5 Last-Minute Outdoor Adventures You Must Have Before Nashville’s Summer Is Gone For Good

Exploring the great outdoors in the summertime is the highlight of our year - what about you? Planning a sweet vacation in July and August keeps us going through the gray months of March and April, pulls us through the beauty of springtime and straight to the sun-drenched days of summer. Since the year is now more than half over, here are five great outdoor adventures to have in Nashville before the autumn rushes in. Happy adventuring!

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5. Take this epic 30-mile road trip around the city.

We've planned out one heck of a day here in Nashville, where you can explore the entire span of the city with a couple of breaks for food and coffee. There's even a map that you can customize to fit your schedule. We even included a trip to a new local pizza joint - you'll love it.

4. Explore ten of the most unvisited natural attractions in Nashville.

These beautiful spaces go unvisited by many here in Music City, and we're in love with every single one of them. From Peeler Park to the north to - well. We'll let you find out for yourself. It's an adventure worth having, and one many don't take advantage of.

3. Take a trip to this eerie lake near Nashville, and learn its history.

Center Hill Lake has an eerie story behind it, one that has kept locals and visitors enthralled for years. There is a graveyard (!!) located under the lake, and you can even take a "haunted" canoe trip across the waters in the middle of the night. Um, hello? Is there ANYTHING better for ghost hunters?!

2. Perhaps visit this hidden park just outside of the city?

Maybe you're more of an outdoorsy person...? Take a treetop adventure, visit Bells Bend (it's a Nashville hidden treasure!), wander the great outdoors. There's something about the wide expanse of this beautiful park that will truly rejuvenate your heart.

1. These natural attractions are just ready for a day trip.

Most people think that Nashville is simply a city, a place full of glass and concrete, but take a look at these beautiful natural attractions and you'll find a whole new side to Music City. It's a varied place, and there's a reason folks flock to it with such intensity.

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