Tennessee is far from short of natural beauty. Aside from the numerous hikes and waterfalls scattered throughout the state, one of the best ways to explore Tennessee is by taking a three-day road trip to the parks highlighted on this map. Read on to learn more about what you’ll get to see and do when you go adventuring in this southern state over a long weekend.

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One of the perks of this road trip is the short driving distance between each park. This means less time in the car and more time to explore! If you want to add or subtract stops, change the order, or otherwise modify your road trip, check out this customizable Google Maps route.
Day 1 - David Crockett State Park - Lawrenceburg
David Crockett State Park, 1400 W Gaines St, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464, USA
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Start your three-day adventure off at the historic David Crockett State Park and learn all about what life was like for this well-known frontiersman.
Along with getting a feel for what life was like for David Crockett by experiencing some of the activities at the park, you'll be able to go hiking and check out wildlife there.
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Day 2 - Horton State Park - Chapel Hill
Henry Horton State Park, 4209 Nashville Hwy, Chapel Hill, TN 37034, USA
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This scenic park is located on the grounds of former Tennessee Governor Henry Horton. In addition to plenty of outdoor activities, there are lodging and campsites available for rent.
One of the most popular activities at this park is kayaking. You can also go golfing or try trap and skeet shooting.
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Day 3 - Fall Creek Falls State Park - Spencer
Fall Creek Falls State Park, 2009 Village Camp Rd, Spencer, TN 38585, USA
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Since this is the last stop on your three-day adventure, how about taking a dip at the swimming hole by the waterfalls?
There are over 25,000 acres in Fall Creek Falls State Park. Aside from the waterfalls, one of the draws of this park is the unique rock formations. Therefore, you can easily pretend that you're Indiana Jones as you explore Fall Creek Falls State Park.
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After taking this epic road trip take a look at Where These 3 Tennessee Road Trips Will Take You Is Truly Unforgettable for ideas of where to go on your next adventure.

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