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🧗 Outdoor Adventures for Kids in Mount Juliet, TN

5 hiking, farms, nature centers, and outdoor adventure spots rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Mount Juliet

Percy Priest Lake lake in Hermitage, TN🧗 Adventure
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Percy Priest Lake

★4.6(307)Free6 mi · Hermitage

Percy Priest Lake is a sprawling 14,000-acre playground for water-loving families just minutes from Nashville. With multiple access points featuring sandy beaches, boat ramps, and picnic areas, this reservoir offers everything from gentle shoreline wading for toddlers to kayaking and fishing adventures for older kids,all with stunning views of the Tennessee hills.

🕑 Half-day to full-day (4-8 hours)

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Cedar Creek GreenwayTrailhead hiking area in Lebanon, TN🌳 Park
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Cedar Creek GreenwayTrailhead

★4.7(23)Free1 mi · Lebanon

Cedar Creek Greenway offers families a peaceful escape into nature with paved, stroller-friendly trails that wind alongside a scenic creek. This well-maintained trail system is perfect for introducing young children to hiking, teaching kids to ride bikes, or enjoying a leisurely nature walk where you might spot wildlife, fish in the creek, or explore natural areas together.

🕑 1-2 hours for families with young children; up to 3 hours for those biking longer sections or stopping for creek exploration

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Stones River Greenway route in La Vergne, TN🧗 Adventure
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Stones River Greenway

★4.9(7)Free7 mi · La Vergne

Stones River Greenway offers families a beautifully maintained paved trail system that winds along the peaceful Stones River, perfect for introducing kids to outdoor adventure without the challenge of rough terrain. Whether your family prefers biking, scootering, walking, or jogging, the smooth pathways make it accessible for strollers and young riders while offering enough distance for older kids to burn energy and explore nature.

🕑 1.5-3 hours depending on your pace and how far you explore

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Grimes Family Farm farm in Mount Juliet, TN🌾 Farm
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Grimes Family Farm

★5.0(1)$$

Grimes Family Farm is a delightful working farm in Mount Juliet that brings agriculture to life for children through hands-on experiences. With seasonal favorites like pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hayrides, plus friendly farm animals to visit, it's the perfect spot for families seeking authentic farm fun and making memories away from screens.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Shelby Bottoms Greenway route in Nashville, TN🧗 Adventure
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Shelby Bottoms Greenway

Free10 mi away

Shelby Bottoms Greenway offers families over 5 miles of smooth, paved trails perfect for biking, stroller-pushing, and introducing kids to nature without venturing far from Nashville. The ADA-accessible paths wind through beautiful wetlands and forest along the Cumberland River, where you'll spot herons, turtles, and sometimes even deer, making it an ideal outdoor classroom for budding naturalists.

🕑 1.5-3 hours depending on how far you explore

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