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Morning History and Afternoon Greens

Start your day with the quiet grandeur of a 19th-century estate before cooling down with a stroll through botanical gardens.

Best time: noneAbout 240 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Belle Meade Plantation

    Walk through the restored 1853 mansion and see the 1790 log cabin. The heritage society offers guided tours that bring the pre-Civil War history to life.

  2. 11:00

    Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

    Head to Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art. This 55-acre estate features beautiful gardens and an art museum. It is a peaceful place to wander and enjoy the greenery.

  3. 12:00

    Parmer Park

    Finish your afternoon at Parmer Park. It is close by and offers a quiet spot to rest after your walk.

Local tip

The plantation is open from 9AM to 5PM. Check the route to Cheekwood and Parmer Park as they are not on the same side of the anchor.

Check before you go

  • Belle Meade Plantation is closed on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
  • Parmer Park is only 7 minutes walk from the anchor, making it an easy final stop.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nashville (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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