Phillip Miller

It gets a little batty at Duber Cave State Park, where its most prominent natural cave used to lend its big roomy mouth to local square dances, radio shows and big band instrumental concerts; the cave is now temporarily sold out due to a thriving bat community. Bats aside, there's plenty of outdoor recreation like fishing, hiking and picnicking to enjoy, making a trip to this bat cave well worth the drive.

Slip into luxurious romance at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Surround yourselves with southern hospitality in a romantic room overlooking luscious indoor gardens. Dine together at Old Hickory Steakhouse, share drinks out at Jack Daniel's and walk to the Grand Ole Opry to hear a love song or two.

Nashville Children's Theatre is the city's children's theatre. Watch extraordinary original children's theatrical productions being performed by professional adult actors that awe children and make family time special. Your child will get lost in the magical storytelling at the oldest professional children's theater in America and so may you.

Discover America's best-known whiskey at the Jack Daniel's Distillery, the oldest distillery in the United States located in Lynchburg, Tennessee and well worth the hour drive from Nashville. Learn about Mr. Jack Daniels, tour the distillery, taste great whiskey and if you want, purchase a bottle to take home.