Local Area Recreation Near Brown County / Nashville KOA Holiday

There's lots to do in and around Nashville. Thrillist Travel's list of 50 must-see small towns has named Nashville as Indiana's destination. Come check out the shops, galleries, wineries, and local parks that make us a "must-see" town!  For more information on what's happening, see www.browncounty.com

See How It's Made

See How It's Made

Stroll through the Village to see how Brown County's handcrafted tradition is kept alive!  Brown County Weavery, Lawrence Family Glassblowers, Wooden Wonders, Quintessence Gallery, The Candy Dish, Carmel Corn Cottage, Miller's Ice Cream, Nashville Fudge Kitchen, and Schwab's Fudge for live demonstrations!

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Brown County Carriage Rides

Brown County Carriage Rides

Experience a different way of travel. Imagine slowing it down a bit and taking part in an older way of life that our ancestors did and some people still do. Take a trip through the town of Nashville on a horse and carriage ride and get a unique perspective of the sites.

At the corner of Franklin St. & Van Burean St. by Artist Colony Inn

Nashville, IN 47448

765-516-4865

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Nashville Express Tour Trains

Nashville Express Tour Trains

A Brown County staple for nearly four decades, the Nashville Express is the perfect way to take in all the sights. Simply sit back and relax on the 2.5 mile, 25 minute long scenic tour of Nashville, complete with a brief history lesson from the conductor. Offered May through October, board the train at Fearrin's Ice Cream (Franklin and Van Buren Streets).

95 South Van Buren Street

Nashville, IN 47448

812-988-6690

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Brown County/Nashville Kayaking Adventures

Brown County/Nashville Kayaking Adventures

Pathfinder Outfitters offers exciting and relaxing kayak adventure trips in Southern Indiana. Relax and relate to family, friends, and nature as you float down beautiful southern Indiana rivers. Leave the crowds behind, enjoy the beauty and get a workout at your own pace.

812-340-0700

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Deer Run Park

Deer Run Park

All amenities are free of charge with the exception of Baseball or Softball Fields for Tournaments. Please contact our office if you are interested in renting a field for this purpose.

  • Baseball & Softball Fields
  • Basketball Court
  • Community Garden
  • Fishing (Salt Creek borders Parks & Recreation property *license required )
  • Grills
  • Open Fields for all Sports
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Soccer Fields
  • Shelter House (reservations suggested)
  • Walking Trails
  • Disc Golf
  • Victory Skate Park
  • Volleyball Net
  • Canoe/Kayak Launch Site

1001 Deer Run Lane

Nashville, IN 47448

812-988-5522

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Hiking Trails

Hiking Trails

Brown County State Park has 12 trails of varying lengths and difficulties.

Hitz-Rhodehamel Nature Preserve -  three-mile trail that loops around the 484-acre Hitz-Rhodehamel Nature Preserve.

Stone Head Nature Preserve boasts 5.4 miles of trails through wetlands, meadows, and forested ridges interspersed with deep ravines.

The Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill is a rugged preserve that helps form a huge block of continuous forest habitat, protected forever for the benefit of songbirds, raptors, and box turtles. This trail, built by the Hoosier Hikers Council, will take you on a beautiful journey from the ridgeline to the valley and back. You have the option to walk the easy portion along an old road, or do the loop for a more rugged hike.

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Salt Creek Trail

Salt Creek Trail

Salt Creek Trail is the first paved trail in Brown County and was opened on November 8th, 2013. This scenic trail is three fourths of a mile. There are two trail heads located at the southeast corner of the Nashville CVS or the southeast corner of the YMCA parking lot.

1001 Deer Run Lane

Nashville, IN 47448

812-988-5522

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