The Great Outdoors
Walk Eat Nashville →
Guided walking food tours showcasing the people, places, and dishes that make Nashville a culinary destination.
Various Neighborhoods
Wasioto Park →
The best park view of downtown; features walking paths, a splash pad, climbing walls, and activities for kids.
East Bank / Downtown
Shelby Bottoms Greenway →
Five miles of paved trail through gorgeous natural scenery — perfect for hiking, biking, running, or a peaceful walk close to the city.
East Nashville
Bicentennial Capitol Mall →
Urban park fashioned after the National Mall in DC, with the TN State Capitol at one end and a bell tower memorial at the other. (Stand in the center of the bells and say something out loud — magic!)
Downtown
Centennial Park & The Parthenon →
Home to a full-size exact replica of the Parthenon from Greece, plus great walking paths, food trucks, and frequent live outdoor events.
West End
Radnor Lake State Park →
Nashville’s most beloved full-on hike; stunning wildlife, beautiful foliage, and a serene lake that makes it all worth it.
South Nashville
Cheekwood Botanical Garden →
Gorgeous gardens, seasonal festivals and art exhibits, and beautiful grounds that look stunning in every season.
Belle Meade
Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge →
Walk the Cumberland River for some of the best skyline views in the city — and free parking on the East Nashville side.
East Nashville / Downtown
Arrington Vineyards →
About 45 minutes south, surrounded by rolling Tennessee hills. Pack a picnic, do a wine tasting, and stay for the scenery.
Arrington, TN
Natchez Trace Parkway & Leiper's Fork →
A scenic drive with stunning views that can take you all the way to Leiper’s Fork — a charming small town with great shops and the original Puckett’s.
South of Nashville
River Queen Voyages →
Explore the city from a completely different angle by kayaking the Cumberland River right through downtown.
East Bank
Percy Warner Park →
Hiking trails from easy to strenuous with stunning overlooks of the Nashville skyline. A local favorite for trail runs, dog walks, and escaping the city without leaving it.
Belle Meade
Nashville Paddle Company →
Kayaks, paddleboards, and pontoon rentals on the Cumberland River. A unique way to see the city skyline from the water — no experience required.
East Bank
Cumberland Kayak & Adventure Company →
Award-winning Nashville Skyline Paddle — kayak three miles down the Cumberland, float under three bridges, and see the city from the water. They also run waterfall tours about an hour outside town.
Downtown
Tennessee Titans →
Nashville’s NFL team plays at Nissan Stadium on the banks of the Cumberland. A brand-new 60,000-seat stadium is under construction next door, set to open in 2027.
Nashville
Nashville Sounds →
Triple-A baseball at First Horizon Park, right in the heart of Germantown. Affordable tickets, great skyline views, and a laid-back night out from spring through September.
Germantown
Nashville SC →
MLS soccer at GEODIS Park — the largest soccer-specific stadium in North America. The energy is electric, and the Fairgrounds location puts you close to everything.
Wedgewood Houston
Cornelia Airpark Concerts →
Monthly outdoor concert series on a former airpark runway in Shelby Park. Live local bands, craft beer, food vendors, and room to spread out — May through August.
East Nashville
Lost & Found →
Open-air gathering place with rotating food trucks, a craft cocktail bar, a wine bar, and outdoor movie screenings. Grassy picnic area, communal seating, and a rooftop deck.
East Nashville