Tennessee on The Fly

(25 reviews)

1.8 km

They have done a great job cleaning up after the storm. My only complaint is that the outdoor…read moreclassroom has fallen into disrepair. The structure has tons of dry rot and the benches are too weak to sit on without fear of falling. If I had the funds or ability I would fix this problem myself. Otherwise the park is beautiful and a wonderful place to visit.

I had spent a good two hours outside, in hot, muggy conditions, partaking in the July 3rd…read morecelebrations at Fairview City Hall. I hopped in my car afterwards to drive around Fairview. I spotted a sign to Bowie Park, including its nature centre, and turned in to check it out. It is a beautiful park with majestic trees. It felt so much cooler simply driving in this park because the trees shielded you from the heat and provided some much needed relief. Bowie Park has over 700 acres of forest and lakes. It also has 17 miles of trails. You can essentially go biking, horseback riding, fishing, running, and walking in nature. Park hours are between 5 am and 10 pm. I am assuming that gates block your way into this park when it's closed. I thoroughly enjoyed my brief drive into the park. You can park your car and take advantage of doing a hike or whatever activity you feel like doing while connecting with nature. It was so hot that I wasn't feeling a hike. A touristy car ride was good and a nice change of pace. I found the nature centre. It's a place for visitors to learn more about the park. It has nature exhibits, brochures, and art. It features the Bowie museum, which shares the history of the Bowie family and their gifting the park to Fairview. This centre has classes throughout the year on learning about this park. It also has staff offices and public restrooms. This park was named after Dr. Evangeline Bowie. Her family had purchased this plot of land in the 1950's. It was eroded and in poor condition. It went through a transformation of being bulldozed and redesigned into the forest that exists today. It was not crowded on a Sunday afternoon when I was here. I'd love to return and take a walk when it's not scorching hot. It felt peaceful and relaxing while I was here during my car tour. It's such a gem. It was an unexpected, cool find. (320)

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Hidden Lake State Park

(7 reviews)

14.9 km

This park is very pretty with decent trails . Some of the trails at the top of the hill get very…read morenarrow .

The place certainly lives up to the name. An anonymous parking lot gives no hint of a lake nearby…read more It'll be a decent walk into the woods before you catch any glimpse of it. The lake was surrounded mostly by steep cliffs. I couldn't tell you how water flows in or out of it. Some trails lead up the cliffs, which gets you some semi-obstructed views of the lake and the military cemetery nearby. It was not a huge park, but it's free and a pleasant place to walk.

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LL Burns Park

(6 reviews)

13.4 km

All in all, this is a pretty nice park with plenty of parking and it appears to be very popular…read morewith the community. I enjoyed my time here. I just walked the walking path, but the children's playground was pretty busy. If you are in the area, go check it out.

Awesome park to play disc golf, fish; or hang out! There is a nice play area, playground; and much…read moremore.

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Montgomery Bell State Park

3.9

(61 reviews)

19.5 km

Love bringing our dogs for a nice walk through the park and visiting the restaurant. The trails…read moreare nice and clearly marked. There are waste baskets and poop bags available.

Stayed at Montgomery Bell Lodge in Tennessee and it's worth the trip. Clean, modern lodge tucked…read moreright inside the state park, overlooking the lake. Rooms are simple but solid -- everything you need after a long hike or day on the water. Restaurant downstairs is convenient, food's better than you'd expect for park dining, and you can grab coffee before heading out. Best part? You walk right out the door into trails, woods, and lake views without ever touching your truck. Not luxury, but not trying to be. Lodge and loaded with what matters: comfort, location, and that Tennessee outdoors feel.

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Higher Pursuits

(59 reviews)

49.8 km

Wonderful day in the river. River was beautiful and the staff were great. Looking forward to…read moreusing them again.

This was my first experience on the Duck River, and it was a great one! Higher Pursuits made…read morebooking online really easy, the pricing was fair, many different options as to what type of boat you wanted for the day, and offered updates on Facebook in regards to weather/closings for the day. The location was really easy to find, once we arrived we checked in and were offered some general information about what to do and the location of changing rooms/restrooms. We were also given instructions about the route we would be floating, the vast collection of mussels we may see, and information about other wildlife we may come across, and safteg information. The launch is a quick drive from the base location. The employees were all very friendly and helpful. They got us all set up and sent us on our way. The water was shallow, but still had some nice current in places. The Duck River was extremely peaceful, and not over crowded (the spacing out between groups from Higher Pursuits helped with that greatly). Getting picked up at the end, and knowing where to stop was also made to be a breeze. Higher Pursuits runs things like a well oiled machine and really has a great system going! Between the ease of everything, the peaceful kayaking location, and the friendly customer service I could not have asked for a better experience!

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Bone's Canoe & Campground

4.2

(15 reviews)

65.2 km

We came from out of state with a big group for Memorial Day weekend and really enjoyed ourselves!…read moreThe staff went above and beyond & maintain a clean space for you to enjoy. They have a rinse off shower head (out in the open), a sink, and two restrooms. The 5 mile float was easy and beautiful! They provided you with all the equipment you needed and thorough directions. If you like semi-primitive camping this is a great spot for you!

Bare minimum, no WiFi or complete rest room or shower, you might experience loud music from the…read morefellow campers.. buggy , but the water is clean and beautiful. !

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Foggy Bottom Canoe Rocks

Tennessee locals here... This was our first time on the Harpeth in years and we had really been…read morelooking forward to this day. Foggy Bottoms is a super cute spot with tons of charm and very friendly staff. We arrived to check in (no reservation) at 10:30am and the staff gave us a very honest warning that water levels were SUPER low. They explained the pain points of canoeing in such low water levels very thoroughly, but despite the warnings, we decided to give a go and I'm so glad we did! Because of the staffs transparency, we knew what to expect and we were prepared to encounter a few spots along the way that gave us a little trouble. All in all, it wasn't bad at all! We spent 6 hours on this 3 hour ride making tons of stops along the way to float in the inter tubes we brought along with us. Had such a great time and can't wait to come back!

What a perfect escape! It's only 30 minutes outside of Nashville, but feels like a world away…read more Only $35 for a kayak, $45 for a canoe. I've camped with them and kayaked and it's a great experience all around! Plenty of parking, then they shuttle you to the starting point of the river. Once they get your boat into the water you make your way back and it's just such a gorgeous way to spend a summer or fall day! Pack a lunch and paddle away! Staff is kind. Fellow canoe-ers and kayak-ers are fun to talk to along the way. I think my only complaint would be that many large groups go and sometimes just sit in the middle of the river in a clump and it can be difficult to get around them. That however, is not Foggy Bottoms fault. If you are looking to get outside and do something active I highly recommend you use FB. They are convenient and a great way to spend your day. Can't wait to come back soon.

Awesome beach to pull off at for a picnic and some swimming/floating

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Broken Paddle Outfitters

4.8

(8 reviews)

16.6 km

These guys are probably closer to four stars…read more We opted for the tubes recently. Pretty straightforward as far as picking your time/date and purchasing tix on line. There are also waivers on line that must be filled out. Staff was nice and helpful. They drive you and the tubes to a spot a little down river and off you go. Tubing is always good fun, but our experience suffered a bit due to 1). The heat, and 2). The sloooow moving current. We're talkin' almost stagnant in a few spots. We did beach ourselves a few times and took a cooling swim, which was nice. Neither of the two negatives were the fault of Broken Paddles, obviously. Speaking of which, they do give you a paddle which was a must for us. We'd probably still be out on the river. We didn't go for it (we should have), but they have coolers and cooler tubes for rent for "beverages." You text or call them when you reach the "first bridge." They pick you up at their get out spot a little farther down, after the "second bridge." We ended up getting out of the tubes and wading the last 1/4 mile. They have waterproof pelican boxes you can rent or phone bags for sale. You can leave your car keys with them. Pretty sure we'd go with the kayaks next time.

Great place to rent a canoe or paddle boat while at Montgomery Bell camp site and it's only about…read morea mile away. The Broken Paddle store is small, but the two young men that were managing the facility were very nice and professional. The Acorn Lake is small but perfect for a easy paddle on a beautiful day. Great time and experience on a great trip. I would recommend stopping by for a swim and some fishing if your inclined!

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Billy's Kayak Adventures

(6 reviews)

72.0 km

Love this place nice and quit down the river not a lot of other kayakers billy and family was greatread more

If I could give this business 10 stars I would. This was a great idea! The previous review was A1,…read moredef stop at a gas station after the 2nd exit before or after the trip. Billy is a cool cat! Call at least a day or few hours ahead in case they are slow, he is very helpful with directions. We paid $45 for a tandem and everything was perfect. The scenery is so beautiful and water is nice for a swim. One thing there is a TON of spiders and snakes so be ready to avoid the fallen branches and whatnot. It's also very quiet aside from one local we had the entire river to ourselves. Adventures like these are what memories are made of, thanks Billy!

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SoundWaves

4.0

(76 reviews)

46.2 km

SoundWaves is a HUMONGOUS indoor and outdoor water theme park. It includes a Flow Rider, Infinity…read morePool for adults, water slides, daybeds, cabanas and seating areas plus spaces to relax and enjoy the scenery. The Basement - Arcade, Game Tables, Virtual Reality, Rock Climbing and Party Rooms is in the lower level and is open to all guests. Check-In was seamless where I received my wristband which was hood for the entire day. There is an elevator for those with strollers, wheelchairs, scooters or mobility challenges who can't do the stairs. I spent my time in the adults only area and practically had the space all to myself. There's an LED screen where the main pool is that plays music videos from a variety of artists. Once you get hungry from all that activity, Decibels has good and drinks. There's also a full bar in the adults only area. It was a perfect way to relax and wind down from a very BUSY conference. Wish I could've spent more time there! The SoundWaves store has a variety of items such as swimwear, towels, hats, sunscreen and toiletries.

Absolutely loved Soundwaves. Unfortunately, my 2 and 3 year olds were still too small for the big…read morewaterslides but we will look forward to those in the future! They had multiple kid areas, basketball, surfing, two lazy rivers, a huge wave pool with music, rock climbing wall, food and drink areas, a Lilly pad obstacle course, etc. There was even an arcade and real rock climbing wall near the entrance. We had a blast, especially down the lazy rivers. We saw multiple people fall, so be careful on the slippery floors with bare feet! I would also recommend beating or holding off on the lunch rush. We waited 20 minutes in line to order, and another 20 minutes or so to get food. Overall, great experience and we will definitely come back!

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Bowie Park & Nature Center

(25 reviews)

1.8 km

They have done a great job cleaning up after the storm. My only complaint is that the outdoor…read moreclassroom has fallen into disrepair. The structure has tons of dry rot and the benches are too weak to sit on without fear of falling. If I had the funds or ability I would fix this problem myself. Otherwise the park is beautiful and a wonderful place to visit.

I had spent a good two hours outside, in hot, muggy conditions, partaking in the July 3rd…read morecelebrations at Fairview City Hall. I hopped in my car afterwards to drive around Fairview. I spotted a sign to Bowie Park, including its nature centre, and turned in to check it out. It is a beautiful park with majestic trees. It felt so much cooler simply driving in this park because the trees shielded you from the heat and provided some much needed relief. Bowie Park has over 700 acres of forest and lakes. It also has 17 miles of trails. You can essentially go biking, horseback riding, fishing, running, and walking in nature. Park hours are between 5 am and 10 pm. I am assuming that gates block your way into this park when it's closed. I thoroughly enjoyed my brief drive into the park. You can park your car and take advantage of doing a hike or whatever activity you feel like doing while connecting with nature. It was so hot that I wasn't feeling a hike. A touristy car ride was good and a nice change of pace. I found the nature centre. It's a place for visitors to learn more about the park. It has nature exhibits, brochures, and art. It features the Bowie museum, which shares the history of the Bowie family and their gifting the park to Fairview. This centre has classes throughout the year on learning about this park. It also has staff offices and public restrooms. This park was named after Dr. Evangeline Bowie. Her family had purchased this plot of land in the 1950's. It was eroded and in poor condition. It went through a transformation of being bulldozed and redesigned into the forest that exists today. It was not crowded on a Sunday afternoon when I was here. I'd love to return and take a walk when it's not scorching hot. It felt peaceful and relaxing while I was here during my car tour. It's such a gem. It was an unexpected, cool find. (320)

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Hidden Lake State Park

(7 reviews)

14.9 km

This park is very pretty with decent trails . Some of the trails at the top of the hill get very…read morenarrow .

The place certainly lives up to the name. An anonymous parking lot gives no hint of a lake nearby…read more It'll be a decent walk into the woods before you catch any glimpse of it. The lake was surrounded mostly by steep cliffs. I couldn't tell you how water flows in or out of it. Some trails lead up the cliffs, which gets you some semi-obstructed views of the lake and the military cemetery nearby. It was not a huge park, but it's free and a pleasant place to walk.

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My friends and I booked an off road tour on 4th of July. As…read moresoon as we arrived the energy was great! The staff welcomed us and made us feel comfortable, they explained everything thoroughly so you know what you are getting into and get you set up and even take before photos of your group before you get all muddy. Our tour guide was Mick, he was awesome! He explains the history of the land as you're going through the back roads, which is really fascinating and he takes you through the best splashes and showed us the coolest scenic waterfalls. He's a phenomenal tour guide! I could not recommend Fishers off road rentals enough, we will definitely be back !

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Was looking for something different that would be low key and relaxing for my husband's birthday…read more We had a great time out on the river. Sunshine set us up with everything we needed for a fun day. Their communication beforehand was excellent letting us know what to bring and keeping us posted on the weather. We could not have asked for a better day. This trip was only the two of us but we are already making plans to go back with the whole family. The Harpeth is the perfect location for river float. We were on the water about 4 hrs, it was amazing. Their shuttle makes it easy and convenient dropping you right at your car. Thanks for taking great care of us!

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Canoe Music City

3.6

(36 reviews)

Keep driving west on Highway 70 and while you will quite a few little houses on the side of the…read moreroad, look for the dumpy cabin on the curve that has loads of kayaks stacked up in the grass...and you have arrived! We made reservations for 9:30 AM on a Saturday morning as we wanted to get ahead of the crowds on the river and we did just that! The folks at Canoe Music City were all super chill, friendly and helpful from the window to the water. Most of us rented canoes, while a few of us rented the kayaks. I will say the ones who rented the kayaks had a better time, as the canoes were a bit smaller than I am used to and the balance was easy to throw off. But, they got us to and from and down the river as needed, so we weren't too upset! They have differing lengths you can cruise, we chose the 5 mile. The price for a canoe is $55 while the Kayak will run you $45 each. Just as all the other spots, they load you up at the cabin, drive you a few miles to the drop point and then pick you up at the end point. It is a pretty seamless process, just make sure someone has their phone as you do have to call to be picked up at the end. Not that Music City Canoe has anything to do with the river itself, but there are several spots along the trek that allows you and your group to pull off and relax whether it be at the gorgeous waterfall or the small beach. We spent a total of 4.5 hours lazily cruising down the river and we loved every minute of it! Oh, and for those who are wondering...you can bring your dogs and booze is allowed on the river. And you can bring your own kayak/canoe, but they do charge you to transport it to and from with your group. Overall, great way to spend a weekend day!

Love Kayaking at Canoe Music City. We just went for our 2nd time and it never disappoints. The…read morestaff is always super nice and helpful. You can make a reservation without providing a credit card number which is nice for big groups and the pricing isn't bad at all. The only negative would be the wait at the drop off site to get into the river and the vans they transport you in need a little more loving. We always have a blast and the scenery is so beautiful. They have a 5 mile and 7 mile float, we've always done the 7 mile and it's perfect. Plenty of stops along the way to eat or relax in the water. I can't wait for our next trip.

Nautical Boat Club - Hendersonville

4.6

(23 reviews)

Ask me what the best decision we've ever made for our family is and I will say "joining the…read moreNashville Boat Club!" If you are researching the boat club you will see the claims they make about nice fleets, availability, and fun. And guess what? They are ALL TRUE. (When was the last time you got everything you were promised from a business? It's rare people.) We enjoy having a fun, exciting boat every weekend (and during the week too!), it's so nice to not be pigeonholed into one type of boat. Pontoon this week? Sure. Wakeboard and surf next week? Sounds like a plan. And all the toys are included, top of the line surfboards, wakeboards, tubes, you name it. Just keep up with your reservations and you will always get what you want. We have never been lacking a boat when we wanted one. The fleet is very well maintained and the boats are really nice; Mastrcraft, Tige, Supra, etc. The staff is amazing, they are so nice in the office and on the docks! So helpful, patient, and kind. If you enjoy trailering a boat to the crowded boat ramp, putting it in, hoping it starts, leaving early because you need to get it back on the trailer, etc then this isn't for you. If you like to just show up and go, never worrying about maintenance or unscheduled repairs and expenses, then run, don't walk, to the boat club. We have already made memories to last a lifetime with our kids and friends out on the water and can't wait to make some more next year!

Boats Booked up all the time. Staff says to go to another location. Horrible customer service and…read moreissue resolution. Ending membership offer two years. Club going down hill.

River Queen Voyages

4.8

(52 reviews)

We were looking for someone fun to do during our Nashville trip outside of bar hopping and found…read morethe Peddle Boat Pontoon with River Queen! We had a great time cruising down the river on the boat, and NO peddling is required! The boat fits 16 and we were comfortable with our group of 10. Our guides were awesome, blasted tunes for us and pointed out historical landmarks as we passed them on the river and gave us the history of those points. I looked at booking the larger pontoon saloon also, but ultimately I am VERY glad we went with River Queen instead. The saloon boat was jam packed with 3-4 different groups of 10+ people. We had the peddle boat all to ourselves!

Fun crew! It was easy to make reservations on line and they were easy to communicate with before…read morehand. on their website they stated we will get wet so I called them about that. we didn't get very wet at all. They shuttled us from the end to the start and set us up and sent us on our way. once on the river we enjoyed ourselves until we realized we weren't paddling fast enough. it really took an hour to get to the end. the last 1/3 was a great way to see the Nashville skyline. once at the end they pulled us out of the water and we were on the way to broadway. easy peasy.

Nashville FlyBoard

(10 reviews)

Amazing experience! We had so much fun on the flyboard. The instructor was really helpful,…read more friendly, and made sure we stayed safe. It's a bit difficult to get your feet under you initially, but once you get the hang of it it's a blast. You have plenty of time on the water and they take a lot of pictures and videos. This was an amazing experience we have plenty of pictures for memories and I would recommend this to anyone looking to have an adventure in Nashville.

Came here for my brothers birthday and we had a blast. It was our first time fly boarding and what…read morea fun experience it was. The whole process was super easy. Sign a release form get a vest and helmet and jump in the water. We started promptly at our scheduled time. We had Bonds as our guide and he was great. He was on point with his instructions and super chill. The whole experience from start to finish was excellent. Would definitely come back again.

Sun Life Marinas - Elm Hill Marina

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There are some good additions to the marina but Safe Harbor LLC was bought out by Blackstone. If…read moreyou know about Blackstone then you know this is not a good thing. As soon as new management took over things on the employee side of this marina started going downhill fast. If you don't kiss corporate backside then good luck. They only want employees that won't disagree with anything management has to say and maintenance is treated like they're invisible which is funny because at a place like this, maintenance is the only reason the marina is still floating. Anyway good luck! I hope things turn around here.

We were about a group of 10 and one of the people in our party was our boat captain. The Marina was…read morenice, the staff was helpful to us. The lake was very nice and calm, our boat had a slide on it from the second deck which was cool. They also have a restaurant that we ate at, we ordered a bunch of apps for the most part. The food was good but nothing over the top. If you are looking for a day on the water with an easy in and out, give this place a chance.

Music City Archery

(10 reviews)

What a cool and unique place to try archery!…read more I am completely new to the sport, but the kind MCA employees will give u a great run down of the basics so u + friends/family can shoot arrows together! Very affordable ($22/hr including equipment rental) Note: the business is behind the planet fitness, so you'll need to drive to the back of the building for the entrance Would definitely recommend checking out!

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Thompson Station Park

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I really enjoyed the hike I did, even if we didn't finish the whole thing (turned around to avoid…read morethe incoming storm). Harder than I expected due to elevation but still doable for mobile and stable walkers. We did the Alexander trail. I liked the little library at the front of the park. Lots of space for dogs and kids to play.

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