5 Natural Wonders In Tennessee That Are Absolutely Magical After It Snows

Tennessee is one of the most beautiful states in the nation, but when it comes to enjoying the winter season? The Volunteer State is a sleeper hit! Most folks will find themselves heading to New England or perhaps the Midwest for a truly snowy season, but these five natural wonders in Tennessee may just convince you to come on down to the American South. Don’t believe us? Come and visit for yourself! Tennessee may just surprise you.

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Have you ever been to Tennessee in the wintertime? Most folks don't head to the southern region of the United States for the chilly season, but some of Tennessee's most famous sights become ever more elevated with the addition of snow. Take a look!

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Fall Creek Falls is definitively one of the best natural wonders in Tennessee, especially as the tallest waterfall on this side of the Mississippi River. It is one of the most visited state parks in the nation and boasts almost 30,000 acres of the sprawling landscape. Come wintertime? It becomes quite the wonderland.

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Cades Cove is a natural valley located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the creeks and stunning meadow are absolutely gorgeous when the snow falls. It looks like a snowglobe!

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Of course, you can't list a natural wonder in Tennessee without bringing up the Great Smoky Mountains. Known as one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, it's a magnificent sight to see in the wintertime. Plus, you can head to Ober Gatlinburg to go skiing!

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Virgin Falls is located in White County, Tennessee, and is fed by an underground stream that comes straight from a cave (!) before falling over a 110-foot tall cliff. It's a truly unique wonder, and the snow makes it seem like something out of a fairy tale.

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You'll find Mount LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains; and, at 6,593 feet, it is the third highest in the park, only bested by Clingmans Dome and Mount Guyot. Fun fact? Mount LeConte is the highest peak that is completely located in Tennessee.

Tennessee really is beautiful no matter the time of year, but there’s just something about the wintertime. How many of these natural wonders in Tennessee have you seen?

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