If you've ever wanted to visit Greece and see the ancient Parthenon, but can't make the trip, fear not! All you need to do is take a short flight to Nashville, Tennessee. The Nashville Parthenon, built by architect William Crawford, is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Greece. Located in Centennial Park, at …
Rainbow Falls Trail. As far as hikes go, hiking within the Great Smokey Mountain National Park was a wonderful and beautiful experience. I didn’t get to hike inside this famous National Park with the famous hazy mountains either time I previously visited, and I certainly wasn’t passing up the opportunity a third time! We researched …
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A colossal suspension bridge with a 30-foot glass bottom section in the middle that doesn’t take you anywhere in particular; the Gatlinburg Suspension Bridge is simply a lot of fun to walk across. Perched atop a 1,800-ft. overlook, it's the longest pedestrian cable bridge in North America, stretching almost 700 feet across. The top offers …
Technically located in Sevierville, Tennessee, at 1131 Jayell Rd, Jayell Ranch Adventure Park is loads of fun and something I really enjoyed doing. It's only about a 15-minute drive from Pigeon Forge and about 25-minutes from Gatlinburg. They offer a plethora of activities including: 6 zip-lines, ATV rides, off-road go-carts (UTVs), and horseback riding, all …
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**Those who've read my previous road trip blogs know they are long, and this one is no different! If you read until the end: Thank you!!!** Most road trips I take with my friend are jam-packed and hectic, with stop after stop after stop. We decided to do this one a bit differently, spending more …
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