Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

Type: Art Museums, Gardens, Museums

10Best Says

A world of its own, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens offers visitors a chance to escape, discover, and be amazed. The estates grounds offer such mesmerizing sights as the reflection pool, Japanese garden and their nature sanctuary. This 55-acre botanical garden and art museum, located on the historic Cheek estate, exists to celebrate and preserve its landscape. If the awe-inspiring scenery has your appetite working overtime, Cheekwood is known for their fine-dining and mouth-watering fares. After filing your belly, the Georgian-style museum which features national traveling exhibitions, ranging from Early American to European decorative art awaits you. Cheekwood provides hours of pleasure set in a breathtaking backdrop.

Address:

1200 Forrest Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37205

Phone:

615-356-8000

Website:

cheekwood.org

EXPERT TIPS BY: Megan Pacella
Nashville Local Expert

Outdoor Activities: "Check the website to learn about special exhibits and events. Cheekwood brings in incredible artwork from all over the world."

Best for Outdoor Activities Because: The Cheekwood Botanical Gardens will please all types of outdoors ethusiasts--art lovers, gardeners, and those who just like to get out and move.

EXPERT TIPS BY: Stacie Standifer
Travel Expert

Best Attractions & Activities: "Check the weather and if at all possible come in the spring. While gorgeous year-round, the awakening flowers of the gardens are nothing short of magnificent."

Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: The Cheek family is one of Nashville's best stories, and this is the place to get all of the details while viewing spectacular plants, flowers, trees and art installations.

EXPERT TIPS BY: Paige Crutcher
Nashville Local Expert

Historic Sites: "Check the weather and if at all possible come in the spring. While gorgeous year-round, the awakening flowers of the gardens are nothing short of magnificent."