Tennessee Spot Crowned Best 'Hidden Gem Destination' In The State

Sometimes the road less traveled leads to the most interesting and memorable places . No matter where you travel in the U.S., you are guaranteed to find under-the-radar spots and hidden gems that are worth seeing just as much as the most popular tourist attraction.

Cheapism searched around the country for all of the "hidden gem destinations" curious travelers should explore, compiling a list of the best in each state, the ones that are "often overshadowed, lesser-known oddities."

Among a list of spectacular sites like national parks larger than European countries and stunning glass chapels in the middle of the woods is a stand-out in Tennessee : Voodoo Village. This one-of-a-kind spot in Memphis is full of "oddball delights" and "folk art."

Here's what the site had to say about the best hidden gem destination to visit in Tennessee:

"This mysterious Memphis attraction is known as St. Peter's Spiritual Temple to some and Voodoo Village to others. But everyone agrees it's worth the trip. It lurks in a funky neighborhood, littered with decades worth of strange Masonic folk art, lawn ornaments, and other oddball delights. Be sure to pack an open mind."

Check out the full list at cheapism.com to read up on more of the best hidden gems around the country. You can also see our previous coverage of the Tennessee city named one of America's "most overlooked" travel destinations .