St louis to nashville, tn driving

Wanderlog staff
Updated • updatedJul 14, 2022

How long is the drive from Saint Louis to Nashville?

The direct drive from Saint Louis to Nashville is 308 mi (496 km), and should have a drive time of 4 hrs 32 mins in normal traffic.

If you’re going on a road trip from Saint Louis to Nashville, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Paducah and top places to visit like Eckert's Country Restaurant and World Shooting and Recreational Complex, or the ever-popular Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle.

31 stops

Cities / Attractions

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Top city between Saint Louis and Nashville

The top city between Saint Louis and Nashville is Paducah. It's 3 hours from Saint Louis and 2 hours from Nashville.

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Paducah

Paducah is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. The largest city in the Jackson Purchase region, it is located at the confluence of the Tennessee and the Ohio rivers, halfway between St. Louis, Missouri, to the northwest and Nashville, Tennessee, to the southeast.

Most popular city on this route

5 minutes off the main route, 56% of way to Nashville

The top stops along the way from Saint Louis to Nashville (with short detours) are The National Quilt Museum, Paducah Wall to Wall, and Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Other popular stops include Garden of the Gods, Badgett Playhouse, and Adventureworks Nashville West.

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Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle

Historical landmark

Sights & Landmarks

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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A fun little stop if you are in the area. Great for photo ops for the gram. 😂 It's wonderfully kitschy and pure Americana. Definitely worth a visit if it's not out of your way.

Review Date: June 1st, 2014 Ask your friend’s what America’s favorite condiment is…and guess what they’ll say. There is a good chance that they will say catsup… or ketchup… or cheese… or horseradish. All good answers except for horseradish. So it’s only fitting that we have a rather large (world’s largest, one would say) catsup/ketchup bottle in America. While visiting a friend in Edwardsville, another friend and I decided to make a trip to Dizzy Dugout and while kind of driving around town, we saw this giant Catsup bottle in the air. So of course, we had to stop and check it out. The catsup bottle is kind of in a weird location. It’s randomly off to the side of the road, around a bend. It’s next to what seems to be an abandoned warehouse of sorts. Not really sure. But there is a decent amount of room to park, get out, take some photos and all that. At the base, there is a cake sculpture thing. Not sure how to describe it besides it looking like a cake with graphics on it. It can be seen in the photo album below. Technically called Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower, it is a water tower painted to look like a catsup bottle. Wonder how the local residents would feel if their faucets spewed out catsup one day instead of water. Overall, a nice little 10 minute stop if you are in Collinsville, IL.

Ok seriously if you’re driving on I64 heading to St Louis you’ve got to stop and check this out. It is a classic roadside must see. It is so cool and yes a little hokey. If you love ketchup you have to see this and if you don’t like ketchup who cares it is a unique icon injustice off the highway. Treat yourself to a break from the highway and go see this up close. It’s something you’ll talk about to everyone.

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4.0(243)

800 S Morrison Ave, Collinsville, IL 62234, USA

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Eckert's Country Restaurant

Restaurant

Sights & Landmarks

Farms

Fried chicken & other classic American comfort foods served family-style in a farmhouse setting.

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Reservations recommended. We got 10 min late, but got seated fairly quickly. Kids choices are slightly limited but with sides and pretzels on the main menu, we made it work. Many strawberry options, as we were during strawberry season.

We had a party of 7 hungry folks.  We were provided a nice private dining room with plenty of space & great natural lighting.  Our meals were well prepared & delicious.  Dustin, our waiter, was exceptionally patient, attentive, thorough & professional.

Homey, popular country restaurant. We went on a Saturday in mid-October and were told the wait would be 35-40 minutes for a table. Thankfully we stuck around and it was more like 25 minutes. There weren't a lot of vegetarian options, but I enjoyed the opportunity to eat a couple appetizers and call it lunch! I had the fried okra and spicy breaded cauliflower, both of which are delicious. The cauliflower truly IS spicy--I think it's dipped in Buffalo sauce. My friend had the pulled pork mac & cheese and the onion petals. Our waitress was fantastic and our food came quickly. If you visit the Belleville farm, I recommend stopping by.

4.5(5321)

4.5(272)

951 S Green Mt Rd, Belleville, IL 62220, USA

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World Shooting and Recreational Complex

Recreation center

Fun & Games

Conference center

Fishing club

Park

Restaurant

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To fun sporting clays courses along with an amazing amount of trap and skeet fields. The lady behind the counter was extremely helpful. Thanks

Booked my wedding here under the previous management. Was never informed of the changes and that should've been my hint to find a new venue. Even at our first meeting with the new people I did not feel reassured that things would continue as we had planned. Management was horrible with communication and would answer when they felt like it. Felt like my wedding was an inconvenience in their schedules not something they wanted to do or took pride in doing. Day of the floors were not cleaned, after being told they would be for the past 3 days. The lighted backdrop we paid extra for was not finished like they said it would be the day before, but was completed by 3 the day of my wedding that started at 4pm. And even then it was not fully lighted. Dinner was set to be served at 6ish no serving utensils were there. Dinner was just okay cold for several of our guests. Just a very poorly ran venue that would be great if they made it their focus. I hope for whoever books the venue next they are prepared to do everything yourself and have to be the ones who make sure things are done right.

Attended the facility for the marriage & reception at the Event Center. This place is beautiful and the food was acceptable. Plus have a new daughter in law. Great!

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5.0(35)

1 Main Event Ln #510, Sparta, IL 62286, USA

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Scratch Brewing Company

Brewery

Nightlife

Bars & Clubs

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A unique place with unique beers made from natural ingredients. A nice little vibe to the place. A little out of the way, but definitely worth checking out. The beer itself, I would say it was hit and miss as you would with the vaired ingredients

It has been awhile but the beer, food and location are all unique. Definitely worth the trip and different than your average brewery.

My wife and I ordered the cheese plate with a beer flight. Get ready for some unique flavors! While I loved it all (you really can taste the descriptions) my wife thought the flavors were a little much, but we both loved the aesthetic

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4.5(44)

264 Thompson Rd, Ava, IL 62907, USA

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Cedarhurst Center For the Arts

Museum

Shopping

Art gallery

Art museum

Event venue

Exhibit

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I always enjoy visiting Cedarhurst! I did not enter the museum today as I wanted to explore outside instead. I noticed recent updates to the grounds on this visit. The nature trails are no longer plain dirt, gravel has been added to the paths and other improvements such as labeled path markers. They’ve definitely stepped up their outdoor game. The lovely pond is pretty anytime of year, but it’s especially nice in the warmer weather when the fountain is flowing.

A beautiful park with some unique sculptures. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

This is one of the most interesting places I've ever visited. There is no admission fee on Thursday's, and the rest of the week it only costs $5. If you have the chance, go check out the outdoor sculptures. They are truly amazing!

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4.5(78)

2600 E Richview Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, USA

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Giant City State Park

State park

Nature & Parks

Park

Recreation amid 4,000 acres of forest, bluffs & nature preserve with a lodge, cabins & camping.

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Such a cool trail! Visited about a year ago in April 2021. Trail is pretty easy to follow, but there are some beaten paths that could confuse the not so aware hiker like myself. Caught myself retracing my steps a few times lol..would definitely hike again!

I love this place. The cabins are nicely furnished and the bed is comfortable. The staff is very friendly. The lodge itself is quite cozy and plenty of trails to hike. Its also nice and close to Carbondale.

Great hiking and camping at Giant City! I like that there are multiple trails to choose from. Makes for a busy weekend of trails or multiple day trips to see it all. Don’t sleep on the nearby Scratch Brewery for post hike beers

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4.5(260)

235 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, USA

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Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Nature preserve

Nature & Parks

Tourist information center

Nature & Wildlife Areas

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What a beautiful way to spend several hours walking in the wilderness. The trails have some marking but you still need to pay attention at junctions. Our 2 mile Rocky Bluff Trail ended with a 5 mile truck as we headed on part of the Wild Turkey Trail. Bring your hiking boots and some water and enjoy a day in nature.

It was a Wendy Sat. We still try to fish had a great time. And just enjoying the time we had. Already going back on Memorial Day.

I’m in love with this wildlife refuge. It’s been a source of growth, healing, and ...well, refuge. It’s well maintained and staffed with friendly people. We live a couple miles away and frequently visit the refuge. We take the kayaks, the boat to ski, we fish, we hike the trails, and we communicate with nature. It’s glorious.

4.7(143)

4.5(72)

8588 IL-148, Marion, IL 62959, USA

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Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour

Tours

Amusement center

Nature & Wildlife Tours

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A unique outdoor experience. Second time for me and first for the kids. This was one of their favorite things we did during our trip. A variety of lines, few long ones that you don't see the end from the starting platform and also fast ones. Staff explains everything. Very safe, with two guides, a guide at the beginning of the group and also one guide at the end. The guides entertain, educate and also take pictures which are emailed free. This is an outdoor, rain or shine. Eco friendly also. All I can recommend is adding more higher and faster..Thanks for the experience.

What an amazing adventure!!! Each line was different and just as exciting as the last. I was terrified but I really wanted to have the experience with my 8yr old son. The guides and the owner really helped ease my fears and made the day so memorable. They are all so knowledgeable and safety is their #1 priority, we also loved their jokes they made at every new line. We will definitely be back very soon!

Very fun experience, lots of tree jokes! They also taught us a lot about the trees and are very knowledgeable! Overall, id def do this again! They also offer 4 time flyer for free! It was really fun and very safe!

4.9(192)

5.0(160)

635 Robinson Hill Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, USA

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Tunnel Hill State Trail

Nature & Parks

Parks

State Parks

4.5(44)

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Fort Defiance State Park

State park

Nature & Parks

Parks

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As many other reviewers note, the park is past its prime. It’s still worth a stop, but be aware it isn’t in the best shape. It’s very cool to see the confluence of two of America’s biggest rivers culturally and geographically, which can be seen with the small platform at the tip of Illinois. There are several historical markers at the front car park/entrance, but the gates were not opened on time which made those camping inside to have to wait an hour just to drive out, and me to walk through the park, which wasn’t a big deal. Worth a stop either way, cheers.

I was so happy that this was open. I was here 9 years ago and the park was closed because the river was up. I actually got to stand on the last bit of land in the south of Illinois. I saw barges moving down the Ohio and going up the Mississippi. Not many places on earth where two great rivers converge.

This park offers the best view of the confluence of Ohio and Mississippi rivers. There's an observation deck atop a building, although it's up some stairs. River traffic, street traffic on the nearby bridges and the park setting make for some nice pictures. Free entertainment. That said, it's a sad little park. Empty alcohol bottles and other evidence indicates it is used for other activities at certain times. Cairo does not have a lot going for it, so keep expectations low. But, there's really only one reason to visit, and it does that very well.

4.1(361)

3.5(82)

US-60 &, US-62, Cairo, IL 62914, USA

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Superman Statue

Sights & Landmarks

Monuments & Statues

A 2-ton bronze monument to Superman represents the town's claim to being his birthplace.

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Stopped here while on a road trip recently. Neat town, I picked up a couple things at the gift shop. I would like to see the gift shop have more reasonably priced toys for kids.

I would say this statue is one of the most unique courthouse statues I’ve ever come across! This monster is 12’ tall and has a nice platform where one can take photos with him. It’s a roadside America attraction, but is located in the hometown of Superman, Metropolis, so be sure to visit the town and museum/shop when here. Pull right up to the courthouse and you’ll see him; there are many helpful signs directing FB you right here, as well. Cheers!

Neat side stop on our road trip. Fun gaming store in town and nice superman shop. Didn't make it through the museum.

4.6(3533)

4.5(578)

517 Market St, Metropolis, IL 62960, USA

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Harrah's Metropolis

Hotel

Casinos & Gambling

Casinos

Simple rooms in a straightforward casino hotel offering a restaurant & a bar.

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First the casino, second time visiting had an absolute blast. The staff were all very friendly and helpful with teaching me how to play the games. Loved the variety that was offered. Loved that they offer complimentary soft drinks and water and the alcoholic drink were fairly priced and made well. Next the hotel rooms-Very spacious and clean was able to get plenty of rest. The bathrooms are amazing, the toilet was off in its own little room this way the whole bathroom wasn't occupied. Didn't like there was a microwave in the room or even in the ice machine area. Had left over food from the restaurant and wasn't able to reheat it(Saved it for when we came home). Also didn't understand why they change a resort fee. No other events or activates were available. Lastly the restaurant-We visited Bridges for dinner- Everything was absolutely amazing. From the price to the food to the amazing staff. Went back for breakfast and again was absolutely amazing even had leftovers again. Overall the staff were all professional and friendly. The entire stay was great and memorable will definitely be back.

Slots are way to tight, your not going to win there. I was eligible for a comped room but they claimed there was non available so they give me a reasonable rate. But the place was empty. My shower would not work the next morning. All they would do for me was give me some points. Will not go back.

Had a good time visiting with family. Sad at the lack of fun games. Everytime a fun game arrives it is just months before it is being removed from the floor. Such as Willy Wonka and many others. I feel the selection of games needs to be evenly distributed. Waitresses were really good offering free Pepsi and Water. Please always tip your waitresses. Things keep moving out and slowly are disappearing. The small restaurant on the actual floor that offered milkshakes and other foods to customers is now gone. Toward the back of the room it is so much colder then in the front. It doesn't seen like as many people are actually winning as they used to. Could be a lot more fun! Place was very clean and had workers cleaning games as people were getting off it. You do have to wear a mask when visiting. This did not bother me at all. There is plenty of room to get 6' or more away from others. There is plenty of hand sanitizing stations. Will I return, probably but I am not running over there with extreme excitement ready to play like I used to.

3.9(3203)

4.0(538)

100 E Front St, Metropolis, IL 62960, USA

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Garden of the Gods

Hiking area

Nature & Parks

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Scenic hiking, camping & picnic area featuring sandstone rock formations & a trail with benches.

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One of the best hikes I have ever done!! I highly recommend going in the winter, we only ran into 2 other people the whole time! It was very relaxing and much needed break from daily life. It started to snow while we were at the top as well made for cool pictures & memories. This is the start of a new winter tradition! Also it wasn't to extreme of a hike easy level is what I would rate, plus bathrooms they had bathrooms at the parking lot and great places for picnics and parties.

Wr took our dogs here and absolutely loved all the amazing views. The dogs loved sniffing everything. This is a pretty easy walk unless you're being pulled by a 7 month old lab mix.

Great family activity! Easy hike to the rocks. Kids loved it! Suitable for kids as young as elementary school with plenty of parental supervision. Plan to spend an hour or so here. No bathrooms that we saw. Plenty of available parking.

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5.0(349)

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The National Quilt Museum

Museum featuring an extensive collection of quilting & textile arts, workshops & rotating exhibits.

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Wonderful museum. Admission price is reasonable and there are some stunning works of quilted art to be seen. The studio space is well organized and thoughtfully filled. Gift shop has a few great finds.

Kentucky hospitality! The staff is so helpful! Wonderful environment. Beautiful selection of quilts displayed. Seating around the gallery for enjoyment amplified. Clean bathrooms, lovely grounds. Diverse selection available in gift shop.

Great place to visit even if quilting isn't your thing! This was actually my husband's idea because he had seen the sign for it as we were driving! When I looked up pictures it looked really neat so we made time to check it out! We are so glad we stopped because it was amazing! Lots of beautiful creations and bright colors! If you enjoy art in general, this is a great place to check out. We were in awe at the fine details and creativity in each quilt. They even had one made from wood in a seperate room! Very fascinating! They let you take pictures, just no flash photography!

4.7(1059)

5.0(872)

215 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY 42001, USA

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Paducah Wall to Wall

Historical landmark

Sights & Landmarks

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Colorful mural picturing the town at the height of its days of Atom Age fame.

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Great for an evening stroll! Beautifully created murals depicting the history and heritage of Paducah KY. My wife and I stopped and viewed several of the murals and enjoyed views of the river. A full size stream engine is here as well. There were areas to sit and benches in the river side, many folks enjoying the serving relaxing. Lovely place, well kept and clean. A river boat was docked when we were there!

Amazing! A beautiful waterfront display in Paducah KY. The vibrant murals depict the cities rich history from being a port and trade hub to more modern times.

My husband and I retired in the Paducah area and when we first visited Paducah we were blown away with the art work on the sea wall. The paintings depict the history of Paducah and a definite MOST visitors stop. This downtown area has several restaurants so it's a great way to spend an afternoon!

4.7(211)

4.5(820)

200-298 S Water St, Paducah, KY 42003, USA

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Cave-In-Rock State Park

An ancient 55-foot-wide cave is the attraction at this wooded park overlooking the Ohio River.

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Went for a quick little trip to see my family, long time coming! My arrival was late at night so didn't get to see very much scenery. The state park is about a block from my sisters home. We went through the woods and the winding roads and beautiful scenery, it was around 3:00 in the afternoon and looked at the tip of this hill and saw a deer just standing there watching us. There are many paths you use to go into these caves. They were amazing! The park is also huge and everything is spread out so people can have plenty of privacy. There is the tent area and camper area, I also saw the biggest fire pit I have ever seen, unfortunately I didn't snap a pic. The drive from Kokomo was a easy 4 and a half hour drive. Go check it out. I also added a few pics of the ferry ride. Outside of the State park was a Jail house that had two holding cells. The jail itself was tiny, I didn't see any info on the history, but we sure had fun taking some pics.

Nice, shorter trail. Nice picnic areas throughout. Restrooms available throughout as well (outhouse style.) Most of the trail was paved until you got close to the river then it was sand. Stairs to get to bottom.

This place is fantastic! On my way to the Garden of the Gods I always stop here first because it’s such an interesting sight. Looking out from the inside of the cave of the cave presents a awe inspiring view(I even made it my profile picture haha). There are also carvings all over the walls that are interesting to look at, the oldest I found was from 1835. There is also a great deal of history behind the cave, such as it’s use by pirates on the Ohio River. This spot is sure to be a hit for anyone who checks it out and is great nearly year round.

4.7(1272)

4.0(139)

1 New State Park Rd, Cave-In-Rock, IL 62919, USA

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Kentucky Dam

4.5(91)

Gilbertsville, KY 42044, USA

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Badgett Playhouse

Performing arts theater

Concerts & Shows

Theaters

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Family friendly and fun for everyone, the kids absolutely loved it 🤘😊🤘 the music and performances we're awesome. After the show we went to see the lights the are absolutely beautiful also they have so many set ups made to take great holiday pictures. I definitely recommend going there's so much cool Christmas stuff 🎄✨✨✨✨

Our family went last night to enjoy The Country Christmas program. We traveled 3 hours to the place with a return trip of 3 hours. The show did not disappoint and we all agreed that the singer’s voices have improved over the years! Everyone should experience this playhouse because they all truly put their heart and soul into the performances.

2nd time to see this show! Very informative and entertaining. Will be going to attend other shows in the future. Nice venue!

4.8(260)

5.0(335)

1838 J H O'Bryan Ave, Grand Rivers, KY 42045, USA

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Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

National forest

Nature & Parks

170,000 acres between the Kentucky & Barkley lakes for camping, hiking & water activities.

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This is such a beautiful park. There is so much to do here. Fishing, Bike trails, walking trails, 4x4 trails, boating, camping and so much more. You could spend a week here and never run out of things to do. There is a beach to swim at on both Kentucky Lake and Barkley Lake. Tons of family fun. You can rent everything from cottages to jet skis. 4th of July is so amazing here as well. The entire sky all around is full of fireworks.

Awesome place to explore, we stayed at Canal COE campground just north of bridge. Trails are awesome on foot or bike, use alltrails for maps as cell signal spotty in most places. $5 to drive thru Elk and Bison Prairie is the highlight, we did the loop twice.

I love, Love, LOVE this area. Cannot believe I'm from Indiana and have never before heard of it. A nature lovers must! Camped at Energy Lake, each area is a small circle with maybe 10 lots and each has a bathroom/shower house. Camped basic for 16 a night and paid $5 to see elk and bison up close and personal at Elk and Bison Prairie. The best experiences at almost nothing rate!

4.7(606)

4.5(384)

238 Visitor Center Dr, Golden Pond, KY 42211, USA

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Casey Jones Distillery

Distillery

Food & Drink

Event venue

Gift shop

Lounge

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Awesome time, great friendly staff. Super awesome tasting room and gift shop. Met the owner/Master Distiller Arlon Casey Jones. They're whiskeys and the other large selection drink products are all very tasty. Highly recommend if you're in the area or looking for a nice road trip!! Great place to stop!!!

Great tour and a great back story. Everyone seems to enjoy what they do. Grounds are really pretty. Small distillery with some pretty tasty moonshine.

Stopped in on a late Wednesday afternoon for a tasting. Was greeted by staff who were very friendly. I decided to just do a tasting but not the tour as we were at the end of a long day. 10 tastings were just $3! I had a variety of their shine and bourbon. All were very tasty. I did a little shopping and was happy to learn that they offer a Military/Veteran discount as I am an Army Vet. Stop by for a great experience, you will not regret it!

4.8(699)

5.0(206)

2815 Witty Ln, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, USA

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Fort Donelson National Battlefield-Tennessee

National park

Sights & Landmarks

Civil War site with an old fort & artillery, a soldier cemetery & riverside battlegrounds.

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Beautiful and perfectly re-creation of the fortifications. The view is spectacular. After visiting numerous other battlefields, this may be my favorite of them all. You can feel the battle going on as the ships come up the river and the Rebels hold them off with their cannons. This fortress makes you want to be a kid again.

I love this spot. The history lesson is a Must & the hiking is beautiful. Lots of wildlife to be seen also, for example Eagles 🦅 😆. My fave! This a great, free spot to get some fresh air & sightsee.

Very well displayed. Some signs show aging but are still readable. Lots of visuals to walk around and see. Deffinetly worth visiting. The lady at tge information center was great. She gave me lots of information and answered lots of questions.

4.8(889)

4.5(173)

120 Lock D Rd, Dover, TN 37058, USA

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Jefferson Davis State Historic Site

Historical place museum

Sights & Landmarks

State park featuring a 351-ft. memorial obelisk topped by an observation room, plus a small museum.

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A rather interesting state park located at the site of the birthplace of Jefferson Davis. Though Davis is remembered as a Mississippian, he was born here before soon moving to Mississippi. The obelisk on the site is the largest unreinforced concrete structure in the world, and one can’t help point out the similarities between this and the Washington Monument, two obelisks for first presidents of American nations. There is a small museum with a small entrance fee (a discount on that and going up the monument exists for military and US government). There is also a little shop selling everything from General Lee mugs to prints of paintings, to books by Booker T. Washington. Outside the visitor’s centre, there is a WC, many park benches, a playground, and open field where one can recreate. I think it’s worth a visit for history folks and regulars alike. It was cool to see people coming together and enjoying themselves, not frothing at the mouth because of politics or correctness. Cheers.

Even though I live in KY it is still one of my favorite places to go visit at different times of the year. It's just a beautiful place and drive. The museum has so much information it's great to know that's here in KY.

I loved it here. In the middle of nowhere but such an awesome site. The gentlemen running the place we're outstanding and very knowledgeable. I enjoyed the ride to the top. Safe clean cool and historical

4.5(653)

4.0(66)

258 Pembroke-Fairview Rd, Pembroke, KY 42266, USA

23

Liberty Park and King's Run Dog Park

Park & marina offering a fishing pond, playground, 1.8-mi. walking trail & athletic fields.

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Love liberty park so many things for kids pets and adults. The play area only has one way in and out which is great for kids, with our stressed out parents. It has a dog park a pond with ducks and a walking trail along the river!

My favorite park in Clarksville to bicycle and enjoy Nature. I feel the safest in this park and enjoy bicycling around the marina, lakes, ducks, geese, and trees. Spectacular views, bridges, and statues. The restaurant nearby is wonderful to eat and drink at too!

Nice, well maintained park with a couple of paved walking trails. They have a pond trail, a bridge, several benches and pavillions, and trash cans and restrooms. Great for running, taking the kids to the playground, or just having a picnic.

4.6(1806)

4.5(189)

1188 Cumberland Dr, Clarksville, TN 37040, USA

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Dunbar Cave State Park

State park

Nature & Parks

Caverns & Caves

Home to a historic cave, this park offers bank fishing, 3 hiking trails & diverse wildlife.

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The park is clean, natural, and well maintained. The staff are helpful, cordial, and well-educated. The welcome hub located next to the parking area is healthy, informative, and happily lively with clean restrooms and an excellent display of the history of the park. Mainly-local and regionally-sourced souvenirs are available that exude the essence of the park. The trails are serene, filled with wonder, and are as extensive as one could need.

We went off season in March so cave tour was not open yet. We did walk a a couple of trails, went to the entrance of the cave, and paused by the pond to watch the various water fowl. Our trails were the easier ones since I use a walker with wheels. Easy to navigate. Stopped in the park information center which houses a small museum and gift shop. Purchased a few souvenirs. Nice day and fresh air, made some great memories.

Ranger was informative and the signs around the park were as well. The ranger explained the reason why the cave closes during the winter is to allow the bats to hibernate. Enjoyed watching the geese in the water.

4.6(1730)

4.0(223)

401 Old Dunbar Cave Rd, Clarksville, TN 37043, USA

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Beachaven Vineyards & Winery

Winery

Food & Drink

Vineyard

Wine store

Wineries & Vineyards

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Beautiful little vineyard. Great selection of wines and assorted gift items. the Golden Rose is an excellent sweeter wine. The staff was very helpful with our selections during a tasting. Great place to stop and grab a bottle of locally made wine. A must see for anyone visiting the area.

I definitely recommend coming out for a tasting! Plus check their Facebook page, sometimes they have live music and/or food trucks come out too! There is a really nice outdoor area with a little stage and plenty of picnic tables for seating. The grounds are well kept with lots of flowers decorating the outside of the building. The gift shop is fun to look at but the wine really is the show stopper here! My favorite was the golden rose! Hands down if I could only pick one wine for the rest of my life… it’s this masterpiece!

My wife and visited Beachaven Vinyards and Winery this week and I give it 5 stars. The staff was very friendly, the wines were great, and I was able to tour the facility with one of the wine makers! This was for a class project and the entire staff was so helpful! Thank you so much for a great afternoon.

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1100 Dunlop Ln, Clarksville, TN 37040, USA

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Bell Witch Cave

Historical landmark

Sights & Landmarks

Narrow cave & replica family cabin on a farmstead thought to be haunted since the early 1800s.

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A once in a lifetime chilling fun experience. This cave was worth exploring. Wear a helmet it's short at the beginning. The guide owned half of the property and knew so much.. her side has the cave in which water flowed into the Red River. I caught orbs on camera and felt so calm in there.

Beautiful yet creepy place to visit! It's a must see place. The owners of this property were very nice. The property is beautiful and well kept. We loved the tour and hearing the history. Take pictures inside the cave. I even had a couple of pictures that I did not take show up in my gallery..... creepy!

Number 2: Bell Witch The story of the Bell Witch of Tennessee began circulating in the early 1800's, after Farmer John Bell and his family moved to the community of Red River, Tennessee, from North Carolina. Before long, the family started reporting a variety of STRANGE incidents. These included whispering voices similar to those of old women singing hymns, night terrors about RATS gnawing away at the family's beds, and the sighting of a bizarre animal, which appeared to be a hybrid between a rabbit and a dog. A spirit believed to have been that of a woman called Kate Batts began haunting Bell's home. The entity was able to speak, change form, and EVEN affect the physical environment. According to legends, the family also discovered a vial an unknown liquid inside the house. They gave a dose of the liquid to their cat, and their animal died on the spot. As the story goes, before he became president, Andrew Jackson had heard of Bell's troubles, and decided to investigate the haunting. He, and several of his men, including a witch-slayer that carried silver bullets in his gun, visited Bell's farm, and it was JACKSON, who dubbed the presence, the "Bell Witch." By 1820, John Bell had grown ill due to the witch's constant torment. By some accounts, it was the witch that actually poisoned him. After his funeral, the sounds of laughter and SINGING could be heard coming from the graveyard, and Bell became the only person in history whose death was attributed to the actions of a spirit.

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430 Keysburg Rd, Adams, TN 37010, USA

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Montgomery Bell State Park

Besides lakes, an inn & golf course, this sprawling mainstay features a church & log cabin replica.

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Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Montgomery Bell State Park and then wander the streets of Downtown Franklin. Here are some ideas for day two: relax in the rural setting at Sam Davis Home, then steep yourself in history at Rippavilla Plantation, then contemplate the long history of Lotz House Museum, and finally steep yourself in history at Winstead Hill Park.

Montgomery Bell State Park is a lovely place to hike. The Jim Bailey trail follows a beautiful creek and had a variety of wildflowers in bloom. We picked up the Montgomery Bell Trail at Church Hollow and followed another beautiful creek. We also checked out the spillway at Lake Woodhaven. Then, we had a delicious lunch at the park. I look forward to returning.

Awesome park with great hiking trails, mountain bike trails, a nice campground, hotel, restaurant with killer outdoor patio and a golf course. All within a 40ish minute drive to Nashville. We're staying at the campground and like it overall. It's older and, from what I hear, will be receiving some much needed upgrades over the next few years. We will definitely be coming back though. There's plenty to do and see and it's super family friendly. All the campground host have been super friendly. The bathhouse, near campsite 1, is definitely older but still decently clean, has plenty of hot water and overall serves it's purpose. Between the hiking, abundant creeks to cool off in on hot summer days, the lakes in the park, and other amenities, it's definitely worth checking out and has move up to one of our top favorite state parks/campgrounds to visit that's close to home, we're from Nashville.

Camped there for 3 days. Very nice campground. Nice river to stroll by. Guest Services were very helpful and friendly.

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1020 Jackson Hill Rd, Burns, TN 37029, USA

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Adventureworks Nashville West

Adventure sports center

Tours

Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

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We had the best time zip lining with Tyler and Holly as our guides! They were great with our young son and, everyone in general-super sweet and super knowledgeable! I would recommend this for anyone visiting the area!!

It was my first time ever going zip lining. Me and my husband decided to go on the night adventure in Kingston Springs. Let me take a minute to brag on the amazing crew we had the pleasure of spending the time with. Tyler, Lexie and Joe were funny, great attitudes, fun, helpful and we truly enjoyed the time with them. We highly recommend going to adventure works and asking for these three. You won't regret it. We will be goin to their other locations asap.

We had a great time zipping thru the trees. IT is shady and lovely. The zip lines are pretty cool...not the highest or fastest I've ever been on, but for only $60 you get almost 2 hours of zipping. The guides were great and very helpful. It was completely safe.

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1300 Narrows of the Harpeth Rd, Kingston Springs, TN 37082, USA

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Honeysuckle Hill Farm

Farm

Tours

Theme park

Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

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September 21st - November 2nd 1765 Martins Chapel Church Road | (615) 382-7593. Honeysuckle Hill Farm is a ginormous farm located in Springfield, TN. With over 30 fun farm attractions like amusement rides, pumpkin patch, corn maze, photo ops, farm animals, pig race shows, festival food, and a cow train!. On top of that, every Saturday this fall, Honeysuckle Hill will be having their ‘Pumpkin Express Light Show’, a fun night of fireworks, light shows, a bonfire, and more!

At just over 25 miles away, Honeysuckle Hill Farm gives you a chance to enjoy a short road trip before entering their corn maze, located at 1765 Martins Chapel Church Rd. Each year, they select a country music icon to act as the star of the show, keeping it a surprise until the start of the season. With their selection, they cut the likeness of that country star to create the maze itself, but it does not end there.

Located a few miles north of Nashville, Honeysuckle Hill Farm is one of the best places to visit when you’re looking for clean, family-oriented entertainment. People of all ages and genders can find something fun to do!. Toddlers can shriek with laughter when they take a hayride or feed an animal at the petting zoo.

Enjoy all the Fall activities like our cozy campfires, colorful pumpkins, changing leaves, and fun attractions!. Buy tickets online and SAVE $2 OFF gate price!??

This place is amazing but I’d recommend going on a weekday because the crowds were insane! There is so much to do for kids of all ages and I was so impressed. Petting zoo was not what I expected it To be but we still enjoyed it! They have zip lining, rock climbing, and lots of big playgrounds for older kids as well as ones geared to the younger ones. Tons of slides for the kids to choose from and various food vendors. Food is expensive though so keep that in mind! Also this place is cashless so make sure that you either using your debit card or you can purchase a card there that you can load with cash and they will accept that. They have rides ranging from a Carousel, moving swings, and hay rides as well as a pumpkin train. You could easily spend hours here! Flower farm is also a very pretty little area and I love their sunflowers.

Great family orientated place to go. Kinda pricey for what your doing. Does get insanely packed and the lines become ridiculous! I would suggest bringing a back pack of lunches and snacks, if you are going to be out there awhile! Food lines are long and the food isn't worth the wait. Staff is helpful and kind but look after yours. Do not think a ambulance would make it to the middle of nowhere too quick!

We're visiting TN for a few days and decided to stop by for our first corn maze and pumpkin patch. We had a blast! There were some activities missing and it was a bit tough to find our way through the grounds. We still enjoyed a couple of hours there despite of! The activities available were nice, it was family friendly, the local vendors were very kind, the other visitors were neighborly...we would do it again!

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1765 Martins Chapel Church Rd, Springfield, TN 37172, USA

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Sumner Crest Winery

Winery

Food & Drink

Wineries & Vineyards

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The experience here was one of the best...the people and atmosphere can not be beat...the strawberry wine is a must to try...left with 3 bottles of it...the service is some of the best and hospitable I've had on the road from Texas to West Virginia...keep doing what you are doing girls!!!...I'll be ordering for shipping soon!!!

Eclectic little winery very near the highway. Nice place to take a break while traveling. Great restroom. Loads of gift items spread throughout different levels. They sell ALL sorts of things! Interesting decor, beautiful outside area for nice days. You can never have enough chandeliers?? Wine tastings offer lots of options including ports. Tastings are well-priced too. Small bites available as well.

Last year i went to winery for a Christmas gift for a friend. The ladies put together a beautiful basket with wine, glasses, ornament, sauces and several other items. It was put into a basket , beautifully bowed,and shipped. I retured this year for 3 more baskets. Such an ease and stress free way to shop. Thanks again ladies, love you all. See you next year or when my own wine runs out lol.

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5306 S Old Hwy 52, Portland, TN 37148, USA

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