Belle Meade Plantation Tour

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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.

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  • The tour lasts approximately 1 hour.
  • Appropriate for All Ages
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Restaurant and Gift Shop On-site
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Great fun. Easy to order tickets and book hotels over the net and ran very smoothly on arrival.
Karen Blakesley - Lansing, KS

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
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Belle Meade Plantation Tour:
A Victorian Christmas at the Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville, TN
Monday, 12/2/2013 - Monday, 12/9/2013

Location: A Victorian Christmas
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.

5025 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: 417-823-0981
Toll-Free: 1-800-987-9852

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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
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
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