Southeast Travel Guide » Tennessee tourism http://geckosgeorgia.com/blog Southeast Travel Destinations Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:52:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Hidden Treasures in Tennessee http://geckosgeorgia.com/blog/2010/02/hidden-treasures-in-tennessee/ http://geckosgeorgia.com/blog/2010/02/hidden-treasures-in-tennessee/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:48:32 +0000 Jan Slagell http://geckosgeorgia.com/blog/?p=391 Tennessee tourism  has a variety of offerings ranging from the excitement and energy of big cities like Memphis, Nashville or Knoxville and the peace and beauty of the mountains and valleys. But if you prefer the small towns that make America great, then here a couple of the best of Tennessee tourism.

Crossville- Located 75 mile from [...]]]> Tennessee tourism  has a variety of offerings ranging from the excitement and energy of big cities like Memphis, Nashville or Knoxville and the peace and beauty of the mountains and valleys. But if you prefer the small towns that make America great, then here a couple of the best of Tennessee tourism.

  • Crossville- Located 75 mile from Knoxville, and 74 miles from Chattanooga, this beautiful Tennessee town offers many venues for recreation. The activities include fishing at Meadow Park Lake, or camping and picnicking at Crossville Recreation Park. Crossville also boasts three of the top ten rated golf courses in the state. In addition, the town is the site of one of the largest professional theatres in rural America. Convenience to the Cumberland Mountains makes Crossville a favorite fall destination for color seekers all over the Southeast.
  • Dyersburg- Just over an hour’s drive from Memphis, Dyersburg is a town reminiscent of Norman Rockwell’s America. As you meander through town, you will find charming stores with shade providing awnings, Victorian homes with well tended flower gardens and friendly people. There are streets edge with azaleas, dogwoods and ancient trees-all lending beauty and an air of peacefulness. If you are looking for fun in the outdoors, head to Reelfoot Lake State Park where there is a long list of water activities, camping, hiking and cycling as well as a resort inn and restaurant. Dyersburg also offers you golfing, and an assortment of inside activities at the Neighborhood Community Center or entertainment arts at the Fine Arts Warehouse.
  • Greenville- Convenient to both Knoxville, TN and Ashville, NC this Smoky Mountain town is just the spot for a weekend getaway. You will find a town rich in history-matter of fact-it is the smallest non-state capital in America to have a naval vessel named for it, the USS Greenville. The city offers a variety of outdoor adventure, cultural art experiences and walking tours through the Historic District.

 

Touted as the top 3 small towns in Tennessee, these are definitely hidden treasures that you will want to visit.

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When it comes to Tennessee tourism, most people think of well-known cities like Chattanooga or Murfreesboro, or music towns like Memphis or Nashville. However, for many looking for a quiet weekend getaway, it is the small towns of Tennessee that have the greatest appeal. [...]]]>

Visit McMinville and spend some time in this peaceful Tennessee mountain town.

When it comes to Tennessee tourism, most people think of well-known cities like Chattanooga or Murfreesboro, or music towns like Memphis or Nashville. However, for many looking for a quiet weekend getaway, it is the small towns of Tennessee that have the greatest appeal. One such “city” is that of McMinville.

This Tennessee valley town is flanked by sylvan hills to its north and west and the picturesque Cumberland Mountains to the southeast. Thanks to its over 450 registered nurseries, McMinville is called the “Nursery Capital of the World”, so if you are a flower and gardening enthusiast, you are sure to be delighted. Not only is it a town of horticultural beauty, but it also boasts an abundance of homes and buildings built before 1825.

When you visit this southeastern town, don’t miss out on time spent in at least one of the 4 state parks- Fall Creek, Cumberland, Fall Creek Falls, and Edger Evins. These parks provide numerous hiking and riding trails, fishing and boating opportunities, picnic pavilion, golfing, camping and more. Accommodations in McMinville range from historic B&B’s or campsites to resort areas and a marina. When you are ready to eat, be sure to sample the local favorites like Smokey Joes Hickory House or City Drug Store’s sandwiches and sides.

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