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29 handpicked places in and around Middle Tennessee. Start broad, then make it yours.

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Radnor Lake State Park

A quiet lake loop and wildlife refuge tucked inside Nashville.

20 min est.Free

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Historic estate, gardens, art, and seasonal installations.

25 min est.Admission varies

Centennial Park & The Parthenon

A full-scale Parthenon replica in a walkable city park.

20 min est.Park free; museum admission varies

Shelby Bottoms Greenway

Miles of river-adjacent greenway, woods, and open fields.

20 min est.Free

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

A downtown park that tells Tennessee’s story through monuments and water features.

15 min est.Free

The Hermitage

Andrew Jackson’s historic home, gardens, and grounds.

30 min est.Admission varies

Long Hunter State Park

Lakeside trails, paddling, and a network of day-use areas.

35 min est.Free; rentals may vary

Bells Bend Park

Broad pasture views and trails inside Davidson County.

30 min est.Free

The Park at Harlinsdale Farm

A historic horse farm turned community park in Franklin.

35 min est.Free

Leipers Fork

A tiny historic village with galleries, music, and country-road charm.

45 min est.Varies

Arrington Vineyards

A vineyard with rolling-hill views south of Nashville.

40 min est.Tastings and purchases vary

Winstead Hill Park

A small Civil War historic site with a sweeping Franklin view.

40 min est.Free

Bowie Nature Park

Wooded trails, lakes, and a nature center in Fairview.

45 min est.Free

Henry Horton State Park

River, golf, trails, and wide-open state-park space.

60 min est.Activities vary

Port Royal State Historic Park

A quiet riverside historic site on the old Trail of Tears route.

60 min est.Free

Murfreesboro Greenway

A connected greenway system along Stones River and city parks.

45 min est.Free

Stones River National Battlefield

Civil War battlefield trails, monuments, and visitor center.

45 min est.Free

Cannonsburgh Village

A compact historic village with preserved buildings and local artifacts.

45 min est.Admission varies

Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Rare cedar glades, trails, and camping near Lebanon.

55 min est.Free; camping varies

Burgess Falls State Park

A gorge trail leading to dramatic waterfalls on Falling Water River.

90 min est.Free

Cummins Falls State Park

A major waterfall and gorge day in the Upper Cumberland.

90 min est.Free; gorge access may require reservation

Rock Island State Park

Waterfalls, rocky overlooks, and river scenery near Center Hill Lake.

90 min est.Free

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

Ancient Native American earthworks wrapped by waterfalls and river trails.

75 min est.Free

Short Springs Natural Area

A natural area with waterfalls and forest trails near Tullahoma.

85 min est.Free

Mound Bottom State Archaeological Area

A nationally significant Mississippian culture site in the Harpeth River valley.

45 min est.Tour access varies

Dunbar Cave State Park

A cave, lake, and trails inside a city park setting.

60 min est.Grounds free; cave tours vary

Montgomery Bell State Park

Trails, lakes, cabins, and a long-running state park west of Nashville.

55 min est.Activities vary

The Loveless Cafe

A Nashville institution known for Southern breakfast and country-road atmosphere.

30 min est.Menu prices vary

Southall Farm & Inn

A working farm and hospitality destination outside Franklin.

50 min est.Experiences vary

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