With social distancing guidelines in play, summer vacation plans may look a little different this year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun right here close to home!!
We’ve compiled this list of hidden gems and Summer Staycation ideas, all within a 2-hour radius of Nashville!
Unique Overnight Stays:
Forest Gully Farms, a hobbit themed airbnb – Santa Fe, TN
Wee Nook, another hobbit themed airbnb – McEwen, TN
Sulfur Springs, TN’s first luxury treehouse – Bloomington Springs, TN
Nashville Zoo’s Night Owls, a great overnight experience for groups at the zoo – Nashville, TN
Outdoor Adventures:
Ruby Falls cave tours – Chattanooga, TN
Cumberland Caverns, daytime and overnight caving adventures – McMinnville, TN
Tip-A-Canoe, kayak & canoe rentals on The Warpath River – Kingston Springs, TN
United Street Tours, local food & history walking tours – Nashville, TN
Beaman Park Nature Center, hiking trails – Nashville, TN
The Adventure Park, Nashville’s largest climbing park – Nashville, TN
Adventureworks, zip line park – Nashville, TN
Twin Lakes Catfish Farm, fishing, camping & restaurant – Baxter, TN
Stardust Drive-In movie theatre – Watertown, TN **FYI – TOBYMAC has a concert here on June 25th!
127 Yard Sale, the world’s longest yard sale – 690 miles long, from MI to AL, passing through KY & TN
Museums & Zoos:
Nashville Zoo – Nashville, TN
Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo – Horse Cave, KY
U.S. Space & Rocket Center museum – Huntsville, AL
Corvette Museum – Bowling Green, KY
The Historic RailPark Train Museum – Bowling Green, KY
Customs House Museum & Cultural Center – Clarksville, TN
Activities At Home:
AR Workshop, art DIY-to-go kits – Nashville, TN
Backyard family picnic, with takeout from your favorite local restaurants – Nashville, TN
Virtual Attractions & Events – Nashville, TN
