Finding a place to have a fun-filled day in Indiana is never difficult, and you don’t even need to go to one of our many cities to entertain yourself. Nashville, Indiana is an amazing small town in Brown County with so much to offer visitors. If you’ve never been to this charming town, here are 10 things to do in Nashville that make it the perfect destination for a summer day trip.
- The Nashville Express
Nashville Express/Facebook If you’ve never been to Nashville, you absolutely have to check out everything the town has to offer by taking a ride on the Nashville Express. This train will take you around town, pointing out popular places to visit along the way.
- Brown County State Park
Rain0975/Flickr Brown County State Park is arguably the largest attraction in the town of Nashville. It’s the largest state park in Indiana and offers a ton of fun activities for visitors. Enjoy hiking, camping, nature exhibits, covered bridges, horseback riding, and so much more at this gorgeous park.
- Yellowwood State Forest
WFIU Public Radio/Flickr Unlike Brown County State Park (which is $7-$9 for entry), this park is completely free. You can enjoy many of the same things, like camping and hiking, and have a terrific body of water to canoe, kayak, or swim in. This is also a popular spot for picnicking and could make for a great romantic or family memory.
- Brown County Playhouse
Brown County Playhouse/Facebook Whether you’re into movies, art, music, or film, this nifty playhouse has something for everyone. Functioning as a community theater and local movie theater this amazing playhouse may not look like much on the outside, but is charming and entertaining on the inside. Check out their listings to visit during a comedy show, film, musical, or other event of your interest.
- Explore Local Shops
Serge Melki/Flickr Many people visit Nashville to enjoy the local scenery and browse their local shops. Nashville also has a great reputation for its art scene, so you’re bound to encounter amazing public art. If you’re looking for craft supplies, homemade gifts, or something a little unique, the shops in downtown Nashville are where you want to head!
- Brown County Winery
Brown County Winery/Nashville If you love wine, you simply can’t visit Nashville without swinging by Brown County Winery. From their stunning grounds to their delicious blends, you’ll love exploring and tasting in this winery.
- Antique Alley
Brown County Antique Mall/Facebook If you’re a fan of vintage items, you’ll absolutely fall in love with Antique Alley in Nashville. This amazing antique mall in Brown County as some stunning finds and is a ton of fun to explore!
- Salt Creek Golf Retreat
Salt Creek Golf Retreat & Overlook Conference Center/Facebook Golf fans will fall in love with the beauty of Salt Creek. This stunning retreat has a par 71 golf course which covers over 6,000 yards. This stop in Nashville will truly relax and invigorate you.
- Ethereal Day Spa & Salon
Ethereal Day Spa & Salon/Facbook A long day of shopping and exploring Nashville will end right if you head over to the Ethereal Day Spa & Salon. This full service day spa offers facials, massages, couples massages, a hot tub, sauna, and more!
- Nashville Fudge Kitchen
Nashville Fudge Kitchen/Facebook Before you leave Nashville, you have to check out Nashville Fudge Kitchen for some of the best homemade treats you’ll ever taste! Watch them make candy, indulge in ice cream, and bring some homemade fudge home for your friends or family (…or eat it all in the car on the drive home; we won’t tell!).
Have you ever visited Nashville for a summer day trip? Think you’d enjoy bringing your spouse or family along on a day trip here? Let us know which stop you can’t wait to visit!
Nashville Express/Facebook
If you’ve never been to Nashville, you absolutely have to check out everything the town has to offer by taking a ride on the Nashville Express. This train will take you around town, pointing out popular places to visit along the way.
Rain0975/Flickr
Brown County State Park is arguably the largest attraction in the town of Nashville. It’s the largest state park in Indiana and offers a ton of fun activities for visitors. Enjoy hiking, camping, nature exhibits, covered bridges, horseback riding, and so much more at this gorgeous park.
WFIU Public Radio/Flickr
Unlike Brown County State Park (which is $7-$9 for entry), this park is completely free. You can enjoy many of the same things, like camping and hiking, and have a terrific body of water to canoe, kayak, or swim in. This is also a popular spot for picnicking and could make for a great romantic or family memory.
Brown County Playhouse/Facebook
Whether you’re into movies, art, music, or film, this nifty playhouse has something for everyone. Functioning as a community theater and local movie theater this amazing playhouse may not look like much on the outside, but is charming and entertaining on the inside. Check out their listings to visit during a comedy show, film, musical, or other event of your interest.
Serge Melki/Flickr
Many people visit Nashville to enjoy the local scenery and browse their local shops. Nashville also has a great reputation for its art scene, so you’re bound to encounter amazing public art. If you’re looking for craft supplies, homemade gifts, or something a little unique, the shops in downtown Nashville are where you want to head!
Brown County Winery/Nashville
If you love wine, you simply can’t visit Nashville without swinging by Brown County Winery. From their stunning grounds to their delicious blends, you’ll love exploring and tasting in this winery.
Brown County Antique Mall/Facebook
If you’re a fan of vintage items, you’ll absolutely fall in love with Antique Alley in Nashville. This amazing antique mall in Brown County as some stunning finds and is a ton of fun to explore!
Salt Creek Golf Retreat & Overlook Conference Center/Facebook
Golf fans will fall in love with the beauty of Salt Creek. This stunning retreat has a par 71 golf course which covers over 6,000 yards. This stop in Nashville will truly relax and invigorate you.
Ethereal Day Spa & Salon/Facbook
A long day of shopping and exploring Nashville will end right if you head over to the Ethereal Day Spa & Salon. This full service day spa offers facials, massages, couples massages, a hot tub, sauna, and more!
Nashville Fudge Kitchen/Facebook
Before you leave Nashville, you have to check out Nashville Fudge Kitchen for some of the best homemade treats you’ll ever taste! Watch them make candy, indulge in ice cream, and bring some homemade fudge home for your friends or family (…or eat it all in the car on the drive home; we won’t tell!).
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