Top Nashville Outdoor Activities

Explore Nashville from a local's perspective on this city tour with a local guide. Aboard an open-air, low-speed vehicle, cruise through Nashville to see more than 35 landmarks and other sightseeing locations. Notable sights along this tour include Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Johnny Cash Museum, Germantown, The Gulch, Tootsies, and Music Row. Select a morning, afternoon, or evening tour when booking.

See more of Nashville than just the music sights on this street art tour by private golf cart. With a guide, cruise along city streets, stopping at murals for photo ops. Select a morning, afternoon, or evening departure time when booking.

Go ziplining through an old-growth forest on this active tour from Nashville. The ziplines in the course vary from up to 700 feet (213 meters) long and about 85 feet (26 meters) high. Your guide shares commentary about the native plant life and wildlife of the region as you experience the region up close. Choose from several departure times each day to suit your schedule.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to line dance, then this is the experience for you. Save time watching videos over and over again, and instead, get expert guidance from a teacher. The lesson is perfect for beginners, as it starts with the basic steps, and progresses to line dances that are well-known across the US. Best of all, at the end, a video is provided to take home with you, so you can practice in your own time.

This is a fun and luxurious way to get a whistle-stop tour of Nashville’s top sights. Instead of being stuck in traffic, ascend into the sky in a helicopter and see the best of Music City from above. Along the way, listen to commentary about the sights you pass and fly over lots of key city landmarks in a short space of time—such as the Ryman Auditorium, Tennessee State Capital, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Roar through Nashville on a jacked-up 4x4 truck named Cowboy. This unique tour gives you a ride on a real monster truck accompanied by commentary from your guide about Nashville and the surrounds.

Experience Downtown Nashville on this unique 75-minute Public Party Tractor Tour with its own onboard dance floor and DJ. Your group's professional tractor driver will take you on an amazing journey through Music City as you enjoy music, a light-up dance floor, and more while you see the city from a different perspective.

Enjoy a little bit of everything during this unique, small-group combo tour in Nashville: tick off top landmarks in downtown Nashville—from the Tennessee State Capitol to famous honky tonk bars— in a comfortable golf cart, get a peek at the city’s Instagrammable murals, and taste locally brewed moonshine, whiskey, and vodka in two distilleries.

Get to know Nashville's pub and brewery scene on this tour by open-air shuttle cart. With a guide, visit some of the city's top breweries, where you have the option to try craft beers. Times vary depending on the day of the week; select when booking. Please note: Drinks at each stop are at your own expense.

See Nashville from a fresh perspective with this small-group kayaking excursion. Meet your guide at a pick-up point and utilize the complimentary shuttle to reach the launch point. Then paddle three miles downstream back to downtown Nashville, admiring skyline views along the way. All necessary equipment is provided; water and sunscreen are complimentary.

Get oriented with Nashville on this quick "New Nashville" tour, which was designed to show off the best of the city for those short on time or who only want an introduction before exploring more on their own. Traveling by open-top double-decker bus, you'll pass by more than 100 landmarks and attractions, such as Ryman Auditorium and Vanderbilt University.

Kick your boring city tours to the curb — or at least putt them that way. This small-group tour of Nashville turns the city into your playground as you compete with your friends for the lowest score, calculated by the type of drink you order and your golfing abilities. Your guide will bring a caddie, a mobile putting green, and a set of putters to make sure the fun doesn't stop.

Because the Nashville Zoo is a popular attraction in Music City, the ticket lines can get super long, especially on the weekends. Prebook your Nashville Zoo admission ticket ahead of time online, and bypass those long purchasing lines and go straight to the queues to get inside. This zoo makes a perfect outing for families or anyone interested in exploring the wide variety of exhibits without feeling rushed.

Say ‘howdy’ to Music City in this rockin’ tour of Nashville on an electric bike. Hop on a fat tire bicycle and roll through some of the coolest spots in the city including the famed Music Row, Printers Alley, The Gulch, and Fort Nashboro. There are tons of photo ops to be had with panoramic skyline views and unique local hot spots. Add a little thrill into the afternoon with a downhill ride at 35mph.

There's more to Nashville than the honky tonks on Broadway, and the best way to visit the Nashville neighborhoods is by touring the city on bike. Pedal along the Nashville greenways through parks and tree-lined boulevards, taking in the architectural and every day sights that make Nashville such a great city. Pass restaurants, bars, shops, and sights as you pedal your way downtown, enjoying the city at a slower pace while also getting a workout.

Nashville is known as 'Music City', and the home of country music—which makes it the ideal place to visit a professional recording studio. No need to worry if your music knowledge is limited—there are over 20,000 backing tracks to choose from, so you can sing along to your favorite songs with a sound engineer to help you. During the recording session, family and friends can watch your performance through a window—making it a fun and entertaining experience for all.

Cycle the historic streets and scenic bike paths of Nashville on this half-day bike tour. With your guide in the lead, enjoy sights such as the State Capitol, Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and others. Pedal past hidden gems that you'll want to visit for food, drink, and music, later in your Nashville stay. Riders of all ability levels welcome; use of bicycle and helmet included.

Hop a specialty golf cart to ride in style between some of Nashville’s splashiest entrepreneur-founded boutiques. On this small-group shopping tour, you’ll have plenty of time to work those credit cards in white-hot Music City. Tours include plenty of time to grab an artisan cocktail along the way, plus stops at the city’s most colorful, selfie-worthy murals.

Only in Nashville can you ride a paddle board right through downtown, combining a nature high with skyline views. Head down the Cumberland River and catch views of Riverfront Park and other Nashville sights. Your guide gives brief instructions and includes all necessary equipment, making this tour suitable for newbies and experienced paddlers alike.

Save time watching tutorial videos and learn how to line dance the authentic way—at a dance studio in Nashville. No need to worry about embarrassing yourself in front of others—this is a completely private class with just your group and the teacher. Learn how to do up to three different line dances to country music and pop with step-by-step instructions to suit your experience level.

Take a break from city live and traverse 1.5-miles of Tennessee terrain on a 90-minute zipline adventure. Soar across eight ziplines, with a maximum length of 700-feet and a top height of 85-feet. Along the way, learn about the the local flora and fauna from your guide.  It’s a fun activity regardless of age or experience level. You always feel secure with a provided helmet, safety harness, and pulley system.

Located in Downtown Nashville, these adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. You might escape...You WILL have fun! Choose to play one of four uniquely immersive games: - Timeliner: Train Through Time - Save the future! - Gold Rush - Find hidden gold in the California hills! - Prison Break - Complete a daring escape from the evil warden! - The Heist - Recover a stolen masterpiece from an art thief!

Get your bearings of Nashville and tick off lots of city sights in a short space of time with this narrated carriage ride. No need to worry about sharing the carriage with other groups as the tour is completely private. Along the way, pass by the Johnny Cash Museum, the Ryman Auditorium, and learn fun facts about the city as you travel.

This is an excellent way to make the most of limited time in Nashville and get your bearings of the city at the same time. Rise above Music City in a climate-controlled helicopter and catch a glimpse of a variety of key landmarks—such as the Bridgestone Arena, Downtown Nashville, the Tennessee State Capitol, and Music Row. To make the experience even more luxurious, champagne is provided during the flight.