2 Best Sights in Nashville, Tennessee

At the center of this sprawling 55-acre botanical garden is a Georgian-style limestone mansion--turned--art gallery, enclosed by clipped lawns, terraced gardens, and an ancient-looking reflection pool. In addition to the collection of paintings and photographs inside the mansion, the Carell Woodland Sculpture Trail takes you down a 0.9-mile path of outdoor art pieces. There are seasonal garden displays, as well—including 150,000 blooming tulip bulbs in the spring and 5,000 chrysanthemums in the fall—so there’s always something new to enjoy no matter what time of year you visit.

The Labyrinth is located at the Scarritt Bennett Center, a former college for Christian workers that now serves as a community-focused meeting space for people of all faiths who are interested in issues of social justice and spiritual enrichment. The Labyrinth is a seven-circuit path based on medieval models, and is designed to mirror the journey of life: there is only one path, and those who are entering often meet others at various stages who are moving in different directions. Visitors are encouraged to clear their minds and allow their bodies to move at whatever pace feels most comfortable.