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Explore Nashville | | | | | | | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park600 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville,
TN
37243-3081
615-741-5280 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Visit the WWII veterans' memorial. Stroll down a walkway that honors every county in TN. Visit a 200-foot granite map of the state. Or, look for the area that commemorates each of the state's major waterways 31 vertical fountains in all. During the summer months, the amphitheatre features live performances. If you just want to relax, listen to music, and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, this is where you want to be.
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| 400 Zieglers Fort Rd
Gallatin,
TN
37066-8743
615-452-3706 | | | | | Description: GALLATIN. Located northeast of Nashville in Sumner County, this 164-acre park encompasses boat ramps, hiking, and nature trails. There are various nature-watching centers set up around the park. In addition, you'll find ball fields, a playground, horseshoe pits, and mounted rangers patrolling the park. A relaxing place to visit and as with the great majority of Tennessee parks, beautiful!
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| Cedars of Lebanon State Park328 Cedar Forest Rd
Lebanon,
TN
37090
615-443-2769 | | | | | Description: LEBANON. Only 31 miles from downtown Nashville, this Biblically named park is quite popular with city residents, especially those who enjoy camping. Cedars of Lebanon consists of just under 9000 acres, less than 1000 of which are open to the public. The park's Karst terrain, which is characterized by caves, sinkholes, and springs, offers ample opportunity for exploring maybe even a little spelunking. Park visitors may also rent one of the fully equipped cabins here.
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| Hamilton Creek Park at Percy Priest Lake2901 Bell Rd
Nashville,
TN
37217
615-862-8472 | | | | | Description: Get on the water in a matter of minutes, because there's a sport for everyone at this recreation area on the western shores of Percy Priest Lake. A sandy beach for swimmers, a boat launch, a well-known mountain biking trail, and covered pavilions for picnicking all make for fun in the sun at Nashville's largest and most popular lake. 10 miles from downtown.
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| 1160 Otter Creek Rd
Nashville,
TN
37220
615-373-3467 | | | | | Description: Nestled in the heart of Davidson County, this hidden gem is home to a remarkable array of wildlife otters, deer, snakes, beavers, turtles, wildflowers, and more than 240 species of birds. Hikers can enjoy six miles of trails that wind through the park's 1200 acres, but joggers, bikers, stroller-pushing parents, and dogwalkers typically keep to the paved road around the lake, which is closed to cars during park hours.
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| 100 1st Ave N
Nashville,
TN
37201
615-862-8400 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. The park is a popular place from which to view the goings-on along the Cumberland River. The site of many concerts and special events, Riverfront Park offers a nice retreat without ever having to leave the city. You may want to catch a ride on one of the boats docked in the park for a trip up the river and back.
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| Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Nature Park2021 Fatherland St
Nashville,
TN
37206
615-862-8400 | | | | | Description: A jewel in the heart of the city, this natural haven for wildlife and humans offers five miles of paved roads for walking, running, or biking, along with five miles of hiking trails along the Cumberland River. Its proximity to downtown and to East Nashville makes it a popular weekend destination. A new nature center is under construction, as is a pedestrian bridge linking Shelby Bottoms to Percy Priest Lake.
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| 7311 Hwy 100
Nashville,
TN
37214
615-370-8051 | | | | | Description: With nearly 3000 acres of forest located just nine miles from downtown Nashville, Edwin and Percy Warner Parks function together as the city's version of Central Park. The two of them offer hiking trails, equestrian trails, athletic fields, scenic overlooks, and an 11-mile winding road that's popular with cyclists. Add to that a dog park, a golf course, and a nature center, and it's a perfect place to get lost with your iPod in the great outdoors without ever leaving the city.
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