Top Nashville Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

Swap large group bus tours for a more intimate and luxurious way of ticking off lots of top Nashville sights—an evening helicopter tour. Choose a time slot to suit your preferences, and see aerial views of Nashville and its glorious sunset, or the sparkling city lights at night. The flight passes a variety of key landmarks such as Sylvan Park, the Ryman Auditorium, the Bridgestone Arena, and the home of the Tennessee Titans—the Nissan Stadium.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This exciting private carriage ride is jam packed with beautiful sites, historic landmarks and fun facts about Nashville’s long history. From downtown Nashville with all it’s sites and sounds to Bicentennial Mall State Park, which is patterned after the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This is our premier ride with a duration of 2 full hours of enjoyment. The carriage ride will have a bathroom break at the state park farmers market or public restrooms. Private Reverse Ride, Call to schedule your Ride Pickup and Drop-off at 100 Broadway downtown Nashville only

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.

Catch all the must-see Nashville sights on this fun and flexible Pokémon Go tour. Hit up Poké Stops and battle at Gyms throughout Nashville alongside your group of one to 45 people and a personal safety officer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 great activity for friends or families. Take a break from shopping in Opry Mills Mall, and instead, embark on a special mission—an escape room challenge. Enjoy the flexibility of being able to choose which game you play—such as a gold rush game or a secret agent-themed game. Once in the escape room spend an hour solving puzzles and working as a team to complete your special mission.

Only in Nashville can you kayak right through downtown, combining a nature high with skyline views. Your guide gives brief instructions and includes all necessary equipment, making this tour suitable for newbies and experienced paddlers alike. Fit in a fun outdoor activity without needing to leave the city!

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.

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.

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.

Take a break from the city with this Nashville flyboarding experience. After a brief safety training, set out on the water and soar over Percy Priest Lake, taking in awesome views as you maneuver through the air superhero-style. This tour is a literally a blast—get in a quick adrenaline dose or make it last longer with tour duration options.