Local Area Recreation Near Nashville East / Lebanon KOA Journey

Lebanon is the perfect location to be close to the exciting city Nashville, but also close to the mountains and awesome hiking in Cookeville! This area has something for everyone! Head to www.visitwilsoncounty.com or www.visitmusiccity.com for more local activities and events!

Long Hunter State Park

Long Hunter State Park

Long Hunter State Park is just 20 minutes from the Campground and is a great place for outdoor fun for the whole family! This beautiful State park has a beautiful lake and pier that you can fish in. They also offer canoeing, walking trails, and is a great spot for a family picnic.

2910 Hobson Pike

Hermitage, TN 37076

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Providence Marketplace

Providence Marketplace

Providence Marketplace is like a giant outdoor mall! They have many big name stores such as Target, Old Navy, Best Buy, JC Penny, Belk, Dick's Sporting Goods, Home Goods, and  TJ Max, as well as smaller shops like Yankee Candle, NY & Co, and Bath & Body Works! There are many restaurants to choose from as well ranging from casual Panera Bread and Salsaritas, to sit down restaurants like Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and Red Robin. Providence is also home to a large Regal Cinemas if you'd like to catch a new movie! Check out the website for a full list of stores and restaurants.

401 South Mt. Juliet Rd

Mount Juliet, TN 37122

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Canoeing and Kyaking

Canoeing and Kyaking

Canoe the Caney,  offers affordable fun for everyone! From simple canoe rentals on the Caney Fork, to kayak rentals and adventure packages, Canoe The Caney is one of the most enjoyable and affordable family activities you will find in Tennessee.

17055 Smithville Highway

Silver Point, TN 38582

800-579-7893

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Ziplining

Ziplining

Zipping is a thrilling adventure with a bird's eye view! Families, friends, and groups of all kinds love soaring through the green hills of Fontanel. Zippers sail through the air on steel cables, secured in a safety harness and attached to a zip pulley system. Zip tours operate year round. Experience zipping during every season!

4225 Whites Creek Pike

Nashville, TN 37189

615-297-2250

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Mountain Hiking

Mountain Hiking

There are several state parks around the Lebanon, Mount Juliet, and Nashville areas, with walking trails, but if you want a true hike, head about 45 minutes east! There are gorgeous, scenic hikes with waterfalls, caves to explore, and mountain views! Several trails have an awesome swimming hole by the waterfall so you can cool off after your hike! Pack a lunch and head outside to one of these awesome trails! A staff favorite is Virgin Falls! This is a day hike, but the caves, waterfalls, and views at the end are worth it!

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Bledsoe Creek State Park

Bledsoe Creek State Park

Bledsoe Creek State Park offers more than six miles of scenic walking trails. The trails meander through the forest and along the lakeshore of the park. One mile of these trails is paved making it accessible to persons with disabilities. The trails are open year round.  Bledsoe Creek also offers a boat launch ramp for the general public,  fishing at Old Hickory Lake, picnic facilities (the largest able to accommodate up to 150 people) and park programs which provide entertainment for all ages and change annually.

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Shopping & Antiquing

Shopping & Antiquing

You'll feel like you've gone back in time when you visit the square in downtown Lebanon! The cute colorful buildings are host to several antique shops, and little boutiques perfect for an afternoon shopping trip.

112 Public Square

Lebanon, TN 37087

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