Top Tennessee Outdoor Activities - page 2

While visiting Memphis, take a guided sightseeing tour of downtown, passing many landmarks and enjoying some free time to explore. Then board a paddlewheel boat for a cruise on the Mississippi River. See Memphis’ highlights, including Beale Street and the former mansions of the Victorian Village neighborhood—ideal for first-time visitors. This combo tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from select hotels, for your convenience.

Check out one of the most scenic drives in America on this approximately three hour jeep tour along the Foothills Parkway in the Smoky Mountains. This is a small group tour, so you’ll keep costs down by sharing your vehicle. But you’ll still have excellent views, several stops for photos, and a fun family-friendly all terrain ride.

Get to know Nashville's pub and brewery scene on this 2-Hour Guided Afternoon or Evening Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart. With a local guide, visit up to 4 of the city's top breweries or distilleries, where you have the option to try craft beers and other spirits. You may even have the chance to pass by some of Nashville's top murals on the way to tour locations, as well as meet the people behind the drinks and learn how they're made. Please note: Drinks at each stop are at your own expense.

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 numerous landmarks and other sightseeing locations. Notable sights along this tour include Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Music Row, The Gulch, and Marathon Village. Select a morning, afternoon, or evening tour when booking.

There are lots of gaming experience across Nashville, but not many let you enjoy classic games with a larger-than-life twist. This play pass gives you access to the Nashville Play Playground, where you can take on interactive challenges and challenge your friends and family to a variety of group activities.

Explore the lush Tennessee countryside during the cool sunset hours with this scenic horseback ride along a forested trail. Pick up the basics with a quick lesson at the stables, then head out with your riding guide through the rolling fields and woods for a leisurely paced excursion. Spot local wildlife from rabbits to deer as the landscape comes to life as the temperatures dip and stop to take in views along the way.

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.

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.

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.

This guided tour of the Belle Meade Mansion offers an unforgettable experience at one of Nashville's most iconic historic sites, with a wine tasting. Explore the impressive 1853 Greek Revival Mansion on a guided tour, then enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at the on-site Belle Meade Winery. Your admission also includes access to the scenic grounds, historic outbuildings, outdoor games, walking trails, gift shops, and the delicious Belle Meade Meat & Three restaurant.

Indulge your sweet tooth at Crave Golf Club, where dreams of playing golf in a real-life Candy Land come true. Immerse yourself in a unique miniature golf experience with a candy-themed course that winds its way to the rooftop. Enjoy 38 holes plus mini-bowling, escape rooms, and a candy store to satisfy all your sugary cravings.

Come away from your trip to Nashville with a new skill with this two-step and country swing dancing class. Learn the history of country dancing as you try out your new moves alongside your fellow country music-loving classmates. Don’t worry about your dancing ability; this class is designed to accommodate any skill level, even beginners.

Roar through Nashville aboard a jacked-up 4x4 truck. This unique tour offers an unforgettable ride with lively commentary from your guide about the city and its surroundings.

See the highlights of Nashville’s musical history on this small-group electric bike tour. It’s literally rock and roll as the wheels of an e-bike ride you through Music Row, Lower Broadway, Marathon Village, and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park without breaking a sweat. Let the expertise of your guide take you beyond downtown to the site of the CMA Fest, RCA Studio B, and more before returning to downtown Nashville’s Music Row.

You don’t have to retreat to the country to live your cowboy or cowgirl adventure: this 4,500-acre urban oasis is right in the middle of Memphis. Saddle up and explore the trails inside this sprawling city park, which is home to a variety of wildlife including deer, ducks, cranes, and more. Horses are well-trained and accustomed to riders of all experience levels.

Prepare to get wet on an exciting Smoky Mountain rafting adventure down the Pigeon River. Even if it’s your first time, grab a paddle and navigate dozens of class I and II rapids that offer plenty of splashes and thrills but are perfect for beginners. The closest rafting to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, this 2-hour afternoon trip makes a great addition to any Smoky Mountain family vacation.

Take in the extraordinary forest ecosystems of the Great Smoky Mountains while getting your adrenaline flowing on this extreme jeep tour through Newfound Gap. Your guide will take you in an open-air jeep from Pigeon Forge uphill to the nearly mile-high Gap, and then back down to base. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history and geography of this remarkable wild land.

No need to travel far to take this thrilling Pigeon River white-water rafting tour, which departs from a central location right by Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg—one of the closest put-ins in the area. As the lengthiest rafting trip on the Pigeon River, this excursion is perfect for thrill seekers, while a guide on every raft makes it appropriate for rafters of all experience levels.

Cruise on Nashville's Cumberland River aboard one of the country's largest paddle-wheel boats, the 'General Jackson Showboat', during this excursion. Book for a lunch or dinner cruise, enjoying the scenery on the riverbanks as well as live entertainment. Round-trip transportation from local hotels included.

Test your analytical skills while having lots of fun with your friends with an escape game. Follow a set of clues to help you complete your mission, with only an hour to 'escape'—or not. Choose from five different immersive games, ranging from a gold-hunting experience to a Mars mission.

Discover the vibrant and ever-evolving street art scene of Nashville on our Nashville Mural Tour! This 2-hour guided tour will take you through the city's most Instagram-worthy locations, showcasing the stunning murals and colorful walls that are bringing new life to Music City. From iconic street art to hidden gems, you’ll learn about the artists, the stories behind each mural, and the cultural impact of Nashville’s growing art scene. Your expert guide will lead you on foot or by golf cart to the best locations, where you’ll have plenty of time to snap photos, explore the artwork, and dive into Nashville’s creative side. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this tour is the perfect way to see the city in a whole new light!

Test your rafting skills on the white-water rapids of the Upper Pigeon River with this private rafting adventure. Set off with an expert guide to take on the churning river and enjoy views of the Cherokee National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains. Navigate the river with tips from your guide, stopping along the way to take a dip.

Hop a specialty golf cart to ride in style between some of Nashville’s splashiest entrepreneur-founded boutiques. On this 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.

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.