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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Planning the perfect vacation in Tennessee is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in Tennessee. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.
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
Group Rates: Incline Railway Admission (Round Trip)
All Ages • For groups of 20 or more!
Chattanooga
15-30 Mintes
Transportation
The Incline Railway
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Tandem Kayak Rental
Ages 18+ or Accompanied by an Adult • 1-4 Hour Rentals
Hermitage
Kayak
Cap'n Dave's Water Sports
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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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The Prodigal: A Story of Hope and Redemption
New 2026 Summer Musical!
Pigeon Forge
2.5 Hours
Theater, Winter Activities
Biblical Times Dinner Theater
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Candle Making Experience - Nashville
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Up to 25 People
Nashville
Story Fragrance Library - Tennessee
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Mile Builder
Weekly Paddle Group
Gallatin
Water Activities
TN SUP & Adventures
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Lower Ocoee Rafting
RELAX and ENJOY
Benton
1.5 - 2 hours
Outdoor Adventure Rafting
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East Nashville Food Tour
3 Hours • All Ages
Nashville
Food Tour
Sidewalk Food Tours
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Norris Lake Tour #1
Fly over Norris Lake (6 minute tour) Rocky Top Power Run weekend only
Andersonville
6 minutes
Cincinnati Helicopters
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Middle Ocoee River Rafting 5 Miles
Ages 12+ • 3 Hours • Expert guides! Class 3 & 4 Rapids!
Ocoee
Ocoee Paddleboarding & Watersports
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City Tours Explore All
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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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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Nashville E-Bike Tour: Explore the Heart of Music City
Most Popular • E-bike Tour
Nashville
Bike Tour, City Tour, E-Bike
Green Fleet Bike Tours
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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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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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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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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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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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Bridge to Fun: A Chattanooga Rydable Experience
Explore Chattanooga on a 1-Hour Rydable Adventure!
Chattanooga
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
City Tour, Guided Tour, Scooter, Sightseeing Tour
Chattanooga Segway
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Shelby Farms Park Open Water Swim Sessions
$15 two-hour swim sessions
All Day Rental
10 hours • All ages
Knoxville
Kayak
Knoxville Adventure Collective
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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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Canoes + Cocktails
Canoes & Cocktails | Ages 21+ • Guided Lake Tour, Cocktails, and Snacks!
North Memphis
2.5 hours
Kayak
Shelby Farms Park
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Kayak Rentals
All Ages • Half & Full Day Options • Single-Person Kayaks • Great for Exploring!
Tandem Kayak Rentals
Rentals • Ages 12+
Chattanooga
Kayak
River Canyon Adventures
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Long RV 30- 40 ft Camper Sites
Select Desired Check-In Date Only
Mcminnville
Kayak
Smooth Rapids Outfitters
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"Olympic Section" Upper & Middle Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting 10 Miles
Ages 12+ • 5 Hours • Expert guides! Class 3 & 4+
Ocoee
Kayak
Ocoee Paddleboarding & Watersports
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Red River Kayak Trip
Starting at $40 | 4 Hour Trip
Adams
3–5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Run-a-Muck Outfitters
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Downtown Paddle Adventure
Starting at $20 • 1 or 2 hours • All ages
Knoxville
LGBTQ-Friendly
Kayak
Knoxville Adventure Collective
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Boat Tours Explore All
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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Thanksgiving on the River
2 Hour Cruise • Ages 3+
Chattanooga
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Dinner Cruise, River Cruise, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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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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Senior Lunch Cruise!
2 hours • Lunch and Sightseeing
Chattanooga
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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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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Sunset Cruise
All ages • 6 Person Capacity • 75 Minute Cruise
Granville
Boat Tour
Wildwood Resort & Marina
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LAT 35 (smaller vessel) Sunset Cruise! - Optional Upgrades: Cheese and Charcuterie Board - BBQ Sandwich Plate - Cold Beer/ Go to
1.5 Hours • Sunset • Fun Background Music
Chattanooga
1.5 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Sunset Cruise
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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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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Dinner Cruise
2 Hours • All Ages Welcome
Nashville
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Nashville Riverboats
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Private Tours Explore All
1.5 Hour Open Throw
Starting at $30 • Most Affordable
Clarksville
The Rage'n Axe - Clarksville, TN
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Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour
ALL AGES • 2 Hours • Nashville's Only Haunted Ghost Bus Tour
Nashville
2 hours
Walking Tour
Nashville Tours
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Nashville Tour - Big Machine Distillery
Downtown Nashville Distillery Tour!
Nashville
45 Minutes
Distillery, Photography Tour
Big Machine Distillery
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18 Person Bus
Ages 21+ • Up to 18 people • Private Ride!
Nashville
Private Tours
PartyNRideNashville
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"Spirits in the Square" - Ghost Hunt
For ages 8+ • Great for families! • Friday and Saturday in Knoxville
Knoxville
Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tours
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Pigeon Forge - Redneck Tour
2 Hours • Laugh your way through The Smokies!
Pigeon Forge
2 Hours
Bus Tour, Smoky Mountain Tour
The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour
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Canoe Rental
For all ages! • Must be 18+ to book • Life Jackets and Paddles Included!
Nunnelly
3–6 hours
Pinewood Canoe & Camp
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Premium Pontoon Rental
Rent a pontoon for fun on the water!
Knoxville
4 Hours - Multi Day Rentals
Boat Rental
Smoky Mountain Boat Rentals
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SUP Fit
$35 Per Person | Come workout on the water!
Gallatin
Private SUP, SUP, Workshop
TN SUP & Adventures
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Mini Golf
$0 - $17 For all ages! • The Best Mini Golf in Pigeon Forge.
Pigeon Forge
Golf
Blake Jones Fun Center
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Guided Tours Explore All
Elite Immersive Falconry Experience
3 Hrs • Ages 6+ • Handle/Fly our Owls, Hawks, Falcons, Crow & Eagle • Tue-Sun • No UNPAID observers
Joelton
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Air Activities, Environmental Attraction, Farm, Guided Tour, Lesson, Photography Tour, Sports, Wellness, Wildlife, Winter Activities, Workshop, Zoo
Wing Blade Falconry
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Tour of the Eugenia Williams House
$25 | 75 minutes | Your exclusive pass to 1941 luxury
Knoxville
75 minutes
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Knoxville Walking Tours
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"Legends of Music"
90 Minutes • A Salute to Elvis and other Legends of Music!
Pigeon Forge
90 Minutes
Guided Tour
Lou Vuto's Showplace
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Spirit of Two Rivers Historic Tour plus Mt. Olivet Cemetery Tour
Special two-part tour! Learn about the McGavock family and other prominent Nashvillians.
Nashville
2 Hours
Guided Tour
Friends of Two Rivers
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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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Guided Farm Tour
Gray
45 Minutes
Guided Tour
The Holmestead
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A Closer Walk: A Tribute to Patsy Cline
1.5 Hours • A Closer Walk: A Tribute to Patsy Cline starring Jill Spiecker
Pigeon Forge
Guided Tour
Lou Vuto's Showplace
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Holiday Tours at Two Rivers Mansion
Costumed guides welcome guests to the 1859 Mansion, beautifully decorated for the Holiday Season!
Nashville
1 Hour
Guided Tour
Friends of Two Rivers
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Historic Memphis Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale
2 Hours • All Ages!
Memphis
2 hours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Backbeat Tours
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Large Boat Cruises Explore All
Senior Lunch Cruise!
2 hours • Lunch and Sightseeing
Chattanooga
2 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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LAT 35 (smaller vessel) Sunset Cruise! - Optional Upgrades: Cheese and Charcuterie Board - BBQ Sandwich Plate - Cold Beer/ Go to
1.5 Hours • Sunset • Fun Background Music
Chattanooga
1.5 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Sunset Cruise
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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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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LAT 35 (Smaller Vessel) Sightseeing Cruise! - Optional Upgrades: Cheese and Charcuterie Board - BBQ Sandwich Plate - Cold Beer/
A fun sightseeing experience on an intimate pontoon
Chattanooga
1.5 hours (3 hours October 1- November 15, fall
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Christmas Carol Dinner Cruise!
2 hours • Dinner, Dancing and Music
Chattanooga
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Dinner Cruise
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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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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Thanksgiving on the River
2 Hour Cruise • Ages 3+
Chattanooga
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Dinner Cruise, River Cruise, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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SIGHTS CRUISE!
Optional Upgrades: Cheese and Charcuterie Board • BBQ Sandwich Plate • Cold Beer
Chattanooga
1.5 - 3 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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