Saturday, August 28, 2010

Nashville TN. Parthenon and Belle Meade Plantation

Nashville Tn. is one of our favorite places to visit. Whether it's a family fun day with the kids or nightlife with adults only there's plenty to do in the Country Music Capital of the world. Since Heather's working half a day and we're going to have Mason with us this trip will be limited but there's just so much we love about Nashville this could turn into an overnighter.

First on the agenda is the Belle Meade Plantation. Located at 5025 Hardin Pike, Belle Meade Plantation is one of the most historic sites of Nashville that we've never had the pleasure of seeing. Belle Meade represents over 100 years of southern history and pride.  It includes a winery, a gift shop, Martha's Restaurant, and various tours. Their website isn't the greatest but Belle Meade did make Lindsay Ferrier of Suburban Turmoil's "50 things to do with kids in Nashville before they grow up".

After the plantation we'll be taking Mason to the Parthenon in Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. If you have kids you've probably already heard of this place from the book or movie, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief". The Parthenon at Centennial Park is a replica of the Parthenon in Athens and includes an art gallery, sculptures and art of Greek Mythology, and a giant sculpture of Athena. Unfortunately there is no three headed Hydra so you can leave your flying shoes and magical swords at home for this trip. Later in the evening Centennial Park is featuring a free concert which we hope to attend as well.

I'll be reporting back soon on this trip as well as recent trips to Huber's Winery, French Lick IN., and Indiana's German Town of Jasper.



Safe travels to all.

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