Whether it's a trip to the city or into the wilderness you don't have to travel far from Knoxville to find it! Come explore the region (and beyond) with me, because no matter what day it is, it's always "trip time."
All in Southeast Road Trips
A vibrant public art scene, an urban wilderness, plenty of history, and a park that once hosted the world, all make Knoxville a great place to explore on a budget. Tennessee’s third largest city sprawls out along the Tennessee River in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains. Here are ways you can experience what the city has to offer without draining your wallet.
Just minutes from the Big Easy, the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain offers visitors a laid back, coastal escape. Here are ways to make the most of your visit there.
Long before the days of Walmart, Costco, Home Depot and Cracker Barrel, the General Store served the needs of communities throughout the country by providing the essentials for daily life. Today, they make great stops on a road trip.
Experience Gulf Shores, Alabama and the surrounding area. Explore beaches, check out historic sites, savor coastal cuisine and wake up to some spectacular sunrises. There’s so much to see and do along Alabama’s beaches.
The Great Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau line the two sides of the Great Valley in Tennessee. While seeing these mountain ranges rise up in the distance is beautiful, overlooks along the tops of the mountains can be downright stunning. Here are five easy to reach overlooks where you can get a unique view of Tennessee.
Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, Tennessee has become a mecca for rowers from across the country. The site hosts several collegiate and prep school regattas throughout the year. It is also used for training by schools and colleges across the country.
In the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, in the small community of Chestnut Hill, TN a golden retriever named “Duke” seeks out one of the most highly guarded recipes in the country. His story is told in the Bush’s Visitors Center, an interactive center complete with a General Store and Restaurant. Here’s what you can see and do while you are at the Bush’s Visitor Center.
