Spring Break Day Trip Options

Spring Break Day Trip Options

Can you believe Spring Break is knocking on our door? If you’d like to get away with your family  next week but don’t want to spend a lot of money, there are plenty of day trips you can take close to home. Check out some of these options: 

Mammoth Cave National Park(1 hour, 45 min)

Deep under the layers and layers of limestone in central Kentucky is an enormous cave, in fact the largest cave system in the world – Mammoth Cave. It is a great place to spend a couple of hours if you are an explorer at heart and are not afraid of dark, enclosed spaces. These well-lit tours range from one to six hours depending on the chosen tour and visitors can see some of the most interesting features of the system.

Land Between the Lakes(1 hour, 10 min)

Land Between the Lakes National Recreational Area is a 170,000-acre playground in Western Kentucky and Tennessee. With 300 miles of unspoiled shoreline, the park provides wonderful settings for picnicking, camping, hiking, boating, fishing, water sports and wildlife observation. There are 500 miles of diverse trails for biking, hiking, horseback riding and off-road riding.

Dollywood(4 hours)

If you’re looking for tons of family fun, make sure to add Dollywood to your week off. This theme park owned by Dolly Parton is the perfect Tennessee attraction for your whole family. With more than 40 rides, 15 exceptional shows, seasonal festivals and Southern style dining. Then take the kiddos back in the summer to enjoy the 35 acre water park.

US Space and Rocket Museum (2 hour, 40 min)

TheU.S. Space & Rocket CenterinHuntsville,AL, is a museum celebrating the United States space program, showcasing rockets, artifacts and achievements.The visitors can see original Apollo Program hardware, enjoy interactive science exhibits, go into the Space Shuttle, observe various Army rocketry and aircraft.

Tennessee Aquarium(2 hour, 50 min)

Situated on the Tennessee River in the heart of Chattanooga, theTennessee Aquariumis home to 12,000 animals of almost 800 species. Enjoy a remarkable journey from the mountains to the sea as you explore above and below the surface in the Aquarium’s two buildings.It also features a brand new IMAX with 3D laser projection system.

Graceland(2 hour, 35 min)

Take an unforgettable journey through the most famous rock ‘n’ roll residence in the world. You can explore the personal side of Elvis Presley. Learn how his revolutionary style and unique sound changed the face of popular music and culture forever. Fully immerse yourself in Elvis' life and career like never before at Elvis Presley's home as you experience Elvis' roots, his influences and his artistry. Savor delicious Memphis cuisine at our themed restaurants.

Author: Tanya Gorman
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Dated: March 22nd 2018
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