Make science a fun exploration at the Adventure Science Center, in Nashville. Kids can see attractions like Cosmic Concerts with lasers, music and stars, climb the world's tallest tower at Adventure Tower, explore animal habitats at the Animal Secrets exhibit, and discover far away galaxies at the Planetarium.
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.
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.