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ITINERARY

3h 14m169 miles23 stops
1
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243-3081
This 19 acre park in the heart of Nashville serves as a monument to the bicentennial celebration of the State of Tennessee. This park offers plenty of opportunities to learn about the long history of Tennessee while having a great experience in a beautiful green space. More information on this park and many more can be found at the TN State Parks website.
2
Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208-2624
The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.
3
Sips n Strokes
1112 Division St, Nashville, TN 37203-4189
4
Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch
429B Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4832
Jackalope Brewing Company's taproom and brewery The Ranch offers locally hand-crafted beers, brewery tours, small bites, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
5
Springwater Supper Club and Lounge
115 27th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203-1410
6
Lane Motor Museum
702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210-4522
Lane Motor Museum in Nashville features the largest European collection of cars and motorcycles in the United States. Admission for adults aged 18-64 is $15; Admission for Youths aged 6-17 is $3; Admission for seniors 65+ is $10; Children under 5 are always free. There is plenty of FREE parking.
7
Amber Falls Winery Nashville
349 Opry Mills Dr Suite 751A, Nashville, TN 37214-2437
Amber Falls Winery Nashville is proud and excited to be the first and only winery at Opry Mills Mall! We are a satellite store for Amber Falls Winery & Cellars in Hampshire, TN. Our mission is to bring the same exceptional customer service and award-winning wine to Nashville! We offer wine tastings, wine by the glass and also sell our fabulous wine by the bottle. We offer wine tastings, wine by the glass and also sell our fabulous wine by the bottle. Something new that we are excited about is selling our delicious WineTeaZers in growlers! Enjoy it anywhere and then bring your growler back for more! So swing by and taste some of our wine, sit and sip on a glass with friends and then take a few bottles home to enjoy!
8
Larry Keeton Theatre
108 Donelson Pike At the Fifty Forward Center, Nashville, TN 37214-2902
9
Athenian Luxe Spa & Bar
15537 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37211-6224
10
Downtown Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN
11
Bradley Academy Museum
415 S Academy St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130-3747
Originally a school for white males only, the academy was turned over to African-Americans in the early 1900s. This restored National Register building serves as a cultural and heritage museum where visitors can learn about the importance of the United States Colored Troops and the legacy of African-American education in our country. Bradley Academy Museum & Cultural Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am until 4 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, and $1 for children under 12.
12
Masterpiece Mixers Paint and Party Studio
8021 Dixie Hwy Suite 105, Louisville, KY 40258-1300
Get out and get creative! Unleash your inner artist at our upbeat painting parties. Join a regular class or book a private party and our super fun instructors will walk you step-by-step in creating your masterpiece. Great for birthday parties, girls night out, date night, bridal showers, company events and more.
13
Stitzel-Weller Distillery
3860 Fitzgerald Rd, Shively, Louisville, KY 40216-5236
Originally opening on Derby Day in 1935 and reopening to the public in 2014, the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery is one of the true cathedrals of the American whiskey industry.
14
Cardinal Stadium
2800 S Floyd St, Louisville, KY 40209-1818
15
Idlewild Butterfly Farm
1100 Logan St, Louisville, KY 40204-2421
ldlewild Butterfly Farm is a privately-owned business in Louisville, KY that operates as a butterfly farm, insectarium, educational destination, and retail store. We promote butterfly habitat cultivation, sustainable agricultural practices, and biological alternatives to chemical pest control. With the expertise of our staff of entomologists, we breed and rear our own stock of regional native butterflies for exhibits at zoos, botanical gardens, and conservatories across the United States. Butterflies are also available to our local customers for education at home and in the classroom.
16
St. James Catholic Church
1826 Edenside Ave, Louisville, KY 40204-1597
17
Fourth Street Live!
400 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202-3418
Fourth Street Live! is Louisville's premier dining and entertainment destination, located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky. A short walk from historic downtown hotels, the Kentucky International Convention Center, Waterfront Park, the KFC YUM Center, Slugger Field, and much more, Fourth Street Live! offers something for everyone! *Individual business hours may vary.
18
Kentucky International Convention Center
221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202-2903
19
Barrels & Billets
800 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-2620
An exciting bourbon experience where guests can blend, create and bottle their very own bourbon. Guests will blend with six award-winning WoodCraft bourbons which includes a 200 Year Oak, European Oak, American Oak, Cherry Wood, Maple Wood, and Smoked Oak. During the experience, guests will learn the art of bourbon blending before the blending process begins. Once the blending experience is complete, guests can have their recipe bottled onsite.
20
Frazier History Museum
829 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-2619
Frazier History Museum is the Official Starting Point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and where the world meets Kentucky. Located in downtown Louisville, this Kentucky museum has an extensive collection of historical items, famous weaponry, a large Bourbon exhibit, Cool Kentucky exhibit, Lewis & Clark Experience, a short film KentuckyShow!, private tours, bourbon tastings, Kentucky-themed gift shop, and more. Famous historical items include the Bloedner Monument - the oldest Civil War monument, Teddy Roosevelt's "Big Stick", Geronimo's bow & arrows, Custer's ivory pistols, George Washington's rifle, fossils dating back to the ice age, and more. The Frazier hosts 200+ events every year including weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, etc. We have nine venues unique to the Frazier, including a Rooftop Garden overlooking downtown Louisville, we will offer you a day you won't forget. At the Museum Shop, we sell over 100 bourbons and provide the best Kentucky-themed gifts in the state.
21
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1002
Built in the heart of Louisville, the ANGEL’S ENVY Distillery is downtown’s first fully operational whiskey production facility. Co-founded in 2010 by the late Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, ANGEL’S ENVY began as a passion project that combined their family’s deep-rooted passion for and knowledge of the industry with an innovative outlook on bourbon making and finishing. ANGEL’S ENVY opened the doors in 2016 and puts you in the center of our distilling process for a unique tour experience.
22
Louisville Waterfront Park
129 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202-1335
23
Cooking at the Cottage
3739 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40207-3023
Cooking at the Cottage, opened November 1, 2010 as a cooking school and offer a number of different and unique classes as well as series of classes each semester. Our classroom is open for corporate and team building events, private parties and much. We have a retail store adjacent that, specializing in quality cookware, bakeware, textiles, decorating supplies, gadgets, coffee/tea/chocolate.
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(969) review
This 19 acre park in the heart of Nashville serves as a monument to the bicentennial celebration of the State of Tennessee. This park offers plenty of opportunities to learn about the long history of Tennessee while having a great experience in a beautiful green space. More information on this park and many more can be found at the TN State Parks website.
600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243-3081
2
Tennessee State Museum
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(997) review
The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.
1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208-2624
3
Sips n Strokes
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
5.0
(9) review
1112 Division St, Nashville, TN 37203-4189
4
Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
Jackalope Brewing Company's taproom and brewery The Ranch offers locally hand-crafted beers, brewery tours, small bites, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
429B Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4832
5
Springwater Supper Club and Lounge
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
115 27th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203-1410
6
Lane Motor Museum
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(971) review
Lane Motor Museum in Nashville features the largest European collection of cars and motorcycles in the United States. Admission for adults aged 18-64 is $15; Admission for Youths aged 6-17 is $3; Admission for seniors 65+ is $10; Children under 5 are always free. There is plenty of FREE parking.
702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210-4522
7
Amber Falls Winery Nashville
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
Amber Falls Winery Nashville is proud and excited to be the first and only winery at Opry Mills Mall! We are a satellite store for Amber Falls Winery & Cellars in Hampshire, TN. Our mission is to bring the same exceptional customer service and award-winning wine to Nashville! We offer wine tastings, wine by the glass and also sell our fabulous wine by the bottle. We offer wine tastings, wine by the glass and also sell our fabulous wine by the bottle. Something new that we are excited about is selling our delicious WineTeaZers in growlers! Enjoy it anywhere and then bring your growler back for more! So swing by and taste some of our wine, sit and sip on a glass with friends and then take a few bottles home to enjoy!
349 Opry Mills Dr Suite 751A, Nashville, TN 37214-2437
8
Larry Keeton Theatre
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
108 Donelson Pike At the Fifty Forward Center, Nashville, TN 37214-2902
9
Athenian Luxe Spa & Bar
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.0
(9) review
15537 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37211-6224
10
Downtown Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
Murfreesboro, TN
11
Bradley Academy Museum
Murfreesboro, Tennessee·
5.0
(9) review
Originally a school for white males only, the academy was turned over to African-Americans in the early 1900s. This restored National Register building serves as a cultural and heritage museum where visitors can learn about the importance of the United States Colored Troops and the legacy of African-American education in our country. Bradley Academy Museum & Cultural Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am until 4 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, and $1 for children under 12.
415 S Academy St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130-3747
12
Masterpiece Mixers Paint and Party Studio
Louisville, Kentucky·
5.0
(9) review
Get out and get creative! Unleash your inner artist at our upbeat painting parties. Join a regular class or book a private party and our super fun instructors will walk you step-by-step in creating your masterpiece. Great for birthday parties, girls night out, date night, bridal showers, company events and more.
8021 Dixie Hwy Suite 105, Louisville, KY 40258-1300
13
Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.5
(838) review
Originally opening on Derby Day in 1935 and reopening to the public in 2014, the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery is one of the true cathedrals of the American whiskey industry.
3860 Fitzgerald Rd, Shively, Louisville, KY 40216-5236
14
Cardinal Stadium
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.0
(84) review
2800 S Floyd St, Louisville, KY 40209-1818
15
Idlewild Butterfly Farm
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.5
(9) review
ldlewild Butterfly Farm is a privately-owned business in Louisville, KY that operates as a butterfly farm, insectarium, educational destination, and retail store. We promote butterfly habitat cultivation, sustainable agricultural practices, and biological alternatives to chemical pest control. With the expertise of our staff of entomologists, we breed and rear our own stock of regional native butterflies for exhibits at zoos, botanical gardens, and conservatories across the United States. Butterflies are also available to our local customers for education at home and in the classroom.
1100 Logan St, Louisville, KY 40204-2421
16
St. James Catholic Church
Louisville, Kentucky·
5.0
(9) review
1826 Edenside Ave, Louisville, KY 40204-1597
17
Fourth Street Live!
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.0
(899) review
Fourth Street Live! is Louisville's premier dining and entertainment destination, located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky. A short walk from historic downtown hotels, the Kentucky International Convention Center, Waterfront Park, the KFC YUM Center, Slugger Field, and much more, Fourth Street Live! offers something for everyone! *Individual business hours may vary.
400 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202-3418
18
Kentucky International Convention Center
Louisville, Kentucky·
3.5
(86) review
221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202-2903
19
Barrels & Billets
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.0
(9) review
An exciting bourbon experience where guests can blend, create and bottle their very own bourbon. Guests will blend with six award-winning WoodCraft bourbons which includes a 200 Year Oak, European Oak, American Oak, Cherry Wood, Maple Wood, and Smoked Oak. During the experience, guests will learn the art of bourbon blending before the blending process begins. Once the blending experience is complete, guests can have their recipe bottled onsite.
800 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-2620
20
Frazier History Museum
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.5
(835) review
Frazier History Museum is the Official Starting Point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and where the world meets Kentucky. Located in downtown Louisville, this Kentucky museum has an extensive collection of historical items, famous weaponry, a large Bourbon exhibit, Cool Kentucky exhibit, Lewis & Clark Experience, a short film KentuckyShow!, private tours, bourbon tastings, Kentucky-themed gift shop, and more. Famous historical items include the Bloedner Monument - the oldest Civil War monument, Teddy Roosevelt's "Big Stick", Geronimo's bow & arrows, Custer's ivory pistols, George Washington's rifle, fossils dating back to the ice age, and more. The Frazier hosts 200+ events every year including weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, etc. We have nine venues unique to the Frazier, including a Rooftop Garden overlooking downtown Louisville, we will offer you a day you won't forget. At the Museum Shop, we sell over 100 bourbons and provide the best Kentucky-themed gifts in the state.
829 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-2619
21
Angel's Envy Distillery
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.5
(967) review
Built in the heart of Louisville, the ANGEL’S ENVY Distillery is downtown’s first fully operational whiskey production facility. Co-founded in 2010 by the late Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, ANGEL’S ENVY began as a passion project that combined their family’s deep-rooted passion for and knowledge of the industry with an innovative outlook on bourbon making and finishing. ANGEL’S ENVY opened the doors in 2016 and puts you in the center of our distilling process for a unique tour experience.
500 E Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1002
22
Louisville Waterfront Park
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.5
(9) review
129 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202-1335
23
Cooking at the Cottage
Louisville, Kentucky·
5.0
(9) review
Cooking at the Cottage, opened November 1, 2010 as a cooking school and offer a number of different and unique classes as well as series of classes each semester. Our classroom is open for corporate and team building events, private parties and much. We have a retail store adjacent that, specializing in quality cookware, bakeware, textiles, decorating supplies, gadgets, coffee/tea/chocolate.
3739 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40207-3023

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