Many of our guests also take advantage of the numerous attractions nearby. Not only are there several great tours available in the region, but there are also many wonderful natural settings where you can hike, sightsee, or explore on horseback. You can also enjoy some great local golf courses or even rent kayaks or canoes to float on the waters of the scenic Buffalo River.
Natchez Trace Parkway – The Natchez Trace Parkway is a designated National Scenic Trail in the United States whose route starts south of Nashville, Tennessee, continues through Alabama, and ends in Natchez, Mississippi. See the National Park’s Website for more information.
Natchez Trace Travel – This travel page has 30 Favorites listed with photos, mileposts, maps, and other information you will find helpful if you are planning a trip on the Trace.
Shiloh Civil War Battlefield – Shiloh National Military Park and National Cemetery preserves the American Civil War Shiloh and Corinth battlefields. The main section of the park is about nine miles of Savannah, Tennessee.
Helen Keller’s Birthplace and Home – Built in 1820 only one year after Alabama became the 22nd State of the Union, Ivy Green is a simple, white clapboard home design in typical Southern architecture. Since 1954 Helen Keller’s birthplace has been a permanent shrine to the “miracle” that occurred in a blind and deaf seven-year-old girl’s life. At that time Ivy Green was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Natchez Hills Winery & Vineyard – Natchez Hills Winery & Vineyard is 35 miles northeast of the spa and offers free wine tastings from noon to 5 pm on Saturdays. Call ahead to make reservations for groups of 10 or more directly with the winery. Confirm times before visiting.
Amber Falls Winery – Another winery, also located near Hampshire, TN would be Amber Falls. Amber Falls welcomes walk-ins for tastings Monday through Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday from 12:30 to 6 pm, and also offers lodging and guest events. Confirm times before visiting
Antique Stores – TennesseeAntiqueTrail.com has 106 different antique stores featured across the state of Tennessee.
Bonnie Blue Goat Farm – Buy cheese and meet the goats at Bonnie Blue.
The Rosenbaum House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright – Located in Florence, AL at 601 Riverview Drive, just 56 miles south of the fitness resort, is one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s single-family homes that are open to the public for tours Tuesday through Sunday. Confirm days and times before visiting.
The Rippa Villa Plantation – A historic 1855 mansion located near Spring Hill, Tennessee, south of Nashville. The mansion is open for tours; please check their website for more information.
Jack Daniel’s Distillery – Tour the historic whiskey distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee.
The Elephant Sanctuary – A 2,700-acre sanctuary designed specifically to meet the needs of endangered elephants. The sanctuary is closed to the public, but a Welcome Center with a gift shop and information are available in downtown Hohenwald, TN.
Cathedral Caverns – Originally called Bat Cave, Cathedral Caverns was opened to the public by Jacob Gurley in the 1950s. The State of Alabama purchased the land and cavern in 1987, and it was opened as an Alabama State Park in the summer of 2000.
Amish Country – The connecting county, Lawrence County, is home to many Amish Families. In Ethridge, there are produce markets, handmade crafts, and wood crafts available. See Lawrenceburg, TN for more information.
The Hermitage – The historic home of President Andrew Jackson is located just north of Nashville, TN and approximately 2 hours from our fitness resort.
Cheekwood Botanical Garden – A 55-acre estate built with the Maxwell House Coffee fortune is a spectacular showcase of color and horticultural diversity with 11 specialty display gardens.
Cheekwood Museum of Art – Cheekwood’s Museum of Art is housed in a 30,000-square-foot Georgian-style mansion. Collections include silver and the most comprehensive collection of Worcester porcelain in America.
Wichahpi Wall – This 6,600-foot-long stone wall, built by Tom Hendrix, is a spectacular display of dedication and love towards his great-great-grandmother, Te-lah-nay, a Yuchi Indian Healer. Each stone represents a step she took on her 700-mile journey on the Trail of Tears from Tennessee to Oklahoma and back again. The wall is located off a gravel road just north of the Alabama border, along the Natchez Trace Parkway. The wall is open for visitors, but only on the weekends is there a host to explain or give tours. The host is usually Trace, the grandson of Tom Hendrix. It’s a good idea to call first. You will find additional helpful information about the wall on the Natchez Trace Travel website.
