Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
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Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Nashville, Tennessee

Photo: John Stevenson

A 55-acre botanical garden and art museum built on the grounds of a 1930s Georgian mansion. The gardens are gorgeous year-round — the spring tulip display is Nashville's version of cherry blossom season. The mansion houses a small but strong American art collection, and the sculpture trail through the woods is meditative in a way the city rarely offers.

Insider tip

Visit during Cheekwood in Bloom in spring or the holiday light installation in December. Weekday mornings are peaceful and nearly empty.

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