I drove cross-country and these were the 16 coolest places I stopped along the way, plus 3 spots I’d skip next time

From Cincinnati, we drove to Nashville, Tennessee, where we had drinks at a Dolly Parton-themed restaurant.

The road to Nashville was peppered with so many cool pit stops, but due to bad weather, we bypassed places we’d been looking forward to like Louisville and Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Instead, we went straight for Nashville, arriving hungry and ready for a drink at White Limozeen, a Dolly Parton-themed rooftop restaurant located just off the Vanderbilt University campus.

We sat alfresco overlooking a giant Dolly Parton bust and didn’t miss a chance to try the signature champagne Jell-O shots, which come topped with sprinkles.

Along with the pink décor and convivial rooftop vibes, the stop was a pleasant and completely unexpected surprise. It was definitely well worth a visit, but next time, I would come here just for drinks and save dinner for The Pharmacy Burger Parlor and Beer Garden, which was hands down the best burger we had on our trip.