Radnor Lake State Natural Area

#11076 among destinations in the United States

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Radnor Lake State Natural Area is a peaceful oasis nestled in the heart of the bustling city of Nashville, Tennessee. This 1,332-acre park is a haven for nature enthusiasts, offering a tranquil escape from the urban landscape. The park is centered around Radnor Lake, a stunning, glassy body of water surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills.

Visitors to Radnor Lake can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife observation. The park is home to a diverse array of plant and animal species, making it a prime destination for nature lovers. The numerous hiking trails wind through the park, offering stunning views of the lake and the surrounding scenery. Birdwatchers will delight in the opportunity to spot a wide variety of avian species, including wood ducks, herons, and warblers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Radnor Lake State Natural Area also boasts a rich cultural and historical heritage. The park is home to several historic structures, including the Gossett Tract, the first parcel of land acquired for the park, and the Walter Criley Visitor Center, which offers educational exhibits and information about the park's history and ecology.

Created: 1973Elevation: 912 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°3'28"N, 86°48'27"W

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Radnor Lake State Natural Area – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mall at Green Hills, 100 Oaks Mall, Nathan Bedford Forrest Statue, The Bluebird Cafe.

3.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mall at Green Hills, Nashville
88 min walk • The Mall at Green Hills is a super-regional shopping mall located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The mall has more than 100 stores and restaurants on two main floors totaling 1,053,000 square feet, including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. Burberry, Crate & Barrel, Apple Store and Restoration Hardware.
4.3 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
100 Oaks Mall, Nashville
109 min walk • 100 Oaks Mall is a shopping mall located three miles south of downtown Nashville, Tennessee along Interstate 65 and Tennessee State Route 155. Neighborhoods and cities around the area include Berry Hill, Woodbine and Oak Hill.
2 miE
Monuments and statues
Nathan Bedford Forrest Statue, Nashville
52 min walk • The Nathan Bedford Forrest Statue was a 25 feet tall statue of Confederate States of America Lt. General and first-era Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest mounted on a horse in Nashville, Tennessee, located near Interstate 65 at 701D Hogan Road.
3.1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville
79 min walk • The Bluebird Café is a 90-seat music club in Nashville, Tennessee that opened in 1982. The club features acoustic music performed by its composers. Some performers are established singer-songwriters, and others perform songs written by other artists. The Bluebird receives over 70,000 visitors annually.
4.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Plaza Mariachi Music City, Nashville
120 min walk • Plaza Mariachi Music City located at 3955 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 is a tourist and entertainment center that includes an art gallery, a Mariachi Hall of Fame, live music and entertainment as well as shopping. The Plaza Mariachi officially opened on May 12, 2017 after 3 years of development at a cost of $15,000,000.
3.4 miE
Museum
Tennessee Agricultural Museum, Nashville
88 min walk • The Tennessee Agricultural Museum is an agricultural museum based at the Ellington Agricultural Center in Brentwood, Tennessee. It organizes the Annual Rural Life Festival.
3.3 miN
Universities and schools
Lipscomb University, Nashville
84 min walk • Lipscomb University is a private university in Nashville, Tennessee. It is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The campus is located in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville, between Belmont Boulevard to the west and Granny White Pike on the east.
2.7 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Travellers Rest, Nashville
69 min walk • Travellers Rest, also known as Golgotha, is a former plantation and historic plantation house, located in Nashville, Tennessee. The first owner of the site was John Overton in 1796, who built the first family home in 1799. For many years this plantation was worked and maintained by enslaved Black people.
0.4 miS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Dyer Observatory, Brentwood
11 min walk • The Dyer Observatory, also known as the Arthur J. Dyer Observatory, is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Vanderbilt University.
2.1 miSE
36°2'5"N • 86°47'2"W
Towne Centre Theatre, Brentwood
53 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
2.5 miNE
City, Area
Antioch, Nashville
64 min walk • Oak Hill is a city in Davidson County, Tennessee. The population was 4,529 at the 2010 census. The Tennessee Governor's Mansion is located in the city.