2 Tennessee Destinations Named Among 'Best Places To Visit' In The U.S.

With summer in full swing, many people are busy planning vacations or quick getaways and figuring out the best way to spend time away from work or school. While some may explore destinations far from home, it turns out you don't have to go too far to see incredible sights as some of the best places to visit in the country are right here in Tennessee.

World Population Review compiled a list of the "best places to visit" around the U.S., listing out reasons why the destinations are such a big draw and worth seeing whenever you happen to be nearby. According to the site, the top spots to visit in Tennessee are the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, with its history of being the main stage for some of the biggest names in country music, and Beale Street in Memphis, which offers another look at the Tennessee music scene.

Here's what the site had to say:

"Tennessee is known for two music cities: Nashville and Memphis. In Nashville, travelers must see the Grand Ole Opry. The Grand Ole Opry is the longest-running radio show in the United States, and the Grand Ole Opry stage has hosted legends such as Johnny Cash , Patsy Cline , and Hank Williams . Head over to Memphis for more music adventures on Beale Street. Beale Street is home to blues clubs with lots of live music and restaurants for the foodies."

Read up on more of the best places in the country to visit at worldpopulationreview.com . Check out our previous coverage of the Tennessee destination named the "most charming small town to visit" in the state .