A day away • A weekend adventure
Out-of-Town Trips from Crossville
Use Crossville as your starting point for waterfalls, city exploring, music, museums, and mountain adventures across Tennessee. Pick a destination below and follow its official website to plan your visit.
Waterfalls & Cumberland Plateau escapes
Sparta area · Waterfalls
Burgess Falls State Park
Explore the Falling Water River and waterfall scenery. Check the park’s current trail information and access notices before choosing your walk.
Spencer area · Park getaway
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Plan a day around waterfalls, overlooks, and wooded trails, or explore options for a longer stay. The park website covers activities, lodging, and current notices.
Rock Island · Rivers & scenery
Rock Island State Park
Discover river scenery, waterfalls, and park trails. Read current access and water-condition guidance before planning activities near the gorge.
Tennessee & Kentucky · Outdoor exploring
Big South Fork
Explore Cumberland Plateau gorges, sandstone bluffs, and historic places. Use the National Park Service guide to choose an entrance, trail, or ranger program.
Knoxville: city exploring, animals & the arts
Knoxville · Official visitor guide
Visit Knoxville
Start with Market Square, downtown dining, the Sunsphere, or a local event. The visitor guide helps you put several stops together in one outing.
Knoxville · Animals & family fun
Zoo Knoxville
Plan a zoo visit with animal habitats and activities for the family. Check the zoo’s own calendar, ticket options, and visitor information before leaving.
Knoxville · Art & exhibitions
Knoxville Museum of Art
Explore exhibitions and museum programs, with a focus on the art and artists of East Tennessee. Check current exhibitions and visitor information.
Knoxville · Live performances
Knoxville Opera
Make an outing around an opera performance or community music event. Find the current season, performance venues, and ticket details on the official site.
Chattanooga: riverfront & underwater worlds
Chattanooga · Official visitor guide
Visit Chattanooga
Explore riverfront walks, museums, dining, and area attractions. Use the visitor guide to plan a day trip or a weekend with several stops.
Chattanooga · Aquarium & IMAX
Tennessee Aquarium
Discover freshwater and ocean life at the downtown aquarium. Check current admission, entry arrangements, and IMAX offerings when planning your visit.
Nashville: music, museums & shows
Nashville · Official visitor guide
Visit Music City
Find Nashville events, neighborhoods, restaurants, and trip ideas. Use the city’s visitor guide to build a day or weekend around your interests.
Nashville · Country music performances
Grand Ole Opry
Experience a live Opry show or explore available tours. Performers and schedules vary, so choose your date using the official calendar.
Nashville · Music history
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Explore country music through exhibitions, artifacts, and museum programs. Check current ticket options and exhibits before planning your stop.
Nashville · Tennessee history
Tennessee State Museum
Discover Tennessee’s history through museum exhibitions and programs. The official visitor guide has current hours, parking, and accessibility information.
Nashville · Theatre & performing arts
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Browse touring productions, concerts, and other performances. Confirm the venue and ticket details for the specific event you want to attend.
Nashville · Animals & outdoor exploring
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Spend time exploring animal habitats and zoo grounds. Use the official website for tickets, events, and current visitor information.
Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg & the Smokies
Smoky Mountains · Scenic drives & trails
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Plan a mountain outing around scenic drives, overlooks, or a trail suited to your group. Check road conditions and parking-tag requirements with the National Park Service.
Pigeon Forge · Theme park
Dollywood
Explore rides, entertainment, and seasonal events. Check operating dates and ticket details; different parks and experiences have their own schedules.
Gatlinburg · Aquarium
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
Explore underwater exhibits and aquarium experiences in downtown Gatlinburg. Check official admission, hours, and experience details for your visit.
Pigeon Forge · Dinner & a show
Dolly Parton’s Stampede
Plan an evening around the dinner-show experience formerly known as Dixie Stampede. Find current showtimes, menu information, and reservations on its official site.
Independent trip guide. Links reviewed October 2026 using official attraction, tourism, and park resources. Confirm current schedules, admission, and access directly. External links open in a new tab.