Cave City, Kentucky. I never heard about this place until Jamie told me about it, but now we’re determined to go, especially since it’s only a few hours from where my parents live. According to the website Mammoth Cave National Park is the second oldest tourist attraction in the States, and if that’s not enough to draw you in there’s always Dinosaur World nearby.
1. Sunpocket Matte Vanilla Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Steven Alan Fairchild Dress . . . . . . . . . . 3. F-Troupe Clog Sandals.
Dollywood. When my family and I went to Pigeon Forge a few years ago we kept joking about going to Dollywood, but it was on the expensive side and none of us really wanted to go that badly. But now I sort of do. I’m not the kind of person who likes rides or theme parks usually (most rides make me sick and theme parks make me depressed) but if it’s super southern and Dolly Parton-themed how can this one be bad? Also I’d like any excuse I can get to go back to Pigeon Forge, which is a tourist trap town in a beautiful place, surrounded by some of the best antique malls in the south.
1. Topshop Scallop Hem Top . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Topshop A-line Denim Skirt . . . . . . . . . . 3. Hansel from Basel Silk Crew Socks . . . . . . . . . 4. No. 6 T-Strap Clog.
Rock City. I’ve been there a lot of times, and I love it so much that I joke that I want to get married there, which is a good way to scare my mom and Drew. Rock City is definitely a tourist trap, but it’s a 1930s tourist trap, which makes it the best kind. Also I genuinely do think the place is pretty and interesting, and maybe it would make for a good casual wedding?
1. Babajaan Sofia Cotton Maxi Dress . . . . . . . . . 2. Madewell Bike Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Vena Cava Tenoversix Platforms.
Heritage USA is/was a South Carolina Christian theme park started in the ’70s by Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. In its heyday there was a Disneyland-style castle, replica of Billy Graham’s birthplace, and a water slide that Jerry Falwell slid down. These days it’s partially abandoned, but supposedly you can still go see some of the buildings and I really want to because it sounds amazing (and possibly even creepier than South of the Border/ aka S.O.B.).
1. A.P.C. T-Shirt Dress . . . . . . . . . 2. Madewell Wishbone Necklace . . . . . . . . . . 3. Madewell Silverlake Sandals. (Collages by Drew)
oh cute, I really like the madwell bag.
i went to dollywood lots of times when i was little and never realized it was a weird concept until i came to college (ha!). you should definitely go!
Ooooh…love Dollywood and Rock City pretend outfits. I’d wear those at the drop of a hat.
Is the fact you joke about getting married in Rock City the reason you want to wear a white dress there? I love that Fairchild dress!
You should definitely go to Cave City! The cave tours are actually really great…they even have lantern tours! The temperature drastically drops inside the caves, so bring a cardigan!
I so wanted to visit dinosaur world!
maybe next time I venture down to Nashville, I will.
The platforms are sooooo cute!
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Steven Alan Fairchild Dress is so cute
I agree with the person above me–the yellow dress is so pretty and adorable. Why is Steven Alan expensive? UGH hah. And, as I always say when you do this, I just love the pretend outfit posts so much!
the first outfit is absolutely perfect!
Oh I love Steven Alan’s dress, for some reason I’m very much into yellow this year!
Ale
Just like those before me, I absolutely adore that yellow dress! It makes me wish that I could go on a road trip. Ahhh….summer….
ooo, we learned about mammoth cave in my prehistoric native americans of eastern north america class (i know, what a mouthful!). it sounds really cool! you should definitely go there.
I’m with the others, I am in love with that yellow dress! It’s such a perfect little spring outfit, as are all of these outfits. Lovely inspiration, as always. I’ve always had a weird thing about kinda wanting to visit Dollywood, too, even though I’m not into theme parks. But…Dolly Parton is great, so maybe it’s worth it?
waaaannnt yellow dress!
The first outfit is adorable. I’ll take them all, and be able to travel too.
XOXO
Ha! So funny, we almost went to Mammoth cave on Sunday, as a day trip, but all the good tours were sold out. I’ve only been once. We ended up at the Chattanooga aquarium, instead.
Anyway, Dollywood is actually quite pleasant. The last time I went was several years ago, when they had just built a couple new rides. Most of them are pretty mediocre, but there’s one new one that was really great and mine themed. It’s worth a stop, next time you’re in Pigeon Forge. (I also love it there–have only been twice!)
Dinosaur World is so awful it’s awesome. You must go! I can just imagine the pictures you would take there.
Especially loving the outfit for Rock City–I may have to get those shoes!
I always enjoy your pretend outfit posts– all the shoes are especially fab (wish I could find thrifted versions of them!)
Tourist trap sites are amazing, wish I could go to more. Have you been to Branson, Missouri? It has an amusement park, Silver Dollar City, and cheesy music shows– kind of a Missouri version of Vegas. It was only a 2 1/2 hour drive from my hometown so we used to go every year. Did you ever watch the Lawrence Welk show? I used to with my grandma & some of the members of the show actually did live performances in Branson. Kitsch to the max!
If having to go to cheesy/creepy tourist traps meant I could wear these outfits, I’d do it in a heartbeat!
lol. Though I don’t think those places are that bad… I kind of love spots like these, especially if they’re really old and have some interesting history associated with them. I’m actually trying to scheme to make a day trip up to Weeki Wachee to see the mermaid show around my birthday. Classic American tourist spot! 
♥ Casey
In love with the first look…that yellow dress makes me fashion heart flutter
oh man, i really want that 70s denim skirt!
Wow, these are great! I remember going to Mammoth Cave when I was 9 and I definitely wasn’t dressed that cute!
A plus,
Aryn
I love outfit #1! I would have worn that back when! I really like the shoes!
I always love your pretend outfits, the clothes themselves are wonderful and they get me dreaming of all the little road trips I want to visit… though here in Australia you only need to drive a few hours and it is bush or desert!
I have that Topshop scalloped knit and I have to say I was a little unhappy with it as the fabric is really thin and kinda cheap. Just a word of warning if are seriously considering buying it
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