Parks Near Nashville, Tennessee
Discover stunning Appalachian scenery near Nashville, including America's most-visited national park and underground wonders.
Popular Parks Near Nashville
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
220 miles from Nashville
4.8
National Park
Highlights:
- Mountain vistas
- Waterfalls
- Black bears
Mammoth Cave National Park
100 miles from Nashville
4.6
National Park
Highlights:
- World's longest cave
- Cave tours
- Above-ground trails
Radnor Lake State Park
10 miles from Nashville
4.7
State Park
Highlights:
- Urban nature escape
- Wildlife
- Easy trails
Popular Activities
- Hiking
- Cave tours
- Wildlife viewing
- Waterfall chasing
- Photography
Best Times to Visit
- Spring for wildflowers
- Fall for colors
- Summer for full access
Driving Tips
- Smokies extremely crowded - go early or weekdays
- Mammoth Cave requires tour reservations
- Cades Cove loop closes at sunset
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