Misfits of vintage

Go on a Zoofari to the Nashville Zoo. Come face-to-face with more than three hundred and fifty animals, including majestic creatures like Bengal tigers and African Elephants. You'll be smack in the middle of big animal adventures and attractions, including the Wild Animal Carousel and the 66,000-square-foot Jungle Gym.

Antique lovers with a green thumb find happiness at the Antiques and Garden Show  of Nashville, one of the largest antique and horticulture festivals in the country. Attendees from all over the world browse over one hundred and fifty antique and garden booths, hear engaging lectures, and see and purchase rare, beautiful antiques.

Pack the sunscreen and head out to Nashville Shores Waterpark, the premier 365-acre outdoor wonderland. Spend hours water logged on eight thrilling water slides and swim around in three action-packed pools. Master the paddle at Kayak Cove and play in the sand at Parker Sandbox. Land lovers, you're set with a game of miniature golf, volleyball, frisbee and horseshoes.

Harvest farm fresh goodies at the Nashville Farmers' Market. Shop the marketplace's unique blend of local farmers selling fresh eggs, milk, cheese, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Stroll through the many artesian merchant shops peddling a variety of wares from fragrant hand made soaps to table fresh flowers.