Long Hunter State
Park: Beautiful Couchville Lake, countless
miles of trails, interpretive and environmental activities, etc.
Hamilton Creek Park: Operated by Metropolitan Nashville Board of Parks and
Recreation, this city park sports a sailboat marina,
mountain
bicycle trail, a BMX race track, and a boat launching ramp.
Joe C. Davis Outdoor Center:
Operated by the Middle Tennessee YMCA, this camp has year-round activities
and sponsors a summer day camp for local children.
In the Vicinity
The Hermitage: The
historic home of President Andrew Jackson.
Two Rivers Mansion: The 28-room mansion of the McGavock family stands within
the 12 acre Two Rivers Park.The
estate takes its name from the fact that it lies on a triangular wedge of
land at the junction of the Stones River and the Cumberland River.Operated by the Metropolitan Nashville Board of Parks and Recreation,
call: (615) 862-8400
Opry
Mills:
Although the theme park is gone, a grand shopping center has taken its place,
with a Bass Pro Shop as an anchor store.
Sam Davis Home: This state historic site in Smyrna is dedicated to a
Confederate hero.Davis was
executed for refusing to reveal information to Union forces in exchange for
his life. The Sam Davis Home, circa 1820, features original furniture and
homespun decor enjoyed by the Davis family in the 19th century. The 168-acre
farm is what remains of the original 1000-acre plantation, and is still used
to grow a bountiful cotton crop.The
homes is open year round for a nominal entrance fee.Call for details: (615) 459-2341, 1-888-750-9524.
Cedars of Lebanon
State Park: Named for the Biblically important forest of Lebanon, this
state park has horse trails and horse rentals, a swimming pool, and a Frisbee
golf course.There is a
modern campground, plenty of picnic sites, and miles of trails.
Nashville
Superspeedway: Built in 2000, the 3,100-acre Nascar racing complex seats
50,000 spectators. Take I-40 to exit 235 (SR 840 W), go 10 miles to exit 65
and turn left.”
