The 31 Most Awesome Road Trips From Chicago: Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Longer Excursions!
Our guide to the best road trips from Chicago, including several you haven’t considered before.
Nashville
Quirky Attraction: The Nashville, Tennessee Parthenon
Find a full-scale replica of the famous Greek Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee.
Quirky Attraction: The Lane Motor Museum in Nashville
The Lane Motor Museum has a massive collection of antique European vehicles, prototypes and alternative fuel cars.
Quirky Attraction: James Polk’s Tomb in Nashville
One of the multiple dead presidents in Nashville is James Polk, who lies near the Tennessee state capitol.
Quirky Attraction: Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville
Artists from Elvis Presley to Kings of Leon are honored with stars at Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame.
Quirky Attraction: Fort Nashborough, Nashville
A replica of the original settlement of Nashville sits along the Cumberland River.
Take a Seat at Elvis Presley’s Piano at RCA Studio B in Nashville
RCA Studio B in Nashville is a legendary studio where dozens of hit songs have been recorded.
The Many Sides of Downtown Nashville: Statues, Music, Main Street and Architecture
From dead president statues to cowboy boot warehouses, downtown Nashville is an interesting and cool place.
Visiting the President Andrew Jackson Hermitage Mansion in Nashville
You can tour President Andrew Jackson’s former home, the Hermitage, to see an 1830s mansion and his grave site.
Country Music Hall of Fame: Hours, Parking, and Everything You Need to Know
Find handwritten Johnny Cash setlists, old Grammy Awards and Elvis Presley Cadillacs at the Country Music Hall of Fame.