Local Area Attractions Near Nashville East / Lebanon KOA Journey

Nashville isn't the only place with lots of attractions, there's lots to do right here in Lebanon! Check out www.visitwilsoncounty.com to see all that our little town has to offer!
You can also download free apps on your smartphone that will guide you through local trails and points of interest by searching "Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways" in the Google Play Store!

Tennessee State Museum

Tennessee State Museum

The Tennessee State Museum is one of the largest state museums in the nation with more than 60,000 square feet of permanent exhibits and a 10,000 square foot changing exhibition hall. The museum's interpretive exhibits begin 15,000 years ago and continue through the early 1900s interpreting Tennessee's history during the Prehistoric, Frontier, Age of Jackson, Antebellum, Civil War, and Reconstruction periods.

Fifth and Deaderick Streets

Nashville, TN 37203

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Ryman Auditorium

Ryman Auditorium

The original, and now winter, home of the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium is a showcase for the best and most promising in country & western, bluegrass and zydeco acts. Daytime tours of this country tourism mecca showcase the legendary auditorium's history and highlights, even letting visitors stand on the Ryman's awe-inspiring stage.

116 Fifth Avenue North

Nashville, TN 37203

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Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Schermerhorn Symphony Center

If you've had all the honky tonkin' you can handle on Broadway, a change of pace is just a few blocks away. Nashville might be famous around the world for its country music, but the Schermerhorn Symphony Center provides a world-class facility for classical music. Its timeless design is influenced by many of Europe's finest concert halls, including the custom-built 3,600-pipe concert organ, but it's the high-tech attention to the acoustical details that allows for an unparalleled musical atmosphere. The Schermerhorn is home sweet home for the Grammy® Award-winning Nashville Symphony, so there's a great chance to catch a concert all year round.

1 Symphony Place

nashville, TN 37201

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Nashville Sounds

Nashville Sounds

After a fifteen-year hiatus, Nashville returned to baseball in 1978 as the Southern League expansion franchise team, the Nashville Sounds.

534 Chestnut St

Nashville, TN 37203

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Music City Center

Music City Center

While the Music City Center is most obviously about the brick-and-mortar facility to serve our guests, it will also serve as the city's front porch, located in the heart of downtown Nashville. It will be a gathering spot for hundreds of thousands of visitors seeing our city for the first time, just steps from the Ryman Auditorium and the Broadway honky tonks, the musical venues that have launched thousands of careers and help generate the city's nickname.

601 Commerce Street

Nashville, TN 37203

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Local Area Recreation Near Nashville East / Lebanon KOA Journey

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 Kayaking

Canoeing and Kayaking

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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