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Step 1
Make a wish list of everything you want to explore during your weekend Tennessee vacation. You won't be able to get to everything in your list--especially if you want to leave time for leisurely breakfasts in bed--but before you set an itinerary, it's good to prioritize what attractions you want to hit.
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Step 2
Map out the attractions. If both Chattanooga and Nashville are on your list, and you're hoping to go hiking in the mountains as well as spend a day at the Elvis Presley attractions near Memphis, you must either extend your vacation or cut attractions from your list. Stick with tourist traps within a 60-minute drive of each other so that you won't spend the whole weekend on the Interstate.
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Step 3
Decide on lodging. Romantic options in the mountains and country include bed and breakfasts and cabins--or, if you prefer city swankiness to country coziness, choose the Peabody Hotel in Memphis or the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville and request a honeymoon suite. The Heartbreak Hotel is a no brainer for people who love Elvis as much as they love each other. Obviously, your vacation budget will have to play a role in your selection.
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Step 4
Pack the day with romantic activities. Wake up and order breakfast in bed. Next, head out for one of the touristy items on your itinerary--whether it's visiting Memphis' Pink Palance Museum or going hiking in Gatlinburg. Then have a picnic at a secluded spot--or return to the hotel for a siesta.
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Step 5
Stock your suitcase with negligees, massage lotion, candles and other intimate items bound to make your weekend Tennessee vacation an especially romantic one.
