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National Parks Near Nashville, TN

3 national parks within driving distance of Nashville, TN -- from quick day trips to extended road-trip destinations.

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Day Trip (Under 2.5 hours)

A long staircase travels down a slope into the dark cave opening.

Mammoth Cave

KY

Moderate CrowdsHidden Gem

104 mi -- about 1.9 hr drive

Weekend Getaway (2.5 to 5 hours)

Wisps of fog hang over the forests in the mountains.

Great Smoky Mountains

NC, TN

Busy

243 mi -- about 4.4 hr drive

Extended Drive (5+ hours)

Arch and clouds

Gateway Arch

MO

Busy

329 mi -- about 6 hr drive