Although the Music City is replenished with plenty of touristy places, a quick trip to explore the attractions around it will only add to the fun. So, fuel up your car and head out to these amazing places within a few hours drive from Nashville.
About one and half hour drive away from the city, spend some time amidst the nature at the Rock Island State Park.
Just around 21 miles south of Nashville, tour the historic town of Franklin.
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Explore the longest known cave system in the world at Mammoth Cave National Park, little over 90 miles from Nashville.
An easy two hour drive from Nashville, go on a thrilling hike and enjoy the jaw-dropping views from Rock City Gardens.
Visit one of the largest space museums in the world - the U.S. Space & Rocket Center at Huntsville, a pretty two hour drive away south of Nashville.
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Take a long scenic drive on the Natchez Trace Parkway and also relish a variety of natural getaways along the way.
An easy drive of 84 miles from Nashville, go spelunking in the Cumberland Caverns, a 32-mile long show cave in McMinnville.
About a two-hour drive from Nashville, watch the exquisite marine life and the extensive collection of aquatic animals at one of the best aquariums in the world - the Tennessee Aquarium.