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Unique Accommodations Include Cabins, Plantations, Trains
Tennessee is a great vacation destination for those minding their budgets, as lodging options are plentiful and include a mix of historic areas, mountain vistas and unique attractions.Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg serves as an ideal destination for budget-conscious vacationers in search of a unique experience in a beautiful setting. Nestled in the Great Smokey Mountains, Gatlinburg offers all levels of accommodations including rustic cabins, bed and breakfasts, and many vacation homes to meet all affordability levels. The city prides itself on its diversity of entertainment options, and activities range from hiking and sightseeing to shopping or skiing in the winter.Chattanooga Choo-Choo
You know the song, now experience life aboard an authentic train car at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo. Located in downtown Chattanooga, the 24-acre resort and convention complex is a converted terminal station that was part of a larger train hub built before the Civil War. The terminal was the only portion of the facility saved from demolition and is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. While the resort does offer standard room and suite accommodations, the gem of the complex is the 48 restored Victorian era train cars that, depending on the season, can meet most vacation budgets.
Rattle and Snap Plantation
For anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to experience southern culture before the Civil War, the Rattle and Snap Plantation may just be the best kept secret in Tennessee. The restored antebellum mansion was built in the mid-1800s and is part of an original tract of land of more than 5,000 acres. The property takes its name from a game of chance the original owner used to win the strip of land from the governor. Guests of the plantation are accommodated in a remodeled carriage house, which includes a full kitchen and a dining and living room with views of the property.Sevierville
Only minutes away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Sevierville is an outdoorsman's paradise and is said to offer the best views of fall foliage in the state. With a number of accommodation choices in the area, Sevierville is a great destination for the budget-conscious who are still looking for a variety of lodging options. The area is also rife with entertainment and the sister cities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are nearby.Franklin
The city of Franklin is enjoying national acclaim after several magazines named it a top destination and one of the best places to live in the U.S., and after it served as the setting for the best selling novel, "Widow of the South." The secret to Franklin's success is its charm, its affordability and its location -- only a short drive from the state capital of Nashville. The city also boasts a number of events that draw visitors from around the region and include Celtic and Renaissance festivals, a rodeo and a main street celebration heralding the area's heritage, history and craftsmanship. The city also offers a number of lodging choices to meet budgets, including campgrounds and RV parks.
Gatlinburg serves as an ideal destination for budget-conscious vacationers in search of a unique experience in a beautiful setting. Nestled in the Great Smokey Mountains, Gatlinburg offers all levels of accommodations including rustic cabins, bed and breakfasts, and many vacation homes to meet all affordability levels. The city prides itself on its diversity of entertainment options, and activities range from hiking and sightseeing to shopping or skiing in the winter.Chattanooga Choo-Choo
You know the song, now experience life aboard an authentic train car at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo. Located in downtown Chattanooga, the 24-acre resort and convention complex is a converted terminal station that was part of a larger train hub built before the Civil War. The terminal was the only portion of the facility saved from demolition and is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. While the resort does offer standard room and suite accommodations, the gem of the complex is the 48 restored Victorian era train cars that, depending on the season, can meet most vacation budgets.
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For anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to experience southern culture before the Civil War, the Rattle and Snap Plantation may just be the best kept secret in Tennessee. The restored antebellum mansion was built in the mid-1800s and is part of an original tract of land of more than 5,000 acres. The property takes its name from a game of chance the original owner used to win the strip of land from the governor. Guests of the plantation are accommodated in a remodeled carriage house, which includes a full kitchen and a dining and living room with views of the property.Sevierville
Only minutes away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Sevierville is an outdoorsman's paradise and is said to offer the best views of fall foliage in the state. With a number of accommodation choices in the area, Sevierville is a great destination for the budget-conscious who are still looking for a variety of lodging options. The area is also rife with entertainment and the sister cities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are nearby.Franklin
The city of Franklin is enjoying national acclaim after several magazines named it a top destination and one of the best places to live in the U.S., and after it served as the setting for the best selling novel, "Widow of the South." The secret to Franklin's success is its charm, its affordability and its location -- only a short drive from the state capital of Nashville. The city also boasts a number of events that draw visitors from around the region and include Celtic and Renaissance festivals, a rodeo and a main street celebration heralding the area's heritage, history and craftsmanship. The city also offers a number of lodging choices to meet budgets, including campgrounds and RV parks.
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