This Natural Wonders Road Trip Will Show You Tennessee Like You’ve Never Seen It Before

Are you an outdoorsy person? Are you in love with your home state, with the beauty of Tennessee’s nature, and the fantastic whole of our expansive scenery? Then we’ve got a road trip you simply can’t miss! Chock full of beautiful views, stunning waterfalls (even in our cities!), photo-worthy natural wonders, and rushing rivers, there’s so much to fall in love with in every corner of Tennessee, which is why we’ve crafted this short and sweet road trip to highlight some of our favorite destinations around the state. And at 6 hours, it’s totally doable in a weekend! Grab some snacks, lace up those hiking boots, and take this incredible road trip to a few of the most stunning natural wonders in Tennessee – they’re sure to make your season one you’ll never be able to forget!

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Tellico Plains, TN 37385, USA

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If you're looking to enjoy forty-three miles of gorgeous greenway, then you can't miss the Cherohala Skyway. It links Tennessee to North Carolina and provides some of the prettiest color you'll see this side of the state. The scenic byway took over 30 years to build, and crosses through both the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests. That's how they got the name "Cherohala"!

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Tennessee River Gorge, Tennessee 37347, USA

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Known as Tennessee's Grand Canyon, this is one of the most beautiful spots in lower Tennessee. You'll find 17,000 acres of lush TN beauty to hike, kayak, and explore.

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3917 St Elmo Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37409, USA

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Shared with Georgia, Lookout Mountain gives you the view of multiple states and miles and miles of rolling Tennessee hills. The Incline Railway is a classic adventure up the mountain!

Rock Island State Park, 82 Beach Rd, Rock Island, TN 38581, USA

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This Warren County State Park is one that is extremely popular during the summer, and proffers large and magnificent waterfalls. In fact, this could be a fantastic family day trip all on its own! Learn more about visiting, leaf-peeping, and waterfall-chasing at Rock Island State Park.

Burgess Falls, Tennessee 38544, USA

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With four waterfalls that plunge more than 250 feet, Burgess Falls is one of the most impressive and hefty cascades of water in state. Not to mention one of Tennessee's best natural wonders!

Twin Arches Lane, Twin Arches Ln, Tennessee, USA

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Found in Big South Form National River and Recreation Area and shared with Kentucky, the Twin Arches are the largest sandstone arches in the state.

Of course, there are so many more natural wonders in Tennessee that we could have added, so stay tuned as we keep planning more spectacular Tennessee road trips for you! What other sights would you add along the route? We have a feeling this is a going to make for a really awesome weekend!

For even more spectacular sights and Tennessee natural wonders without the hike, did you know you can find not one, but TEN waterfalls at Old Stone Fort State Park?