Nashville, Tennessee keeps its residents and visitors occupied during the springtime by providing countless activities for all kinds of people with diverse interests to partake in.
With an average of 40,000 visitors throughout March and April, Cheekwood Estate and Gardens has been named one of the most visited sights in Nashville during the spring. At Cheekwood, visitors can explore 55 acres of gardens filled with exotic flowers, see world-class art exhibitions, hear live music, and visit the historic Cheek family home. Cheekwood is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and offers audio, walk-up, group, and self-guided tours throughout the day.
In addition to Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, another popular outdoor activity is visiting Lucky Lad Farms. The Lucky Lad Farm is Tennessee’s biggest petting zoo, featuring farm animals, exotic animals, wildlife exhibits, playgrounds, wagon rides, Easter egg hunts, strawberry picking, and tulip field exploration. You can do anything from riding ponies to petting raccoons at this family-friendly farm located just south of Nashville, near Franklin.
There is almost always a sports game to watch in Nashville, as well. The Nashville Predators play at Bridgestone Arena, with tickets selling for as cheap as $20 on occasion throughout the season. The Nashville Soccer Club plays at Geodis Park for $12 to $150 per ticket, depending on the seat chosen and the age of the person, and the Nashville Sounds play at First Horizon Park with tickets selling for as low as $10 at times.
In addition, a classic zoo visit can never go wrong. The Nashville Zoo, located in the heart of Nashville on Nolensville Pike, is the perfect place to see fascinating animals. In fact, the Nashville Zoo has more than 3,700 animals and over 350 species. Tickets to the zoo vary by day: adult and teen tickets cost $16 to $26, youth tickets cost $4 less than adult tickets, children under 2 get free tickets, and tickets for seniors are $22, not only do tickets let you into the zoo, they also support research, habitat protection, breeding programs, and education initiatives around the globe.
And finally, the treetop adventures at Nashville Shores offer thrilling adventures such as suspended bridges, giant ziplines, rope courses, cargo nets, Tarzan swings, and numerous other exciting opportunities. With adult, junior, and kid courses being offered, the treetop adventures at Nashville Shores, set in the beautiful woods of Nashville Shores Lakeside resort, have something for everybody.
