With social distancing guidelines in play, summer vacation plans may look a little different this year. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun right here close to home!!

We've compiled this list of hidden gems and Summer Staycation ideas, all within a 2-hour radius of Nashville!

 

Unique Overnight Stays:

Forest Gully Farms, a hobbit themed airbnb - Santa Fe, TN Wee Nook, another hobbit themed airbnb - McEwen, TN Sulfur Springs, TN's first luxury treehouse - Bloomington Springs, TN Nashville Zoo's Night Owls, a great overnight experience for groups at the zoo - Nashville, TN

Outdoor Adventures:

Ruby Falls cave tours - Chattanooga, TN Cumberland Caverns, daytime and overnight caving adventures - McMinnville, TN Tip-A-Canoe, kayak & canoe rentals on The Warpath River - Kingston Springs, TN United Street Tours, local food & history walking tours - Nashville, TN Beaman Park Nature Center, hiking trails - Nashville, TN The Adventure Park, Nashville's largest climbing park - Nashville, TN Adventureworks, zip line park - Nashville, TN Twin Lakes Catfish Farm, fishing, camping & restaurant - Baxter, TN Stardust Drive-In movie theatre - Watertown, TN  **FYI - TOBYMAC has a concert here on June 25th!  127 Yard Sale, the world's longest yard sale - 690 miles long, from MI to AL, passing through KY & TN

Museums & Zoos:

Nashville Zoo - Nashville, TN Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo - Horse Cave, KY U.S. Space & Rocket Center museum - Huntsville, AL Corvette Museum - Bowling Green, KY The Historic RailPark Train Museum - Bowling Green, KY Customs House Museum & Cultural Center - Clarksville, TN

Activities At Home:

AR Workshop, art DIY-to-go kits - Nashville, TN Backyard family picnic, with takeout from your favorite local restaurants - Nashville, TN Virtual Attractions & Events - Nashville, TN