Road trip from Memphis to Knoxville

Overton Park is a 342-acre public park in Memphis, Tennessee. The park is home to two playgrounds, a dog park, an open Greensward for recreation, a Veterans Plaza, and the 126-acre Old Forest State Natural Area. It features more than eight miles of trails, including the Bike Gate arch and plaza trail. The park is managed by the nonprofit Overton Park Conservancy. Overton Park is also a major cultural attraction, home to a nine-hole golf course, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, Memphis College of Art, and the Levitt Shell concert pavilion.

At the place of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'S death in 1968 in Memphis, TN, the National Civil Rights Museum is a renowned educational and cultural institution. The Museum chronicles the American Civil Rights Movement with compelling presentations of iconic exhibits, oral histories of lesser-known civil rights foot soldiers, and visceral, in-the-moment experiences. Visitors will learn through emotionally charged, multi-user, multi-touch interactives, and a visually engaging, contemporary exhibit design that guides you through five centuries of history. Bring the whole family.

There’s something fun for everyone at Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events’ massive 45,000 sq ft air conditioned facility! It starts with a professionally designed Grand Prix style race track and F1-inspired electric go karts that can reach speeds up to 50 mph. Whether you're a first-timer or experienced pro, our team will help you find your line to find your fast and find your fun. We also have Junior karts for racers ages 8 to 12. Release your inner warrior with the cutting-edge craze that’s taking over the USA:, Axe Throwing. Our friendly Axe Coaches will make sure you experience the pure joy and adrenaline rush of hitting bullseyes, just make sure you get it on camera! Finally, you are not going to want to miss our immersive multiplayer VR experiences. Work as a team or go player vs player in these exciting virtual worlds. Autobahn is perfect for parties, group events or just a fun day or night out with family and friends. Reservations are available. Walk-ins are also welcome.

The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.

The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.

This 19 acre park in the heart of Nashville serves as a monument to the bicentennial celebration of the State of Tennessee. This park offers plenty of opportunities to learn about the long history of Tennessee while having a great experience in a beautiful green space. More information on this park and many more can be found at the TN State Parks website.

Jackalope Brewing Company's taproom and brewery The Ranch offers locally hand-crafted beers, brewery tours, small bites, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.

Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.

Lane Motor Museum in Nashville features the largest European collection of cars and motorcycles in the United States. Admission for adults aged 18-64 is $15; Admission for Youths aged 6-17 is $3; Admission for seniors 65+ is $10; Children under 5 are always free. There is plenty of FREE parking.

Amber Falls Winery Nashville is proud and excited to be the first and only winery at Opry Mills Mall! We are a satellite store for Amber Falls Winery & Cellars in Hampshire, TN. Our mission is to bring the same exceptional customer service and award-winning wine to Nashville! We offer wine tastings, wine by the glass and also sell our fabulous wine by the bottle. We offer wine tastings, wine by the glass and also sell our fabulous wine by the bottle. Something new that we are excited about is selling our delicious WineTeaZers in growlers! Enjoy it anywhere and then bring your growler back for more! So swing by and taste some of our wine, sit and sip on a glass with friends and then take a few bottles home to enjoy!

Originally a school for white males only, the academy was turned over to African-Americans in the early 1900s. This restored National Register building serves as a cultural and heritage museum where visitors can learn about the importance of the United States Colored Troops and the legacy of African-American education in our country. Bradley Academy Museum & Cultural Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am until 4 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, and $1 for children under 12.

Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library. Once a well-kept secret, the bar is now a beloved institution. The dark wood, fireplace, rows of books, and cocktails named after literary characters create a warm and cozy atmosphere where time seems to stop.

PostModern Spirits in the heart of Knoxville's Old City open 7 days a week produces mindfully crafted spirits for the modern drinker. Visitors can savor PostModern's various offerings in the comfortable cocktail/tasting room or Thursday-Sunday join one of the fun distillery tours and tastings. Now producing several distinct varieties of gin, vodka, liqueurs like chamomile, cacao, elderberry, and bitter orange amaro arancia. Along with our American Single Malt Whiskey developed in collaboration with a local brewery!

Muse Knoxville is a children’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) museum located in Chilhowee Park. Our programs in the museum, in schools across East Tennessee, & throughout Knoxville bring STEM, the arts, health & wellness, & emergent literacy to life in the minds of children. We inspire & empower ALL children through transformative learning experiences through a variety of hands-on and inquiry-based, exhibits and Outreach programs for children aged 6 mos. to 10 y/o. *Museum Play - Indoor educational learning & play spaces, a full-dome planetarium, outdoor learning spaces & a playground! *Field Trips - Bring your class, homeschool, daycare or youth group for a day of fun! *Parties/Events - Choose from a variety of packages to celebrate your special day with us. *Planetarium - We house East Tennessee's only public-access planetarium with shows that rotate every hour!