Tennessee
Spring Vacations & Unique Travel Spots
Elvis Presley's Graceland
If you’re looking for fun things to do in Memphis and enjoy visiting celebrity homes, don't miss touring Elvis's 14-acre
estate in Memphis, Tennessee. Touring Graceland is a one-of-a-kind experience that will lead you on Elvis's fascinating
journey to superstardom. You and your family will experience the cultural changes that led to the birth of Rock 'n' Roll
and see, first-hand, how Elvis became the most celebrated entertainer in the world. See exhibits of authentic clothing,
artifacts, personal mementos, an amazing display of Elvis's gold and platinum awards, and much more.
Location: Memphis, TN
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Beech Lake Family Camping Resort
Beech Lake, is a beautiful 1000 acre lake located in Lexington, only 30 miles east of Jackson Tennessee, is ideal for
family fun; Enjoy camping, picnics, water sports and beautiful scenery. Great fishing year around, (permit required) with miles
of beautiful homesteads.
Location: (I-40, Exit 108. Go 7 mi. S. on Tenn. Hwy. 22. Look for sign. Turn W onto Crazy Doe Rd. Resort entrance approx.
1.5 mi. W on Crazy Doe Rd.) Located in Lexington, only 30 miles east of Jackson Tennessee, TN
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Tennessee Aquarium
Your Tennessee Aquarium experience, will take at least two hours to see. The Tennessee Aquarium's River Journey and Ocean
Journey buildings are home to more than 12,000 animals including fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds,
butterflies and more.
Location: One Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN
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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Begin your visit to the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site at the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center houses a museum
collection, Andrew Johnson's Tailor Shop, and a 13 1/2 minute orientation film. The attendent at the desk can provide
directions to the other areas of the park and help you personalize your visit based on your interest and allotted time at
the site. The Early Home: A visit to Andrew Johnson's Early Home is self-guided. This home contains a family photo album,
exhibits explaining Andrew Johnson's humble origins and rise in the political world, and a timeline connecting events in
Johnson's life to those of current events of his time. Homestead: Andrew Johnson owned this home twenty-four years, both
before and after his presidency. His descendants continued to live here until 1956. Today the house is furnished
extensively with original furnishings and belongings.
Location: Greeneville, TN
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The Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park!
The Chattanooga Zoo sits on 6 acres in the middle of Warner Park, just 2-miles from downtown Chattanooga. It features
animals and information from all over the world, including Latin America, North America, Africa, and Asia. The Warner Park
Ranch Exhibit invites visitors to directly interact with the 'ranch' animals. The Gombe Forest features chimpanzees, the
Himalayan Passage features red pandas, the highly endangered "Bali-Mynahs", and Asian Elongated tortoises, and the Zoo's
newest exhibit, the Cougar Express, features Mountain Lions. Those are just a few of the many exhibits you will see
during your journey through our wonderful zoo.
Location: From I-75 North or Southbound – take the I-24 west split into downtown Chattanooga. Take the 4th avenue exit
(#181). Turn right at the end of the exit ramp. At the first intersection, turn left on 23rd Street. Go .7 mile and
turn right onto Holtzclaw Avenue. Go 1.3 miles and turn left on McCallie Avenue. Take the first right into Warner Park
and follow the signs to the Zoo.
From I-24 East (From Nashville) – follow the signs to Knoxville/Atlanta, take the 4th Avenue Exit (#181) and turn left at
the end of the ramp. Go to the first intersection, and turn left on 23rd Street and then follow preceding directions.
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