National Parks in Tennessee, United States 2023

Most reviewed National Parks in Tennessee

5.0 Great Smoky Mountains National Park (2.480 reviews)
- Beautiful even in the rain!
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We drove out to Cades Cove while it was raining. So gorgeous! We did see a bear, lots of deer, and lots of turkeys! The buildings were open even though the walkways to them were a bit slippery. I highly recommend getting the $1 booklet and map at the visitor’s center before driving out to Cades Cove. It gives history of the buildings and other information. I want to go back and be able to do some hiking to the waterfalls. See more..
5.0 Shiloh National Military Park (824 reviews)
- One of the best battlefield parks in all of NPS
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours National Parks • Battlefields • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Park honoring the Civil War battle at Shiloh and containing the cemetery where the fallen soldiers were buried. See more..
4.5 Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (290 reviews)
- Great Presidential Site.
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We try to visit as many Presidential historic sites as possible and the Andrew Johnson National Historic site ranks up with the best of those we have seen. A small visitor's center tells the story of Johnson, his life, and presidency. But the grand jewel of the site is Johnson's home. Unfortunately, because of Covid we had to take the self-guided tour while the park ranger remained outside. However he was able to give us detailed information about Johnson and the home. He was one of the most knowledgeable employees of the park service we have encountered in our travels. We were shocked to learn that 80% of the furnishings in the home were indeed from the Johnson family. This is astonishing when compared to other homes of the time period. Definitely an enjoyable site that's not to be missed when in the area. See more..
4.5 Fort Donelson National Battlefield (201 reviews)
- Battlefield where the Confederates had the upper hand
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This marks the site where Confederate general Simon B. Buckner surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant, Union general. See more..
4.5 Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (132 reviews)
- Big Park w two arches
Sunday: Bodies of Water • National Parks • Parks

A 90-mile stretch of riverside park through scenic valleys and gorges: great for canoeing and kayaking. See more..
4.5 Foothills Parkway East (27 reviews)
- Stunning leaves at color Peak!
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Stunning the first week in November with leaves at peak. Lots of drab colors and some trees had already shed their leaves. Several pull offs to take pictures. Nice, peaceful drive. See more..
3.5 Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge (7 reviews)
- If you like watching lots of Snow Geese fuss at each other you will love this place
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The colder it is up north the more ducks, Eagles, and Snow Geese come to Reelfoot and settle down on the Refuge. This year (2017) only about 20,000 showed up but they were a hoot to watch and listen to. The Visitor Center is not the one on the lower bank of Reelfoot Lake. It's about a 20 minute drive up the East side of the Lake. Just get a map and go. Don't be fooled by photographing several hundred Canadian Geese eating on the ground off in the distance. Those are tires stuck in the ground. For the hunters. Yep - don't photograph those! And one last tip - the local roads are numbered for Tennessee. But the northern part of the Refuge is in Kentucky and their roads have different numbers. Just follow the map and ignore the road signs and you'll get back in Tennessee in no time. See more..

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