Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, Nashville

Name: Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
Address: 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, 37205-4206, United States
Telephone: +1 615-356-8000

#33 among attractions in Nashville

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Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, Nashville

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Cheekwood is a 55-acre historic estate on the western edge of Nashville, Tennessee that houses the Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. Formerly the residence of Nashville's Cheek family, the 30,000-square-foot Georgian-style mansion was opened as a botanical garden and art museum in 1960. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1929 (95 years ago)Elevation: 640 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°5'12"N, 86°52'26"W

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1200 Forrest Park DrWest Nashville (Cheekwood)Nashville 37205-4206 United States

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+1 615-356-8000

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Day trips

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