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Day Trips are a great way to have some fun without breaking the bank. All you need is a little gas, a little time, and your sense of adventure. Here are 11 Great Day Trips from Nashville, Tennessee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cummins Falls State Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1 hour 20 minutes (83.6 miles)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cummins Falls is a perfect choice for a day trip from Nashville, Tennessee. In less than 1 1\/2 hours, you can be outside in the sunshine enjoying the park and waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please note: Children under 12 must wear life vests at falls and be accompanied by an adult. Pets are allowed if they are on a leash. Visiting the waterfall will require strenuous hiking, swimming, wading through water, and\/or climbing rocks (many rocks are slippery).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cummins Falls State Park \/\/ 390 Cummins Falls Lane – Cookeville, TN 38501 \/\/ 931.520.6691<\/em>
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Mammoth Cave National Park & Diamond Caverns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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1 hour 20 minutes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located in central Kentucky, Mammoth Cave is the largest cave system in the world! You can’t explore all of the caves, but you can see 405 miles of cave chambers and passages. Lighted tours are available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next to Mammoth Cave National Park is the historic Diamond Caverns. Beautiful calcite deposits shine like diamonds and jewels. Tours are available – please note that you will have to climb 350 steps and the ceiling hands low in places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mammoth Cave National Park<\/em> \/\/ 1900 Mammoth Cave Parkway – Park City, Kentucky 42259 \/\/ 270.758.2180<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
See More from our trip to Mammoth Cave National Park HERE<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
WEBSITE<\/a><\/em><\/strong> for Mammoth Cave National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WEBSITE<\/a><\/em><\/strong> for Historic Diamond Caverns<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Huntsville, Alabama<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1 hour 54 minutes (115.4 miles)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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US Space & Rocket Center<\/a><\/strong> – In my opinion, this is a must-do if you are visiting Huntsville, Alabama! We have been several times and it is always amazing! For more information, you can see our last visit HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Eat some wonderful Mexican Food at Rosie’s Cantina<\/a><\/strong> – MY FAVORITE restaurant EVER<\/li>\n\n\n\n
U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum <\/a><\/strong>– features exhibits of memorabilia, artifacts, and military equipment from the American Revolutionary War to the present day <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Huntsville Botanical Garden<\/a><\/strong> – beautiful gardens that include a dinosaur garden, a space-themed garden, and a storybook garden <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Monte Sano State Park<\/a><\/strong> – hiking and walking trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Harmony Park Safari<\/strong> <\/a> – get up close to and feed many animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Do some shopping and\/or catch a movie at Bridge Street Town Centre<\/strong> <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nWEBSITE<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Kentucky Action Park & Jesse James Riding Stables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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1 hour 20 minutes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Horseback Riding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Twin Zipline<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Alpine Slide<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bumper Boats<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Kayaking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mini Golf <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cave Tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Chairlift<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Super Bungee Trampoline<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Climbing Wall<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Go Carts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You can pay for each activity individually or get an unlimited armband. See the brochure with attractions and prices HERE.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cabins available for rent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kentucky Action Park and Jesse James Riding Stables \/\/ 3057 Mammoth Cave Road- Cave City, KY 42127 \/\/ 270.773.2560<\/em>
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Stones River National Battlefield<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Located along the Stone River, this battlefield is one of the major battle sites during the Civil War. The park features the Fortress Rosecrans (or part of it anyway), The Stones River National Cemetery, and the Hazen’s Brigade Monument (the oldest Civil War monument standing in its original location). This park is great for hiking and bike riding – the whole family gets some fresh air and learns some history. Park rangers and other volunteers offer tours also. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stones River National Battlefield \/\/ 3501 Old Nashville Highway – Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129 \/\/ 615.893.9501<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Chattanooga, Tennessee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2 hours 3 minutes (133 miles) via I-24<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Chattanooga is one of our FAVORITE cities to visit for fun day trips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ride Trains<\/a><\/strong> – Chattanooga is the perfect city for train lovers – with train rides, train yards, and train museums, you can even ride a train up the side of a mountain!<\/a><\/strong> See more info & photos of our visits here: Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum<\/a><\/strong>, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway,<\/a><\/strong> The Chattanooga Choo-Choo Railroad Hotel & Museum.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Here are 20 Favorite Family-Friendly Activities in Chattanooga<\/a><\/strong> – including The Tennessee Aquarium<\/strong>, Ruby Falls<\/strong>, Lookout Mountain<\/strong>, Rock City<\/strong>, and more!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Eat at some Fantastic Restaurants<\/a><\/strong> – including Puckett’s Grocery<\/a><\/strong> & Sticky Fingers BBQ.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Fall Creek Falls State Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2 hours<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This state park is the largest state park in Tennessee and, at 256 feet, Fall Creek Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in the eastern US. The park sits on 29,800 acres on the eastern tip of the Cumberland Plateau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Activities at Fall Creek Falls State Park include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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34 miles of walking\/hiking trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Nature Center – environmental educational programs, arts and crafts, campfires, and movies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Golf Course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 playgrounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
5 Picnic Pavilions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Olympic-sized pool<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Horse Stables <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Camping & Cabins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Festivals<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fall Creek Falls State Park \/\/ 10821 Park Road – Pikeville, Tennessee 37367 \/\/ 423.881.5298<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lynchburg, Tennessee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1 hour 24 minutes (73.8 miles)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lynchburg is another one of our favorite day trips from Birmingham. You may not think of a liquor distillery as a family-friendly activity, but it is a very interesting tour. And, the rest of the town is full of character and fun things to do (candy store, anyone?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Jack Daniels Distillery<\/a><\/strong> -tours of the distillery are free<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The Lynchburg Hardware & General Store has two floors full of unique Jack Daniels Merchandise<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Eat at Miss Mary Bobo’s<\/a><\/strong> – A historic house that serves home-cooked meals family-style to all guests. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
For only $1, you can tour the Moore County Jail Museum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Stop in The Lynchburg Cake & Candy Company<\/a><\/strong> for some sweet treats. They have won TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the past 5 years!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Stroll through the Historic Downtown Lynchburg Square – see the Court House, shops, restaurants, and other local attractions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Located next to Jack Daniel’s Distillery is the Lynchburg Winery. <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Check out the local Harley Davidson<\/a><\/strong> shop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Cumberland Caverns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1 hour 35 minutes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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32 miles of caves and passageways<\/li>\n\n\n\n
underground waterfalls<\/li>\n\n\n\n
rock formations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
underground rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
dark pools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Daytime Walking Tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Overnight Tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Spelunking Tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Underground Bluegrass Concerts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cumberland Caverns \/\/ 1437 Cumberland Caverns Road – McMinnville, Tennessee 37110 \/\/ 931.668.4396<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Franklin, Tennessee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
27 minutes (21.5 miles)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Things to do in Franklin, Tennessee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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FACTORY AT FRANKLIN<\/a><\/em><\/strong> – this historic Factory is comprised of 11 depression-era factory buildings. These have been updated\/renovated into a farmer’s market, artisan shops, restaurants, antique shops, art galleries, and retail stores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN<\/strong> – Admire the beautiful Victorian architecture from the town’s square. Soak in the history while enjoying some great food and shopping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
CARNTON<\/a><\/em><\/strong> – Carnton is a great place for history enthusiasts to visit. Tours are available every day with additional time to explore the grounds and museum store. Built in 1826, Carnton was home to one of the bloodiest battles during the Civil War (The Battle of Franklin).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY<\/a><\/em><\/strong> – See the double arch bridge – an iconic part of the parkway. The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile national scenic byway and National Park that takes you through 18 communities from Mississippi to Alabama to Tennessee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
ARRINGTON VINEYARDS<\/a><\/em><\/strong> – A great place for wine tastings and picnics. Gourmet chocolates, cheeses, and sausages are available for purchase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
LOTZ CIVIL WAR HOUSE MUSEUM<\/strong> <\/a><\/em>– A Civil War House Museum <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Enjoy some delicious Cajun\/Creole dishes at Yats<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. Or have some stick-to-your-ribs southern cooking at Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Rock Island State Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1 hour 37 minutes (84.7 miles) via I-40 & US-70<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Things to do at this beautiful 883-acre park:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Hiking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Swimming <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Kayaking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Visit Caney Fork Gorge\/Great Falls Dam<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sandy Beaches and boating at Center Hill Lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Camping (campgrounds and cabins available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rock Island State Park \/\/ 82 Beach Road – Rock Island, Tennessee 38581 \/\/ 931.686.2471<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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