Historic Tennessee - Southern Plantations and Presidents

Nashville, United States of America

Southern Plantations, Presidential Estates, Nashville and Civil War History will all be a part of your day!

Known as the Queen of the Tennessee Plantations, Belle Meade Plantation was the centerpiece of a 5,200-acre plantation, world-renowned as a thoroughbred stud farm and nursery in the 19th century. The present 30-acre site features 10 outbuildings which include an 1832 slave cabin and a colossal carriage house and stables.

Your next visit will be the stately manor of Andrew Jackson - The Hermitage. This was the home of the seventh US president, and a favorite son of Tennessee. You will view the formal gardens, visit the slave quarters, the original 1804 cabin of the estate and the sight where this president and his wife were laid to rest.

USD $59.00

Review by: Sharon44	December 2011
I enjoyed the trip very much. The driver was very good and helpful.

Review by: Jimmy B	October 2011
We enjoyed this tour. Lot of walking. Would be nice to be able to rent a golf cart to go from one place to the next.

Review by: LEEANN M	October 2011
I feel that the places we visited were wonderful and I enjoyed seeing the estates and their grounds. However, there was not enough time at these stops - the Hermitage especially. Several passengers expresses their disappointment in not getting to see most of the plantation.

Review by: Rita B	August 2011
A good trip for anyone interested in the History of the area. Having researched Belle Meade before visiting I would have liked to have spent more time here exploring on my own, this was not permissible due to the amount of time allotted.

Review by: Martha G	July 2011
It was good but the pick up from the hotel was late, thus we got to the Hermitage late, did not get to see anything but the house and the grave. Did not get to eat lunch-tour guide did not even know the restaurant was closed. Belle Meade was a long tour and we had to leave after the house tour-got there too late to eat. The driver was not a good one.

Review by: Jean W	June 2011
I was "very disappointed" that Belle Mead Plantation did not offer the audio to tour participants while they offered the audio to all general admissions paying less than tour participants. For this reason alone, I would NOT recommend this tour.

Review by: Helen Mae A, United States of America	January 2008
This was a wonderful tour. We had plenty of time to see both places.

Review by: Christine P, United States of America	June 2007
Belle Meade and the Hermitage were very interesting. The bus tour guide was entertaining, and the tour guides at most sites were excellent.

Review by: Diane P	June 2007
Belle Meade and the Hermitage were very interesting. The bus tour guide was entertaining, and the tour guides at most sites were excellent.