We all love Music City, but sometimes you just need to get the heck out of Dodge – er – Nashville. We’ve found ten hot spots that are sure to give your summer weekends the perfect day trips you need, and the peace of mind you desire. Who knows, maybe your favorite spot will make an appearance. Here are 8 amazing places you can go on one tank of gas from Nashville.
- Watertown
Flick/River We LOVE Watertown! Take the train out or jump in the car, but the forty-five minute drive will feel like nothing compared to the small town fun and quirky characteristics of this Tennessee favorite.
- . Jack Daniel’s Distillery
James Arnott - Flickr Lynchburg is closer than you think, and taking home a bit of whiskey is better than you know. Take the tour. Buy the whiskey. Go home changed.
- . Cummins Falls
Michael Hicks - Flickr In just under two hours you’ll put yourself in a prime spot for some fun in the sun and a bit of watery hiking fun.
- Natchez-Trace Parkway
Doug Kerr - Flickr You could use an entire tank of gas driving this behemoth. At over four hundred miles long, the parkway is perfect for a hot cup of coffee and an autumn jaunt through the countryside.
- Lookout Mountain
Woody Hibbard - Flickr A little over two hours and a time-change away will give you this gorgeous view with enough time to grab dinner and get home before dark. Yes. A million times, yes.
- Fall Creek Falls State Park
Michael Hicks - Flickr Look at this scenery! Nuff said.
- Historic Downtown Franklin
Robert S. Donovan - Flickr Listed as one of the best places to live in the NATION - yeah, you heard us right, thirty minutes from the city will put you smack dab in the middle of small town America. Walk their downtown streets and check their event calendar for some fun activities to prioritize throughout the year.
- Historic Bell Buckle
Stephen Drake - Flickr We. Love. Bell Buckle. Located roughly an hour from town, you can get an infusion of small town sweetness and calorie dense goodies that will leave you forever changed. But really - visit during the RC Cola & Moon Pie Festival! It’s fantastic.
What does your summer hold for you…? What are some other places you can go on one tank of gas from Nashville?
Flick/River
We LOVE Watertown! Take the train out or jump in the car, but the forty-five minute drive will feel like nothing compared to the small town fun and quirky characteristics of this Tennessee favorite.
James Arnott - Flickr
Lynchburg is closer than you think, and taking home a bit of whiskey is better than you know. Take the tour. Buy the whiskey. Go home changed.
Michael Hicks - Flickr
In just under two hours you’ll put yourself in a prime spot for some fun in the sun and a bit of watery hiking fun.
Doug Kerr - Flickr
You could use an entire tank of gas driving this behemoth. At over four hundred miles long, the parkway is perfect for a hot cup of coffee and an autumn jaunt through the countryside.
Woody Hibbard - Flickr
A little over two hours and a time-change away will give you this gorgeous view with enough time to grab dinner and get home before dark. Yes. A million times, yes.
Michael Hicks - Flickr
Look at this scenery! Nuff said.
Robert S. Donovan - Flickr
Listed as one of the best places to live in the NATION - yeah, you heard us right, thirty minutes from the city will put you smack dab in the middle of small town America. Walk their downtown streets and check their event calendar for some fun activities to prioritize throughout the year.
Stephen Drake - Flickr
We. Love. Bell Buckle. Located roughly an hour from town, you can get an infusion of small town sweetness and calorie dense goodies that will leave you forever changed. But really - visit during the RC Cola & Moon Pie Festival! It’s fantastic.
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