Tennessee is full of fabulous spots positively perfect for a day out, whether on a road trip or if you’re simply looking to enjoy a bit of state searching. That being said – how’s about taking a trip out somewhere that you can’t find by looking at a map? No worries – we searched the state and found ELEVEN spots, just for you. Let’s go on an adventure, shall we?
- Raccoon Mountain Caverns
Jeff Gunn - Flickr Less crowded than Cumberland Caverns, Raccoon Mountain Caverns gives the local and tourist alike an insane view of ol’ Rocky Top from underneath its craggy form.
- Voodoo Village
Justin McGregor - Flickr You won’t be finding this quirky, Memphis-based village on a map anytime soon. This strange bit of artwork is not one for visitors, though - so maybe there’s a reason we aren’t listing it…?
- Ruby Falls
Bryce Edwards - Flickr You can’t find this one because - yep. You guessed it. Ruby Falls is underground. Got ya on that one, didn’t we?
- Falls Mill
Brent Moore - Flickr A historic, rural mill out near Belvidere, Falls Mill is a gorgeous peek back in time that the maps of the day are sure to have forgotten. Who can record a lapse in time…?
- The Secret City
Joel Kramer - Flickr Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge - known as, “The Secret City,” it was known for its development of nuclear materials used in the first atomic bombs.
- Marrowbone Lake
Brent Moore - Flickr A Nashville gem, and a hidden gem at that, Marrowbone Lake is a gorgeous bit of watery beauty located just outside the city. Difficult to find and a trek from downtown, we hope this one stays hidden.
- Twin Falls
Arthur T. LaBar - Flickr You can find Twin Falls hidden within Rock Island State Park, a magical view that appears as if the water runs straight out of the rock.
- Savage Gulf
Michael Hicks - Flickr Although you can find Savage Gulf on a map, the beauty of the park is immense. It would be positively impossible to record every stunning view.
- The Lost Sea
Brent Moore - Flickr As one of the world’s largest underground lakes, you won’t be finding this on a topographical map - it simply doesn’t exist.
- Radnor Lake
MIchael Hicks - Flickr Hidden just outside of Nashville, Radnor Lake is a darling natural area that proffers education and quiet above all. A great place to meditate or teach your kids about the great outdoors, Radnor Lake has stolen the hearts of Music City.
- Reelfoot Lake
TripAdvisor - Reelfoot Lake You wouldn’t find Reelfoot Lake on a map until the early 1800s, when it was formed by a series of serious earthquakes that rocked the middle of the nation. As one of the newest natural lakes in the state, we’d say it deserves a pat on the back.
Pretty amazing stuff here. Tennessee is a gorgeous place – just take a look at this beautiful scenic drive.
Jeff Gunn - Flickr
Less crowded than Cumberland Caverns, Raccoon Mountain Caverns gives the local and tourist alike an insane view of ol’ Rocky Top from underneath its craggy form.
Justin McGregor - Flickr
You won’t be finding this quirky, Memphis-based village on a map anytime soon. This strange bit of artwork is not one for visitors, though - so maybe there’s a reason we aren’t listing it…?
Bryce Edwards - Flickr
You can’t find this one because - yep. You guessed it. Ruby Falls is underground. Got ya on that one, didn’t we?
Brent Moore - Flickr
A historic, rural mill out near Belvidere, Falls Mill is a gorgeous peek back in time that the maps of the day are sure to have forgotten. Who can record a lapse in time…?
Joel Kramer - Flickr
Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge - known as, “The Secret City,” it was known for its development of nuclear materials used in the first atomic bombs.
A Nashville gem, and a hidden gem at that, Marrowbone Lake is a gorgeous bit of watery beauty located just outside the city. Difficult to find and a trek from downtown, we hope this one stays hidden.
Arthur T. LaBar - Flickr
You can find Twin Falls hidden within Rock Island State Park, a magical view that appears as if the water runs straight out of the rock.
Michael Hicks - Flickr
Although you can find Savage Gulf on a map, the beauty of the park is immense. It would be positively impossible to record every stunning view.
As one of the world’s largest underground lakes, you won’t be finding this on a topographical map - it simply doesn’t exist.
MIchael Hicks - Flickr
Hidden just outside of Nashville, Radnor Lake is a darling natural area that proffers education and quiet above all. A great place to meditate or teach your kids about the great outdoors, Radnor Lake has stolen the hearts of Music City.
TripAdvisor - Reelfoot Lake
You wouldn’t find Reelfoot Lake on a map until the early 1800s, when it was formed by a series of serious earthquakes that rocked the middle of the nation. As one of the newest natural lakes in the state, we’d say it deserves a pat on the back.
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