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Nashville, TN

Trip Details:

Traveling up I-24 towards Nashville, stop to see some incredible waterfalls and wildlife as well as architecture that you will not expect from ancient Greece.

Destinations: Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, Radnor Lake State Park, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, The Parthenon, Opry Mills

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Hotels: Endless amount of options, Brentwood, Opryland, or Downtown

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville - Brentwood I-65 by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville @ Opryland

Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt, TN

 

Using Google Maps, you can copy and paste the location name or coordinates into the google map search to find them, since most do not have the exact locations listed on their maps. It is recommended to visit the visitor center/main office buildings to obtain a map, and talk with the Rangers about the park.

Can always pick up a souvenir as well.

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

Link: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/old-stone-fort

Main Building: Old Stone Fort Museum & Visitor Center

732 Stone Fort Dr, Manchester, TN 37355

Park Type: Forest, Rivers

Unique Features: Native American histroic area, Old Stone Fort

 

Hiking Trails:

Enclosure Trail - Trailhead located at the visitor center. 1.4-mile loop trail. Easy to moderate difficulty. This trail follows the preimeter of the fort along both rivers, revealing the incredible sights of waterfalls on the rivers. Recommended to start with the southern path towards Little Falls and then loop around to see Big Falls.

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

Waterfall within the Archaeological Park

Radnor Lake State Park

Link: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/radnor-lake

Visitor Center: 1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37220

Park Type: 1,368-acre lake park

Unique Features: Perfect for nature enthusiasts to observe the heavy wildlife presence, including an eagle protection zone and aviary education center

 

Hiking Trails:

Lake Trail & South Lake Trails: Trailhead starts at the vistor center. A 1.3-mile loop trail that circles Radnor Lake, Easy to moderate difficulty. Shares access with Otter Creek Rd a paved pathway. Plenty of observation points along these trails to view widlife.

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Link: https://www.nashvillezoo.org/

3777 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211

Main Entrance: 36.089633, -86.742232

Park Type: Zoo

Open Daily: 9am to 6pm during the Spring/Summer

9am to 4pm during the Fall/Winter

The Parthenon

Link: https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/

Main Entrance: Found with Centennial Park: 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Parking available onsite right behind the building

Built in 1897, this full-scale replica of the Athenian Parthenon also houses American art galleries.

Hours vary day-to-day, check website for exact information.

*Bonus*

Visit the Opry Mills. A massive 200 store shopping center and end the evening at Aquarium Restaurant for a magical dining experience.

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