Field trip day was synonymous with everything awesome when you were a kid, everything from the trip on the bus to the exciting – yet educational – spot the whole class had the chance to visit. We’ve rounded out some favorites amongst the elementary school young’ns in your life, just so you can find a way back. Whether or not you’ve been to these spots since mom was signing your permission slips, the time is now – take a look.
- Davy Crockett Birthplace
Davy Crockett Birthplace / Facebook The birthplace of a legend is always bound to make a classroom happy, and his heartbreaking demise gives the whole of it a tinge of mystery. Plus, relearning the story as an adult? Fascinating.
- National Civil Rights Museum
Cantrece Hayslett / Facebook It’s only with years of experience that we come to understand the depth of the Civil Rights Movement, making this Memphis museum and necessary spot to revisit. You’ll leave ready to be insanely kind and spark change in your community.
- Country Music Hall of Fame
Country Music Hall of Fame / Facebook Whether you’re a country music fanatic or not, this is a place of legends. The streamlined design is stunning, and there are constantly new exhibits to hold your attention. Nothin’ like the heart of Nashvill, y’all.
- East Tennessee History Center
TN Vacation Knoxville knocks it out of the park with the East Tennessee History Center. It’s sure to enliven that spark of pride in your chest, and jog your memory back to slummin’ down the halls in your Converse.
- The Hermitage
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Take a jaunt to the Hermitage, Andrew Jackson’s home and final resting place. The tour is interesting and some parts are self-guided, granted that you have a bit more patience than when you were a kid.
- Fort Pillow State Historic Park
Fort Pillow State Historic Park / Facebook Fort Pillow has deep roots in the Civil War, so much so that you’re going to want to study up before you make your way out. Eons different than when you ran around on the grass at the age of seven.
- Cumberland Caverns
Clay Wright / Facebook Take a walk on the wild side and relive the underground excitement of Cumberland Caverns. The twisting cave structure and murky darkness are sure to have you nostalgic in now time.
Did you go to any of these as a kid? Any favorites?
Davy Crockett Birthplace / Facebook
The birthplace of a legend is always bound to make a classroom happy, and his heartbreaking demise gives the whole of it a tinge of mystery. Plus, relearning the story as an adult? Fascinating.
Cantrece Hayslett / Facebook
It’s only with years of experience that we come to understand the depth of the Civil Rights Movement, making this Memphis museum and necessary spot to revisit. You’ll leave ready to be insanely kind and spark change in your community.
Country Music Hall of Fame / Facebook
Whether you’re a country music fanatic or not, this is a place of legends. The streamlined design is stunning, and there are constantly new exhibits to hold your attention. Nothin’ like the heart of Nashvill, y’all.
TN Vacation
Knoxville knocks it out of the park with the East Tennessee History Center. It’s sure to enliven that spark of pride in your chest, and jog your memory back to slummin’ down the halls in your Converse.
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
Take a jaunt to the Hermitage, Andrew Jackson’s home and final resting place. The tour is interesting and some parts are self-guided, granted that you have a bit more patience than when you were a kid.
Fort Pillow State Historic Park / Facebook
Fort Pillow has deep roots in the Civil War, so much so that you’re going to want to study up before you make your way out. Eons different than when you ran around on the grass at the age of seven.
Clay Wright / Facebook
Take a walk on the wild side and relive the underground excitement of Cumberland Caverns. The twisting cave structure and murky darkness are sure to have you nostalgic in now time.
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