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ITINERARY

8h 5m438 miles28 stops
1
Craggy Mountain Line
111 N Woodfin Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-8818
2
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243-3081
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.
3
Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208-2624
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.
4
Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch
429B Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4832
Jackalope Brewing Company's taproom and brewery The Ranch offers locally hand-crafted beers, brewery tours, small bites, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
5
Lane Motor Museum
702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210-4522
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.
6
Amber Falls Winery Nashville
349 Opry Mills Dr Suite 751A, Nashville, TN 37214-2437
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!
7
Larry Keeton Theatre
108 Donelson Pike At the Fifty Forward Center, Nashville, TN 37214-2902
8
Athenian Luxe Spa & Bar
15537 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37211-6224
9
Farragut Folklife Museum
11408 Municipal Center Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934-2830
10
Radius Rooftop Lounge
Embassy Suites By Hilton 507 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
11
Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
711 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919-7593
12
Knoxville National Cemetery
939 Tyson St, Knoxville, TN 37917-7143
13
The Mill and Mine
227 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917-7521
14
PostModern Spirits
205 W Jackson Ave Suite 205, Knoxville, TN 37902-1018
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!
15
Peter Kern Library
407 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902-2112
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.
16
Krutch Park
504 Market St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2107
17
Muse Knoxville
516 N Beaman St, Knoxville, TN 37914-4410
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!
18
Knoxville Botanical Garden
2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914-5958
19
Iron Heart Winery
3742 Boone Furnace Rd, Allisonia, VA 24347-4001
20
Green Ridge Recreation Center & Splash Valley Water Park
7415 Wood Haven Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-1901
Designed with family fun in mind, Green Ridge offers two great attractions in one convenient location! The indoor center is open year round, featuring family friendly activities like swimming, interactive games, a gymnasium and fitness area. Splash Valley Water Park is an outdoor aquatics area open Memorial Day to Labor Day, featuring two 34-foot high slides, a sprayground and a current river. Daily admission is available to either facility.
21
A Few Old Goats Brewing
515 8th St Suite 228, Roanoke, VA 24016-3530
22
Virginia Museum of Transportation
303 Norfolk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016-3620
Antique automobiles and trucks, electric and deisel locomotives, and vintage steam, are all part of the nostalgic show at this historic freight station that doubles as a museum .
23
Ladles & Linens Kitchen Shoppe
305 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA 24011-2105
24
Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
1 Market Sq SE 4th Floor, Roanoke, VA 24011-1429
Fun for the whole family, the Science Museum of Western Virginia features a tropical butterfly garden filled with butterflies from around the world; fun and interactive exhibits exploring Healthy Bodies, Healthy Earth and How It Works; live animals and the popular "FROGS"; the Living River & Touch Tank; and amazing traveling exhibits such as "TUTANKHAMUN: Wonderful Things From The Pharaoh's Tomb," running June 14-Dec. 31, 2014.
25
The Candy Store
1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011-1429
26
St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church
631 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016-1401
27
The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University
8009 Fishburn Drive Hollins University, Roanoke, VA 24020
The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University is a premiere arts destination in the Roanoke Valley and presents exhibitions and related programming that explore currents in contemporary art. Providing a forum for the creative process, the museum enhances the life of both the university and the community beyond. Free and open to the public.
28
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
9644 Reservoir Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-7916
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Craggy Mountain Line
Asheville, North Carolina·
4.5
(9) review
111 N Woodfin Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-8818
2
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(969) review
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.
600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243-3081
3
Tennessee State Museum
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(997) review
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.
1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208-2624
4
Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
Jackalope Brewing Company's taproom and brewery The Ranch offers locally hand-crafted beers, brewery tours, small bites, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
429B Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4832
5
Lane Motor Museum
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(971) review
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.
702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210-4522
6
Amber Falls Winery Nashville
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
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!
349 Opry Mills Dr Suite 751A, Nashville, TN 37214-2437
7
Larry Keeton Theatre
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
108 Donelson Pike At the Fifty Forward Center, Nashville, TN 37214-2902
8
Athenian Luxe Spa & Bar
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.0
(9) review
15537 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37211-6224
9
Farragut Folklife Museum
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
11408 Municipal Center Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934-2830
10
Radius Rooftop Lounge
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.0
(9) review
Embassy Suites By Hilton 507 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
11
Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
711 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919-7593
12
Knoxville National Cemetery
Knoxville, Tennessee·
5.0
(9) review
939 Tyson St, Knoxville, TN 37917-7143
13
The Mill and Mine
Knoxville, Tennessee·
5.0
(9) review
227 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917-7521
14
PostModern Spirits
Knoxville, Tennessee·
5.0
(9) review
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!
205 W Jackson Ave Suite 205, Knoxville, TN 37902-1018
15
Peter Kern Library
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.0
(99) review
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.
407 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902-2112
16
Krutch Park
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.5
(90) review
504 Market St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2107
17
Muse Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.0
(91) review
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!
516 N Beaman St, Knoxville, TN 37914-4410
18
Knoxville Botanical Garden
Knoxville, Tennessee·
3.5
(97) review
2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914-5958
19
Iron Heart Winery
Allisonia, Virginia·
4.0
(7) review
3742 Boone Furnace Rd, Allisonia, VA 24347-4001
20
Green Ridge Recreation Center & Splash Valley Water Park
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.0
(73) review
Designed with family fun in mind, Green Ridge offers two great attractions in one convenient location! The indoor center is open year round, featuring family friendly activities like swimming, interactive games, a gymnasium and fitness area. Splash Valley Water Park is an outdoor aquatics area open Memorial Day to Labor Day, featuring two 34-foot high slides, a sprayground and a current river. Daily admission is available to either facility.
7415 Wood Haven Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-1901
21
A Few Old Goats Brewing
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
515 8th St Suite 228, Roanoke, VA 24016-3530
22
Virginia Museum of Transportation
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(715) review
Antique automobiles and trucks, electric and deisel locomotives, and vintage steam, are all part of the nostalgic show at this historic freight station that doubles as a museum .
303 Norfolk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016-3620
23
Ladles & Linens Kitchen Shoppe
Roanoke, Virginia·
5.0
(8) review
305 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA 24011-2105
24
Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.0
(94) review
Fun for the whole family, the Science Museum of Western Virginia features a tropical butterfly garden filled with butterflies from around the world; fun and interactive exhibits exploring Healthy Bodies, Healthy Earth and How It Works; live animals and the popular "FROGS"; the Living River & Touch Tank; and amazing traveling exhibits such as "TUTANKHAMUN: Wonderful Things From The Pharaoh's Tomb," running June 14-Dec. 31, 2014.
1 Market Sq SE 4th Floor, Roanoke, VA 24011-1429
25
The Candy Store
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(7) review
1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011-1429
26
St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(93) review
631 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016-1401
27
The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.0
(7) review
The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University is a premiere arts destination in the Roanoke Valley and presents exhibitions and related programming that explore currents in contemporary art. Providing a forum for the creative process, the museum enhances the life of both the university and the community beyond. Free and open to the public.
8009 Fishburn Drive Hollins University, Roanoke, VA 24020
28
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(95) review
9644 Reservoir Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-7916

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What's the driving distance between Nashville and Roanoke?
The distance is 438 miles
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