Beat Cabin Fever & Explore Outdoor Beauty in Tennessee

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Feeling a little cabin fever? Nature is calling with breathtaking views, overlooks, camping, hiking, historic inns and charming bed and breakfasts. Relax, recharge and reconnect with a stay at Treetop Grove. Go glamping at Under Canvas in one of their luxury safari tents complete with queen or king-sized beds, private bathrooms and wood stove.

Historic Inns

The Historic Eureka Inn is a Victorian-style room inn on Main Street in Jonesborough, Tennessee’s oldest town. Each room has a unique story tied to history. At the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Townsend is nicknamed “the Peaceful Side of the Smokies” and you can enjoy the peace at Richmont Inn. Each of the rooms on the 11-acre estate is named for and themed after a famous Appalachian person, including Sequoyah. In the beautiful Upper Cumberland region, about 1 hour and 20 minutes outside Nashville, sits the luxurious Evins Mill in Smithville. Guests will find Carmac Falls, hiking and fishing, and fine dining on locally-sourced foods. All creek side rooms include private entrances and decks with creek views, king beds, Wi-Fi, iPod docking stations, coffee makers and private bathrooms. The Saltbox Inn in Cookeville has four suites that include private baths. Enjoy coffee and the scenic views outside before exploring this hidden gem’s outdoor offerings, restaurants, shops, boutiques, the Cookeville Depot Museum and Cream City Ice Cream and Coffee House.

Bed & Breakfasts

In Chattanooga, Bluff View Inn is a gorgeous escape above the Tennessee River. It’s in the Bluff View Art District, within walking distance of restaurants, coffee shops and attractions like Hunter Museum of American Art, Tennessee Aquarium and the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge. In Middle Tennessee, the Manor at Twin Oaks in Murfreesboro is a six-bedroom B&B, built in 1886 along Main Street by a former Civil War soldier for his bride. Owners Cindy and Doyle Boyd stepped in to rescue the home when it was at risk for being torn down. The Boyd’s relocated the home over to a 125-acre farm on the city’s outskirts.

Tennessee State Parks

Tennessee is home to 56 state parks. Enjoy mild temperatures and unique outdoor experiences like biking, hiking, cabins, camping, waterfalls, bird watching and horseback riding. Bald cypress trees, bald eagles, flora and fauna create a fascinating landscape at Reelfoot Lake State Park in northwest Tennessee. Big Hill Pond State Park in Pocahontas, about an hour and a half east of Memphis, features hiking, camping, a 70-foot observation tower with panoramic views of the Tennessee borderlands and the Cypress Dismal Swamp boardwalk. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park in Middle Tennessee is perfect for hiking and camping, just minutes from Manchester’s stores and restaurants. Pickett State Park in Jamestown features towering bluffs and cliffs, caves, lakes and one of the darkest skies for stargazing in the country.

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