Question 1

What are the best outdoor things to do in Nashville?

Accepted Answer

Nashville pairs its music scene with a lot of green space. Popular outdoor options include hiking at Radnor Lake State Natural Area, the trails of Percy and Edwin Warner Parks, and the paved greenways along the Cumberland River. For a bigger adrenaline rush, Adventureworks runs two zipline parks in the Nashville area — the Big Adventure canopy tour at Nashville West and the Express Zip at Nashville North.

Question 2

Where can you go ziplining in Nashville?

Accepted Answer

Adventureworks operates two zipline parks in the Nashville area. Nashville West, in Harpeth River State Park near Kingston Springs, runs the Big Adventure tour — 10 zips across 9 lines through old-growth forest, about a 40-minute drive from downtown. Nashville North, at the historic Fontanel Mansion on Whites Creek Pike just north of downtown, runs the Express Zip — 6 ziplines in about an hour.

Question 3

What are fun things to do outside in Nashville with kids?

Accepted Answer

Families in Nashville have plenty of outdoor choices, from the easy lake loop at Radnor Lake to the playgrounds and trails of the Warner Parks and Centennial Park. For an adventure the whole family will remember, Adventureworks' ziplines are recommended for ages 8 and up. Nashville North offers a shorter, beginner-friendly Express Zip, while Nashville West adds a longer Big Adventure tour plus an aerial obstacle course.

Question 4

How much does ziplining cost in Nashville?

Accepted Answer

At Adventureworks Nashville North, the Express Zip is $69.90 for adults and $49.90 for youth (17 and under). At Nashville West, the Big Adventure zipline tour is $65.90 for adults and $49.90 for youth, and you can add the aerial adventure course for a combined Zip + Aerial package of $80. Group discounts are available for larger parties — contact the office for details.

Question 5

What outdoor activities are near downtown Nashville?

Accepted Answer

Close to downtown Nashville you'll find Centennial Park, the Cumberland River greenway, and Shelby Bottoms Nature Center for walking and biking. For something more thrilling, Adventureworks Nashville North sits just north of downtown at the Fontanel Mansion on Whites Creek Pike, where the Express Zip sends you through the treetops on 6 ziplines in about an hour.

Question 6

Is Adventureworks open in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Adventureworks Nashville West is open year-round with its Big Adventure zipline tour and aerial adventure course. Nashville North reopens July 4, 2026 at the historic Fontanel Mansion with the new Express Zip tour, so both Nashville-area parks are running for the 2026 season.

Question 7

What is the best zipline tour near Nashville for first-timers?

Accepted Answer

Both Adventureworks parks are guided and beginner-friendly. First-timers who want a shorter outing close to downtown often choose the Express Zip at Nashville North — 6 ziplines in about an hour. Those who want the fullest experience pick the Big Adventure tour at Nashville West, with 10 zips through old-growth forest and an optional aerial adventure course.