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Belle Meade Plantation Tour
Belle Meade Plantation Tour
Journey back in time to beautiful moss-draped oaks and immaculate antebellum plantations.
Journey back in time to spectacular magnolia trees and immaculate estates as you enjoy a guided tour of the Belle Meade Plantation, a beautifully-restored antebellum mansion dating back to 1853. The Harding family plantation's stables became renowned for their breeding of quality thoroughbred horses -- they attracted buyers from around the world. In fact, famous horses such as Secretariat, Seabiscuit, Funny Cide and Smarty Jones can all trace their lineage back to this farm!

The house is beautifully furnished with period fixtures and furniture and there are seven original outbuildings on the property. The stables are also a grand affair and house a decorative antique carriage collection. You'll tour the 1853 Mansion with a knowledgeable tour guide dressed in period costume. If you arrive April through October, you may get to participate in "Living History" demonstrations out at the 1790s log cabin -- you'll experience period arts and crafts such as dancing, storytelling, blacksmithing and more. Special exhibits are also frequent at the mansion, so check the schedule often. Leave the hustle of the world behind and step back into the grace and elegance of the antebellum South.

Tour Highlights

  • 1790s Durham Station Log Cabin
  • 1853 Antebellum Mansion
  • 1890s Carriage House and Stables
  • Antique Carriage Collection
  • 7 Historic Outbuildings

Details

  • Price includes guided tour of the Mansion and a self guided grounds tour, demonstrations and exhibits. 
  • Tours depart at various intervals. Please check the schedule for specific dates and times.
  • Tour length is approximately 2 hours.
  • There is a designated time for lunch and some itme to explore on your own.
  • This tour is appropriate for all ages.
  • Grounds and first floor of mansion are handicap accessible. Second floor of mansion is not handicap accessible.
  • "Living History" demonstrations are available April - October.
  • Ample free parking is available. Visitors are responsible for their own transportation to and from the plantation.
  • The on-site restaurant is available from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. daily.
  • There is a gift shop on the premises.
  • Cameras and video cameras are permitted, but not inside the mansion.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Events at Belle Meade Plantation Tour:
A Victorian Christmas at the Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville, TN
Saturday, 11/7/2009 - Thursday, 12/31/2009
Known as one of the grandest of Tennessee plantations, Belle Meade is at its best during the winter season- especially during its Victorian Christmas celebration.

Location

Belle Meade Plantation Tour
5025 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
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TICKET PRICES
Adult Ticket 2009
$22.95*
Adult Ticket ages 19 and over.
Child Ticket 2009
$14.95*
Child Admission Ages 6-18
Child Ticket 2009
$7.95*
Child Admission Ages 0-5 Free with adult ticket
*Includes taxes & fees. No surprises!

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Customer Reviews
A must!
What a delightful time we spent here. Tour of very informative and guide made us feel we were there as a house guest. A must on all travels to Nashville area. Martha's restaurant was fabulous! I bought the good book!

-Jackie and Dave Huband, Hernando, FL
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour of Belle Meade. The guide was very informed and made history come alive. One regret... we would have had lunch there had we known it was possible.

-shirley martin, washington, IL
We spent so much time being lost on the freeways, and using a map that didn't work, following written directions, pulling over and getting directions, that we really didn't care if we ever made it there or not. Once we found the Plantation, we settled down and mellowed out a bit. The tour was ok. It's not something I'd recommend, sorry. I've always wanted to see a southern plantation, but this fell short of my expectations. The historical information was good. The Plantation part of the tour was a let down. I guess it just didn't feel like a real plantation, sorry.

-Joanna Whitacre, Potlatch, ID
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