Top Tennessee Attractions & Museums

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a major stop on many Nashville travelers' itineraries, making ticket lines painfully long on most days. Bypass the annoyance of standing in line just to buy your way in, and instead, purchase your admission ticket online ahead of time. You’ll get to explore the hall of fame at your own pace with an audio guide that’s available in five languages.

See the highlights of Memphis and learn about the city in a deeper way than you could on your own on a city tour. Get your bearings as you pass by key landmarks or upgrade to a package that includes a ride on a riverboat and or a visit to Sun Studio, where Elvis Presley recorded his first song.

Visit the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee, a unique tribute to the history and achievements of women in basketball. Explore the 35,000-square-foot facility housing 206 Hall of Famers, and don’t miss the world’s largest basketball, standing at an impressive 30 feet tall. Test your skills on interactive courts, including a dribbling course and passing skills area. The iconic Berenson Statue welcomes guests, symbolizing the mission to honor, celebrate and promote women’s basketball. This is an enriching experience for fans and newcomers alike, blending education, inspiration, and fun.

Enjoy skip-the-line admission to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry for an evening of live country music featuring new stars and legends. After the show, take a guided backstage tour exploring artist entrances, iconic dressing rooms, and Studio A, the former home of "HEE HAW." Stand in the famous wooden circle where stars perform. Premium seating options are available for an elevated experience.

Discover a truly hands-on experience in the heart of Nashville with our VIP Charm Bar experience on Music Row. Choose from over 200 unique charms to design your own custom necklace, bracelet, or accessory with the guidance of our friendly team. Perfect for groups, special celebrations, or anyone looking for a personalized keepsake, this workshop combines creativity, fun, and Nashville flair. Each guest leaves with a custom piece of jewelry and memories to match.

Visit three top attractions in Nashville with the convenience of a combination ticket that is good for admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B, and the Hatch Show Print tour. See the glittering exhibits of the Country Music Hall of Fame on a self-guided tour, then take guided tours at both RCA Studio B (where Elvis recorded) and the Hatch Show Print shop.

Explore some of Nashville’s top museums and attractions at your own pace with the Nashville Multi-Attraction Pass. Enjoy admission tickets to each destination, saving time and money with discounted and pre-booked fares. Highlights include Admission to the Johnny Cash Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame, 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour, RCA Studio B OR Hatch Show Print Studio, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Nashville, and a moonshine tasting at Ole Smoky Moonshine.

Maximize time in Nashville with the Circle Nash Pass, a combination sightseeing pass that offers access to many of the city’s top landmarks. Ride Nashville’s hop-on hop-off trolley to reach several attractions including the Johnny Cash Museum, the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Admission to all museums is included.

Book in advance to skip long lines at Magiquest for a day of family fun and roleplaying adventures. Your admission ticket gives you access to two separate attractions: an interactive roleplaying experience and mini golf. The park is open seven days a week to fit all schedules and itineraries.

Dig into adventure at Pigeon Forge Gem Mine! Perfect for families, kids, and gemstone enthusiasts of all ages, our authentic mining experience lets you uncover sparkling treasures straight from the flume. Every bucket is filled with the chance to find beautiful gems, crystals, fossils, and more. What to Expect Choose from a variety of enriched mining buckets. Wash away the dirt at our running water flumes to reveal hidden gems. Friendly staff on hand to identify your finds. Take home every gem you discover – the treasures are yours to keep! ‍‍ Perfect for Families Little ones love the hands-on adventure, and parents enjoy watching their kids light up as they uncover dazzling stones. It’s both educational and entertaining – a great way to learn about geology while having fun. Convenient Location Located right in the heart of Pigeon Forge, our gem mine is a must-do attraction to add to your Smoky Mountain getaway.

Experience the magic of the Smoky Mountains on a full-day trip from Nashville to Dollywood, the award-winning theme park founded by country legend Dolly Parton. Travel in comfort with round-trip luxury transportation from Gray Line Tennessee and enjoy scenic mountain views along the way. Your ticket includes Dollywood admission, same-day round-trip transportation, and a $40 food voucher to savor authentic Southern cuisine and the park’s famous cinnamon bread. Inside, enjoy over 50 world-class rides and attractions, including the Dollywood Express steam train, family coasters, and thrilling adventures. Beyond the rides, discover live entertainment, seasonal festivals, and Appalachian crafts that celebrate the culture and spirit of East Tennessee. Whether you’re chasing thrills, tasting local flavors, or soaking in the Smoky Mountain charm, this all-inclusive day trip offers the perfect mix of excitement, comfort, and Southern hospitality.

Rowdy Bear's Smoky Mountain SnowPark is the perfect place for those who are looking for fun in the Smokies! We are now offering a 1 Hour Unlimited Ride Wristband where you can enjoy all of these exciting attractions: Outdoor Summer Tubing, Avalanche Snow Coaster, Ski Lift Shootout, and Axe Throwing. (Does not include Snow Tubing or Trigger Town Paintball Experience).

Get access to an intimate concert with one of the world's most famous songwriters at the VIP Songwriter Series Performance. Buy your tickets in advance to this popular (and often sold-out) show at the Ford Theater, hosted by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. After the question and answer session following the show, you'll also be able to access the Country Music Hall of Fame with your ticket, where you can explore at your leisure.

Learn the history and craft of letterpress printing on a guided tour of Hatch Show Print, one of the oldest working letterpress print shops in the United States. This Hatch Show Print tour includes the opportunity to make your own commemorative souvenir poster, and offers a fascinating look at Nashville ephemera, including posters for the Grand Ole Opry, vaudeville, circuses, carnivals, and minstrel shows. Multiple tour times are available.

Tour the historic Memphis home of the Woodruff and Fontaine families. The Victorian era mansion was built in the French style and is furnished in period antiques. This is your chance to visit the past and learn what Memphis was like in the 19th century. Explore at your own pace on a self-guided tour and learn more by scanning QR codes throughout the house.

Visit the birthplace of Elvis from Memphis, on this guided tour with hassle-free transportation. After being picked up at your hotel, travel to Tupelo, Mississippi, the home where Elvis lived for 13 years. With a guide, tour the 2-room house built by Elvis’ father. Then, visit his elementary school, church, and soda fountain he often frequented.

Visit the Memphis Music Hall of Fame to learn all about the city's legendary music history. Browse exhibits and museum displays about the musicians and artists who shaped the Memphis Sound.

Upgrade your visit to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville with a VIP option that provides access to the exclusive Circle Room, the Opry’s stylish luxury lounge and includes a welcome visit from an Opry performing artist before the show. Get a commemorative photo, and enjoy the provided refreshments, which include two drinks from the top-shelf bar, and southern-style appetizers. Opens one hour before showtime, and closes after the intermission.

Guarantee your entry to the historic Belmont Mansion, the largest house built in Tennessee before the Civil War, by booking your admission ticket in advance. Enjoy an introduction with a historical interpreter, then explore the Italianate villa on a self-guided tour. Visiting Belmont Mansion is an opportunity to explore one of the few 1850s-era homes still standing in Nashville.

Discover a different side of Nashville’s history with this Belle Meade Plantation Journey to Jubilee history tour. This guided educational tour focuses on the lives and stories of the African Americans enslaved on this plantation. It’s an interactive experience, encouraging dialog and conversation about the history of slavery while honoring the legacies of those who suffered on this property. You’re allowed to tour the property alone after the experience and can enjoy a complimentary wine tasting.

Elevate your museum visit with a 1-hour Guided Tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. This docent-let experience begins at 8:30am, beginning before the museum opens to the public, and transports guests through country music history with engaging narratives about the people, places, songs and stages that have played a part in the sound's storied history - supplemented by priceless instruments, dazzling stagewear, and iconic artifacts. Following the guided tour, you are welcome to reenter the museum galleries and continue exploring on your own.

The Overton Park Shell is an historic bandshell and museum in the Midtown Memphis oasis known as Overton Park. Lovingly called “The Shell” by Elvis Presley and most others, the storied amphitheater is where Elvis Presley played his first professional gig in 1954 at just nineteen-years-old, bringing live Rock & Roll to the world’s stage in an explosive way during a country music show headlined by yodeler Slim Whitman. The Shell remained important to Elvis and his family, as they continued to regularly visit and perform there over the years. Surviving many ups and downs since opening during The Depression of the 1930s, The Shell is still a cutting-edge regional performing arts pavilion today, offering 50 free concerts yearly accommodating up to 3,000 music lovers in its gorgeous park setting. The Shell’s fascinating story is now told through its new immersive Backstage History Experience guided tour that ties together almost a century of colorful Memphis and Midtown music histories.

Leave Nashville with perhaps the ultimate souvenir—your own letterpress poster from legendary Hatch Show Print—thanks to this great combo tour that takes in two classic country music experiences. Tour Hatch Show Print with a guide, learn how they still make posters for the Grand Ole Opry House & Museum, then create your very own print. After that, explore the Country Music Hall of Fame independently.

Cover a whopping fifteen of Nashville’s most unmissable locations during this one-day VIP pass on the city’s Hop-On, Hop-Off trolley tour. Get down wherever you’d like, and spend as long as you want in each location. Tours include admission tickets to the Country Music Hall of Fame, a guided tour of RCA music studios, and a liqueur tasting at Old Smoky Moonshine Distillery.