Explore Things to Do in Tennessee
Welcome to Tennessee - a state alive with music, mountains, and memorable experiences at every turn. Feel the rhythm in Nashville, the heart of country music, and walk in the footsteps of legends in Memphis, home of Elvis Presley and the blues. Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in America, or unwind with a scenic drive along the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. From vibrant cities and charming small towns to world-class barbecue, live music, and outdoor adventure, Tennessee offers a perfect mix of excitement, relaxation, and authentic Southern charm.
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Our website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in Tennessee - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in Tennessee, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
Why wait until you arrive in Tennessee to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Llama Farm Experience
By Reservation Only • Perfect for Visitors of All Ages
Greeneville
90 Minutes
Farm
Walnut Ridge Llamas
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Romantic Occasion Carriage Ride
Sunset Rides, Anniversaries, Proposals, Date Nights, & More
Lynnville Tour - Big Machine Distillery
The Original Big Machine Distillery & Tasting Room
Lynnville
1 Hour
Distillery
Big Machine Distillery
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Capybara and Kangaroo Experience. Includes admission to the farm
All Ages • 25 Minutes • Up to 20 People
Sevierville
25 Minutes
Springtime Farms Corp
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Old Hickory Lake Sunset / Glow Clear Kayak Tour
GLOW / CLEAR KAYAKS - Through Old Hickory Lake - Just outside of Nashville! • 2-2.5 hours • Ages 3+
Gallatin
2.5 hrs
Guided Tour, Kayak, Water Activities
Get Up & Go Kayaking - Old Hickory Lake
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Tandem Kayak Rental
For all ages! • Must be 18+ to book • Life Jackets + Paddles + Transport Included!
Nunnelly
3–6 hours
Kayak
Pinewood Canoe & Camp
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The 4 Seater BatMobile!
The best production UTV on the Planet! 0 - 60 in 4.2! Most Expensive Thing We Have!
Sevierville
ATV/UTV, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour
865 Rides
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Eqwine & Coffee Experience
Equine & Coffee Experience
Goodlettsville
1 Hour
Private Tours
Horse
Eqwine Social
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Private Events with Falconry Birds
Private Off/On-Site Parties, Events, Corporate, Film/TV
Joelton
1 hr plus.
Private Tours
Air Activities, Eco Tour, Environmental Attraction, Farm, Lesson, Photography Tour, Wellness, Wildlife, Winter Activities, Workshop, Zoo
Wing Blade Falconry
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Kid-Friendly Tour Explore All
3 Hour Cowboy Ranch & Ride Day Programs
Ages 10 - 65 • Saddle Up for the Ultimate Ranch & Ride Experience in Tennessee!
Dunlap
3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Horse
A Tennesee Dude & Guest Ranch
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Public Line Dancing Lesson
1 Hour • Recommended Age 8+ • BYOB • $39 per person
Nashville
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Lesson
Turn Their Heads
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10/14: Crabtree Farms Community Book Club
OCT 14: 5:30-7:30PM •Conversation around food, land, sustainability, health, and community
Chattanooga
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga
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Standard Paintball - 68 Caliber
Heart Pounding Action for Ages 10 and Up
Memphis
1 Hour is Great! 2 Hours is EVEN BETTER!
Kid-Friendly
Paintball
Battlefront Lasertag & Paintball
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Prairie Dog Encounter
Ages 8+ • 25 Minutes • Up to 2 Guests
Sweetwater
25 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Mitchell’s Petting Zoo & Exotics
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Taste of Franklin
Ages 8+ • 3 Hour Tour • Discover Franklin’s Hidden Food Gems!
Franklin
3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour
Taste of Historical Franklin, LLC
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The Bride's Last Roll
1 hour • Up to 8 people • Available daily • Celebrate the Rolled4Ever Way! • Private party
Nashville
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Cooking Class
Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream
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Chickamauga Dam Lock Kayak Tour
2.5 Hours • Ages 7+ • A truly unique Chattanooga kayaking experience!
Chattanooga
2.5 Hours -- Eastern Time Start
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Chattanooga Guided Adventures
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Bike the Greenway Rental
Choose between a regular bike or electric bike. 2-hour & 4-hour rentals available.
Nashville
2-4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Rentals
Music City Adventure Company
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Ropes Challenge Course
1 Hour • Kid Friendly • Must be Aged 5+ and Between 40-275lbs
Sevierville
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Ropes Course
Foxfire Adventure Park
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Visit Chattanooga Explore All
Shanghai Night Eats Tour
US$90.00 • 15+ Tastings at 5 Stops • Family Friendly • 3 Hours
Chattanooga
3 Hours
Food Tour
UnTour Food Tours
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Holiday Lights Train
60-minute • Festive Holiday Lights • After Christmas ONLY
Chattanooga
60 Minutes
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
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Canoe with Built-In Cooler Rental
Chattanooga
2 hours
River Canyon Kayaks
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Evening Ridge Runner
Experience the Historic Evening Ridge Runner Train Ride
Chattanooga
65 Minutes
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
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10/15 - The Art of Kombucha Brewing
OCT 15: 6-8p • Join Danielle to learn how to successfully brew your own kombucha!
Chattanooga
2 Hours
Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga
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Chattanooga - Redneck Tour
2 Hours • Laugh your way through Chattanooga!
Chattanooga
2 Hours
The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour
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Annual Passes
Free Admission on the Missionary Ridge Local • Starting at only $45!
Chattanooga
Train
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
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Senior Lunch Cruise!
2 hours • Lunch and Sightseeing
Chattanooga
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Summerville Steam
9 hours - Experience the Charm of Steam Travel on the Summerville Steam Special!
Chattanooga
9 Hours
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
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10/11- Nature as Teacher: A Mindfulness Practice
Oct 11: 10-11AM • Cultivate a naturally calm mind and rooted presence in 2026 with meditation
Chattanooga
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga
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Boat Tours Explore All
Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise
Tour the town and ride the river!
Memphis
6 hours
Boat Tour, City Tour
Backbeat Tours
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Small/Largemouth Bass Fishing Charter
All Ages Welcome • 4 Hour Trip • 2 Passengers MAX
Nashville
Boat Tour
Rowdy's Wild Rides
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Island Pointe Tour
All Ages (Children under 2 ride for FREE) • 30-35 Minutes
Sevierville
30-35 minutes
Boat Tour
Smoky Mountain Jet Boat
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Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise!
3 hours • Lunch and Sightseeing
Chattanooga
3 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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SUNSET CRUISE!
Optional Upgrades: Cheese and Charcuterie Board • BBQ Sandwich Plate • Cold Beer
Chattanooga
1.5 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Sunset Cruise
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Tis The Season Luncheon!
2 hours • Lunch and Sightseeing
Chattanooga
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Dam Tour
All ages (Children under 2 ride for FREE) • 20-25 Minutes • Can Accommodate up to 12 People!
Sevierville
20-25 minutes
Boat Tour
Smoky Mountain Jet Boat
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Watts Bar Lake Island Camping Outfitter w/Water Taxi Service
1 to 6 Nights • Sleeps up to 6 People
Spring City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Awakening Adventures LLC
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Maclellan Island Eco Tours
Portion of proceeds go to the Chattanooga Audubon Society (CAS)
Chattanooga
Boat Tour, Eco Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Fall Foliage Sightseeing Cruise! (Without Meal)
3 hours • Sightseeing, Live Narration, Live Music, Pilot House Tours • Ages 3+
Chattanooga
3 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Private Tours Explore All
Kentucky Caves & Kangaroos | All-Inclusive Private Adventure from Nashville
Ages 10+ Full Day - Includes Park Fees & Lunch
Nashville
10 hours
Private Tours
Just IN Time Adventures, LLC
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Broadway & Backstreets - Walking Food Tour
All Ages! • 2-3 Hours
Nashville
2-3 Hours
Private Tours
Food Tour
Flavor Walk Nashville
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JOYRIDE BUS
2HR Tour - Public & Private Booking $600 | Partially Covered Party Bus
Nashville
Private Tours
Rowdy's Wild Rides
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Watts Bar Lake Private Pontoon Boat Excursions
2,4 & 8 Hour Rentals • Seats up to 6 People
Spring City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Awakening Adventures LLC
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Double Tree Signature Whiskey Experience
Make three cocktails. Learn real Tennessee Whiskey. Leave with skills you can actually use.
Nashville
90 Minute Workshop
Private Tours
Tennessee Whiskey Workshop
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Stroll the Gulch Like a Local - Walking Food Tour
All Ages! • 2-3 Hours
Nashville
2-3 Hours
Private Tours
Food Tour
Flavor Walk Nashville
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Private Smoky Mountain Cooking Class - at Your Cabin
We bring the experience to you!
Gatlinburg
2–2.5 hours
Private Tours
Cooking Class
Smoky Mountain School of Cooking
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Memphis Express
A one-day trip from Nashville to Graceland in luxury transportation | Includes Admissions
Nashville
Private Tours
Mint Julep Experiences - Nashville
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Cades Cove Heritage Tours - Public Bus Tour
All Ages • 3.5 to 4 Hours • Up to 14 Seats
Townsend
3 - 4 Hours
Private Tours
City Tour
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
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City Tours Explore All
History, Highlights, and Hacks Nashville Walking Tour
For all ages • 1.5 Hours • Great for families!
Nashville
1.5 Hours
City Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Nashville Adventures
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Memphis Mojo Tour with Stax Museum admission
3 Hours • All Ages!
Memphis
3 hours
Bus Tour, City Tour, History Tour, Museum
Backbeat Tours
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Music City Coffee and History Tour
For All Ages • 2 Hours • Great For Families! • Coffee Included!
Nashville
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
City Tour, Walking Tour
Nashville Adventures
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Nashville: Downtown Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Nashville
2 hours
City Tour, Distillery, Food Tour, History Tour, Music Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Vintage Car Shopping Tour
Shop around Nashville in our electric Ford Model T carts!
Nashville
3 Hours
City Tour
Nashville Vintage Tour
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The Nashville Van Tour
1.5 hours • All Ages Welcome
Nashville
1.5 Hours
Bus Tour, City Tour, History Tour, Music Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Nashville Experience Tours
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The Downtown Walking Tour
1.5 Hours • All ages welcome! • Up to 20 People
Nashville
1.5 Hours
City Tour, Ghost Tour, Walking Tour
Nashville Experience Tours
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Cades Cove Heritage Tours - Public Bus Tour
All Ages • 3.5 to 4 Hours • Up to 14 Seats
Townsend
3 - 4 Hours
Private Tours
City Tour
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
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Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise
Tour the town and ride the river!
Memphis
6 hours
Boat Tour, City Tour
Backbeat Tours
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Chattabooga Ghost Hunt
All Ages • 1.5 Hours • A Spooky Fun Time
Chattanooga
City Tour, Ghost Tour, History Tour, TV and Movie Sites Tour, Walking Tour
Chattabooga Ghost Walk
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Food Tours Explore All
Nashville: Downtown Tour
2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
Nashville
2 hours
City Tour, Distillery, Food Tour, History Tour, Music Tour
Underground Donut Tour
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Savor The Gulch: Iconic Neighborhood Walking Food Tour
2 Hours 45 Min | The Most Popular Neighborhood | Our Most Popular Tour!
Nashville
2 hrs 45 min
Food Tour
Local Tastes of Nashville
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Taste of Franklin
Ages 8+ • 3 Hour Tour • Discover Franklin’s Hidden Food Gems!
Franklin
3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour
Taste of Historical Franklin, LLC
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Shanghai Night Eats Tour
US$90.00 • 15+ Tastings at 5 Stops • Family Friendly • 3 Hours
Chattanooga
3 Hours
Food Tour
UnTour Food Tours
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Music & Food Tour - Music Row
Starting at $109 + taxes & fees | 3ish Hours | Culinary adventure through Music Row
Nashville
Food Tour
Walk Eat Nashville
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Chengdu Classic Food Tour
US$70.00 • All ages welcome • 4 Hours • 10+ Tastings and One Sit-Down Meal • Family Friendly
Chattanooga
4 Hours
Food Tour
UnTour Food Tours
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Beer, Bourbon & Hattie B's
4 Hours • Ages 21+ • Get a taste of the best of Nashville Hot Chicken on this Music City tour!
Nashville
4 Hours
Food Tour
Mint Julep Experiences - Nashville
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Downtown Nashville Food Tour
Award Winning Food Tour | 3 Hour Walking Tour | Includes a full meal, 2 cocktails, and a local beer
Nashville
3 Hours
Food Tour
A Little Local Flavor
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Downtown Nashville Food Tour
3 Hours • All Ages
Nashville
Private Tours
Food Tour
Sidewalk Food Tours
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Broadway & Backstreets - Walking Food Tour
All Ages! • 2-3 Hours
Nashville
2-3 Hours
Private Tours
Food Tour
Flavor Walk Nashville
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