Tennessee vacation rentals make the ideal home away from home for enjoying the vibrant cities, friendly small towns and pristine wilderness areas of Tennessee.

The festive mountain town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee is the northern gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America’s most visited national park. Each year more than nine million people visit this 520,000-acre natural wonder. Guests of Tennessee vacation rentals can hike on a variety of trails, including portions of the Appalachian Trail that run through the park.

Other popular outdoor recreation areas for guests of Tennessee cabin rentals include the Ocoee River, one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the U.S. and South Cumberland State Park, a natural wonderland of forests, streams, valleys and unusual rock formations.

Near Gatlinburg, the town of Pigeon Forge is home to Dolly Parton’s amusement park, Dollywood, featuring 30 rides, dozens of musical performances, and craft demonstrations.

History buffs will love the Museum of Appalachia near Norris. This 65-acre living history museum features a re-created Appalachian pioneer village, complete with grazing animals and period furnishings.

The capital city of Nashville offers a variety of attractions for guests of Tennessee vacation rentals. Highlights include the Grande Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and a full-scale replica of the Athens Parthenon. Just outside Nashville, tour The Hermitage, the well-preserved home of Andrew Jackson, our seventh president.

Chattanooga, Tennessee offers a number of family-oriented attractions including the Tennessee Aquarium, Creative Discovery Museum and the Chattanooga Choo Choo Complex, featuring the world’s largest HO-gauge model railroad.

In Memphis, guests of Tennessee vacation rentals can make the pilgrimage to Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland, tour the National Civil Rights Museum and marvel at the 3,500 animals at the Memphis Zoo.

If you are considering bringing your pet on vacation, Tennessee pet friendly vacation rentals in locations across the state are a great option.

Whatever your interests, you’re sure to find the perfect Tennessee vacation rental. Or if you're in the market, check Tennessee investment properties for sale on Loopnet.

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