Top Spots for Fall Foliage in Middle Tennessee
Leaf turning time in Middle Tennessee triggers holiday-like festivities. The panoramic beauty of fall foliage fascinates both locals and out-of-towners. The most spectacular colors this side of heaven are on display for leaf peepers pleasure. From flaming-red maples and crimson sumacs to red sweet gums and golden hickories, incredible colors blanket Tennessee hills, highways and byways.
While you may prefer driving to view the lovely leaves, alternate vehicles such as bicycles, helicopters, boats, hot air balloons and trains are available. Hiking and horse trails and are located in state parks.
Piggy-backing leaf peeping with fun activities is trending now. We've compiled Nashvillian's pet …show more content…
Stretching 444 miles from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville are more than 100 types of trees decked out in dazzling colors. Points of interest include:
• Watch for milepost 375.8, the Old Trace Drive where you'll enjoy magnificent overlooks of a hardwood forest.
• Milepost 382.8, Metal Ford and milepost 392.5, Swanview Overlook have places to pull over and admire multihued leaves.
• Get out of the car and take a stroll at milepost 385.9, Meriwether Lewis or Fall Hollow, milepost 391.9
Natchez Trace Parkway is a scenic route, which does not permit commercial traffic. Devoid of stoplights or stop signs, the Parkway is a cyclists dream. You can bike amidst beauty, birds and leaves dancing in the breeze.
Fall Creek Falls State Park celebrates "Fall Colors Weekend" on October 18-19. It's the spot for reconnecting with Tennessee nature. Not only is Leaf Peeping Season in its prime, there are photo-ops galore. Millikan's Overlook is a don't-miss for photography buffs. Hike up Buzzard's Roost to see the lone Virginia Pine and surrounding views of the wooded canyon.
How about a zip lining adrenalin rush? As multicolored tree tops go whizzing by, you'll marvel at the variety of shapes and hues as you "fly" through the
Leaf turning time in Middle Tennessee triggers holiday-like festivities. The panoramic beauty of fall foliage fascinates both locals and out-of-towners. The most spectacular colors this side of heaven are on display for leaf peepers pleasure. From flaming-red maples and crimson sumacs to red sweet gums and golden hickories, incredible colors blanket Tennessee hills, highways and byways.
While you may prefer driving to view the lovely leaves, alternate vehicles such as bicycles, helicopters, boats, hot air balloons and trains are available. Hiking and horse trails and are located in state parks.
Piggy-backing leaf peeping with fun activities is trending now. We've compiled Nashvillian's pet …show more content…
Stretching 444 miles from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville are more than 100 types of trees decked out in dazzling colors. Points of interest include:
• Watch for milepost 375.8, the Old Trace Drive where you'll enjoy magnificent overlooks of a hardwood forest.
• Milepost 382.8, Metal Ford and milepost 392.5, Swanview Overlook have places to pull over and admire multihued leaves.
• Get out of the car and take a stroll at milepost 385.9, Meriwether Lewis or Fall Hollow, milepost 391.9
Natchez Trace Parkway is a scenic route, which does not permit commercial traffic. Devoid of stoplights or stop signs, the Parkway is a cyclists dream. You can bike amidst beauty, birds and leaves dancing in the breeze.
Fall Creek Falls State Park celebrates "Fall Colors Weekend" on October 18-19. It's the spot for reconnecting with Tennessee nature. Not only is Leaf Peeping Season in its prime, there are photo-ops galore. Millikan's Overlook is a don't-miss for photography buffs. Hike up Buzzard's Roost to see the lone Virginia Pine and surrounding views of the wooded canyon.
How about a zip lining adrenalin rush? As multicolored tree tops go whizzing by, you'll marvel at the variety of shapes and hues as you "fly" through the