8 Spring Break Trip Ideas for Families {who are close to Nashville}

Nashville is centrally located, which makes it a great place to travel TO as well as a great place to travel FROM. With Spring in the air and Spring Break on many minds, here are 8 Spring break vacation ideas for families  who are close to Nashville.

1. Chattanooga

Chattanooga is a great place to visit if you’re looking for a great place to hike, a trip to the Tennessee Aquarium or a couple of bridges to cross, by bike or on foot. It’s one of our favorite cities to get away to. We personally love the Creative Discovery Museum, Rock City, and Ruby Falls.

Read about our other favorite attractions, where we like to stay, and where we always eat, HERE.

2. The Smoky Mountains:

Whether it’s camping, or staying in a cabin. The Smoky Mountains are one of our favorite places to be, especially when the sun is out and the birds are chirping — which is why Spring Break trips here are always fun.

If you’re looking to camp, stay at KOA in Townsend or at Elkmont inside the national park. If you’d rather stay in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, of course Wilderness at the Smokies is our favorite. We love, love, love Dollywood, all the dinner theater options, and of course spending time in the national park.

Read about our other favorite Smoky Mountain attractions HERE.

3. Louisville

This is someplace we’ve traveled to overnight, but we have never really spent any time in Louisville. It’s on our list to visit soon.

4. Mammoth Cave National Park:

 

We visited Mammoth Cave last year and had such a great time inside the park. We camped outside the national park and decided next time we visit (which we hope to be this year), we will camp at the campground inside Mammoth Cave park. There is SO much to do with your kids in and around the national park.

Read about our trip to Mammoth Cave HERE.

5. St. Louis:

Again, another place we’ve driven through or stayed overnight, but a place that is on our list to visit soon when we have more time to stay and explore. Everyone we have talked to who has been to St. Louis LOVES it and says it’s a great weekend trip for the family. More to come on our trip to St. Louis, soon.

6. Atlanta:

Atlanta. What’s there not to love about this city? I grew up here and maybe that is why I hold it so dear. Whatever the reason is, there’s SO much to do with your family in this town. From Braves games to IKEA, to Six Flags, to fun shopping areas, to Lake Lanier, to the Coca-Cola Museum, to the Georgia Aquarium, and so much more. It’s one of our favorites.

Read about our favorite activities, places to eat, and stay in Atlanta HERE.

7. Chicago, IL

One of my favorite cities of all time. There is SO much to do there and so much to see, I can’t even begin to tell you what is my favorite. I’m looking forward to taking the kids there sometime soon and will report back with their thoughts on the city and what we loved doing as a family.

8. Asheville, NC

Maybe we’re a little biased because we have a family cabin about 30 minutes from here, but Asheville is one of our FAVORITE towns to visit with or without the kids. From being outside in the mountains, to the Botanical Gardens, to great outdoor shopping areas, yummy places to eat, and more. I promise your family will love this adorable town.

Now, it’s your turn. What are some of your favorite getaway destinations with your family?

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