Thinking of a vacation the entire family can enjoy? Why not consider Nashville as your destination? No matter the time of year, there are plenty of attractions and things to do in Music City. Here is just a sampling of what waits for you:
Bell Witch Cave – The Lore of the Bell Witch has passed from generation to generation in Nashville since the Bell family first endured the wrath of various curses in the early nineteenth century. Today, visitors to the Bell farm can explore the nearby caves and reconstructed cabins and catch up on the latest ghost stories associated with this popular attraction.
The Bell Witch Cave Farm is located on 430 Keysburg Road in nearby Adams, TN.
Nashville Shores – A beach in Tennessee? You better believe it. Nashville Shores sits along J. Percy Priest Lake and offers guests fun in the sun with a big splash pool, water slides, and boating. Special events like concerts and movies on the lawn and picnics are scheduled throughout the year.
Nashville Shores is located minutes from downtown, off Exit 221 on I-40 West.
Nashville Toy Museum – Now here’s a museum to delight all ages. Comprising one of the largest private collections in the country, the Nashville Toy Museum takes you through the evolution of toys and games, fads, and histories.
The Nashville Toy Museum is located at 2613-B McGavock Pike in Nashville.
Nashville Zoo – South of downtown in the Grassmere area, Nashville becomes an exotic wonderland of enchanting, majestic animals. The zoo is a popular destination for kids of all ages, where all sorts of four-footed and winged friends welcome visitors to recreations of their natural habitats. Look out for special events.
The Nashville Zoo is located at 3777 Nolensville Pike in Nashville.
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch – Just down the road in nearby Hurricane Mills sits the home of one of country music’s greatest legends. Loretta Lynn’s Ranch is a popular tourist destination that not only highlights the amazing career of this popular singer/songwriter, but brings a bit of the coal miner heritage to the surface. Guests can tour Lynn’s home and camp in the adjacent RV park and enjoy swimming, paddling, and live music events.
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch is located an hour north of Nashville at 44 Hurricane Mills Rd.
Train Up a Child – With children’s play spaces in vogue, it only makes sense for some to have specific themes. At Train Up a Child, one flat fee lets kids play engineer all day. This facility features several tables where kids can spend hours directing rail traffic to their hearts’ content.
Train Up a Child is located at 4825 Trousdale Place in Nashville.
Whether you enjoy family-oriented shows, historical points of interest, or a relaxing day shore side, Nashville, Tennessee has everything you would want in the perfect family vacation.
