The rolling hills of Nashville make it ideal for hiking and biking as well. Within 15 miles of Downtown Nashville, you’ll find Radnor Lake State Park, Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway and Percy Warner Park which are amongst our favorites in the city. In total, Nashville boasts 200+ miles of trails and greenways and 15,800+ acres of open space.

The City of Franklin and Williamson County have a variety of parks and trails that are great for walking, hiking and biking.

The Natchez Trace Trail is a 444 mile parkway that spans 3 states, including Tennessee. We are fortunate that it runs right through middle Tennessee.  You can either take a leisurely drive along here and see the famed Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge for a photo opp or find one of the many hiking trails.

• Nashville/ Franklin Trail Details: https://natcheztracetravel.com/natchez-trace-tennessee/nashville-franklin-tn.html
• Leiper’s Fork Trail Details: https://natcheztracetravel.com/natchez-trace-tennessee/leipers-fork-fly-tn.html

For those who aren’t comfortable exploring by bike on their own, this is a great option to see some of Nashville’s more popular areas and visit Downtown Nashville.

We love exploring new (and even familiar places) by bike. When we got to Nashville from Florida, though let’s just say we weren’t used to the hills. 🙂 Electric bikes make it a bit easier to tackle our rolling hills through Middle Tennessee. Pedego offers quality rentals and great service. They also have locations in Nashville and Franklin which are both fun places to check out on a bike. They even offer kid- friendly options and the option to explore on your own or take a guided tour.

If you want to see one of (if not) the best view of the city skyline, head up to Love Circle. The background views make for a great photo opp and many people even opt to bring a little picnic to enjoy. We’ve had couples stay with us who have even gotten engaged right here with the Nashville skyline twinkling in the background.

Cuddle with baby goats? Yes, please! We adore this farm and their precious goats. We’ve followed this family (not in a creepy way) since we discovered their cheeses at the farmer’s market and it has been great to see them grow and would highly suggest a visit, especially if you’re coming with the whole family.

The Wilkins Branch Mountain Bike Park is roughly 156 acres in Leiper’s Fork. It is a dedicated mountain bike park with miles of single track trails ranging from beginner to advanced.