Last-minute spring break road trip for people who hate planning ahead
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This article is going to:
1) inspire you to get out of town
2) feature a cool attraction to see near Nashville
3) give you a road trip destination that won’t require much planning
Destination: Old Mill, Pigeon Forge, TN
Drive time from Nashville to Old Mill: 3 hours and 30 min
Where to go this spring?
Why not set your GPS on Old Mill in Tennessee? It’s a quick trip just a few hours away from Nashville. At the Old Mill, you can observe one of the oldest continually operating grist mills in the country. Built in 1830, the Old Mill is one of the most photographed historical mills in the United States.
But do you like whiskey?
You can do more than just observe the beautiful mill. You can eat at the Old Mill Restaurant, which prides itself on Southern classic cuisine with riverside views. Need more than that?
Head to the award-winning distillery, Old Forge, for a sip of moonshine.
What else can you do there?
Pottery House Cafe
Old Mill Candy Kitchen
Shop
Old Mill General Store
Where to stay?
Old Mill also curates lodging options for travelers. Check out some of their quaint mountain cabins here.