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Woodland Trails & Vineyard Vistas

Escape into lush woodlands and rolling vineyards, where nature's serenity meets vineyard charm just beyond Nashville.

Day 1 — Bernheim Forest and ArboretumDay 2 — Bluegrass Vineyard
Day 1 — Bernheim Forest and Arboretum

Day 1 — Bernheim Forest and Arboretum

🚗 2 hr 17 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Nashville, TN → Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
2 hr 15 min
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Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
★ Reviews →
Natural woodland habitat featuring native trees & wildlife plus groomed trails, gardens & fields.
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Lunch
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Cattleman's Roadhouse
★ Reviews →
A Kentucky/Tennessee steakhouse with hand-cut prime rib and comfort food that hits every right note. The kind of reliable, value-for-money stop that anchors a weekend road trip.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Forest Edge Winery
★ Reviews →
Sip hand-crafted wines on the vine-shaded terrace while sampling seasonal flights. Stroll the rolling vineyard grounds and settle into a tasting room overlooking sprawling vines and countryside.
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Evening
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Drive
Forest Edge Winery → The Kitchen Table
2 min
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The Kitchen Table
★ Reviews →
Savor authentic, farm-to-table comfort food prepared with seasonal ingredients in an intimate setting that feels like dining at a friend's home.
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Distill-Inn Bardstown
A cozy bourbon country inn steps from Bardstown's historic square — the innkeepers know the local distilleries intimately and can arrange tastings others can't. Well-positioned for Bernheim Forest, My Old Kentucky Home State Park, and the Heart of Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Day 2 — Bluegrass Vineyard

Day 2 — Bluegrass Vineyard

🚗 3 hr 8 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum → Bluegrass Vineyard
1 hr 9 min
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Bluegrass Vineyard
★ Reviews →
Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and indulgence with award-winning wines and live bluegrass music in a laid-back countryside atmosphere.
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Lunch
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Gerard's 1907 Tavern
★ Reviews →
A Kentucky tavern in a historic 1907 building with a craft beer list and an American menu that goes well beyond bar staples. The 1907 in the name earns its weight.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Bluegrass Vineyard → Asian Bodyworks
22 min
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Asian Bodyworks
★ Reviews →
Melt into a traditional Thai massage or hot stone treatment in a candlelit sanctuary. Let skilled therapists unknot tension while aromatherapy oils and gentle pressure transport you into deep relaxation.
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Evening
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Drive
Asian Bodyworks → Grammie’s Home Cookin
24 min
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Grammie’s Home Cookin
★ Reviews →
A Tennessee home-cooking spot with scratch-made Southern plates that are exactly as good as the 4.9★ rating suggests. Order the daily special; skip the menu.
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Drive
Grammie’s Home Cookin → Nashville, TN
1 hr 13 min
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