| When it comes to Tennessee attractions, theme | | | | non-releasable bald eagles. |
| parks are probably not the first things on your list | | | | Adjacent to Dollywood theme park, Dollywood's |
| of places to visit. You might think about catching a | | | | Splash Country offers 30-acres of summer |
| country music show, watching a Tennessee | | | | vacation activities ranging from a relaxing tube |
| Titans game or visiting Graceland in Memphis, but | | | | float on the Lazy River to the thrilling Big Bear |
| visiting theme parks in Tennessee is probably not | | | | Plunge white-water rafting ride. With 23 water |
| the first thought that pops into your head. | | | | rides to choose from, you're sure to have a great |
| The fact is that there are several parks, big and | | | | time beating the summer heat at this Tennessee |
| small, dotted all across the state that entice | | | | attraction. |
| visitors from all parts of the world. With its mild | | | | The Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area also features |
| climate and four distinct seasons, Tennessee | | | | several other small amusement parks scattered |
| hosts a constant stream of year-round | | | | throughout where you can find go-karts, miniature |
| entertainment that brings visitors back year after | | | | golf, bumper boats, laser tag, water games and |
| year. | | | | loads of family fun! At Wonder Works in Pigeon |
| As far as theme parks go, Tennessee is perhaps | | | | Forge, you might arrive thinking you know |
| best known as being home to Dollywood, located | | | | everything, and leave thinking a little more about |
| in Pigeon Forge near Gatlinburg. Dollywood | | | | everything. Touted as an amusement park for |
| entertains thousands of guests everyday and is | | | | your mind, Wonder Works leaves a lot to the |
| the second top tourist attraction in the state | | | | imagination for adults and children. |
| after the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National | | | | There are great Tennessee attractions for those |
| Park. It is also one of the Top 50 most visited | | | | of you planning a trip to the Chattanooga area. |
| theme parks in the United States. | | | | Lake Winnepesaukah, or Lake Winnie, is a 9-acre |
| Nestled in the lush foothills of the Great Smoky | | | | lake that features a small family amusement park |
| Mountains, this 125-acre park was opened in 1986 | | | | that features over 35 carnival rides, an arcade, |
| by country music legend, Dolly Parton. Dollywood | | | | midway games and miniature golf. And although |
| offers a rags-to-riches tale and showcases the | | | | it's not a theme park, I would be remiss if I didn't |
| rich heritage of the Smoky Mountain area where | | | | mention the famous Tennessee Aquarium, the |
| Parton was born and raised before heading to | | | | second largest freshwater aquarium in the world. |
| Nashville and superstardom. | | | | The 12-story structure features birds, snakes, |
| The park includes over 40 rides and | | | | river otters and turtles in their natural habitats, |
| family-oriented attractions, including the | | | | and fish that are indigenous to the Tennessee |
| award-winning wooden roller coaster, | | | | River. |
| "Thunderhead". If rides aren't your thing, | | | | If you're planning a visit to Nashville, be sure to |
| Dollywood hosts several annual art and music | | | | check out the water parks, Wave Country and |
| festivals and the park's live shows are never | | | | Nashville Shores. Wave Country is the oldest and |
| ending. The live entertainment celebrates the very | | | | the smallest of the two parks and is conveniently |
| best in country, bluegrass, gospel and classic rock | | | | located a mile from the famous Grand Ole Opry |
| 'n' roll music presented by some of America's | | | | and Opryland Hotel. A few miles away from there |
| most talented performers. | | | | is Nashville Shores, a 385-acre recreational park |
| Guests can also revisit the past and enjoy the | | | | located on Percy Priest Lake that includes a water |
| famous craftsman displays and shops in | | | | park and marina as well as a miniature golf course. |
| Craftsman's Valley, with live demonstrations from | | | | As you can plainly see, the theme parks in |
| many talented artists who make everything from | | | | Tennessee have something to offer kids of all |
| candles and pottery to musical instruments. The | | | | ages. Do yourself a favor and start making plans |
| park also features the Eagle Mountain Sanctuary, | | | | to visit one of these great Tennessee attractions |
| which houses the country's largest collection of | | | | today! |
