Tennessee

Tennessee combines outdoor adventure in Gatlinburg at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park with nightlife and music in Memphis and Nashville. Outdoor activities include hiking at T.O. Fuller State Park near Memphis, exploring waterfalls at Virgin State Falls Natural Area, and camping at South Cumberland State Park. Chattanooga features museums, shopping, and arts scene as well as kayaking and paddling on the Tennessee River.

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