Family Adventures · Date Night

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Historic estate, gardens, art, and seasonal installations.

Location

Nashville, TN

Why it’s worth the drive

The case for getting in the car.

Cheekwood turns an ordinary afternoon into a beautiful little occasion, with something different to notice every season.

CostAdmission varies

Good for kidsYes

Settingmixed

Plan for2–4 hours

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