We were looking for someone fun to do during our Nashville trip outside of bar hopping and found…read morethe Peddle Boat Pontoon with River Queen! We had a great time cruising down the river on the boat, and NO peddling is required! The boat fits 16 and we were comfortable with our group of 10. Our guides were awesome, blasted tunes for us and pointed out historical landmarks as we passed them on the river and gave us the history of those points. I looked at booking the larger pontoon saloon also, but ultimately I am VERY glad we went with River Queen instead. The saloon boat was jam packed with 3-4 different groups of 10+ people. We had the peddle boat all to ourselves!

Fun crew! It was easy to make reservations on line and they were easy to communicate with before…read morehand. on their website they stated we will get wet so I called them about that. we didn't get very wet at all. They shuttled us from the end to the start and set us up and sent us on our way. once on the river we enjoyed ourselves until we realized we weren't paddling fast enough. it really took an hour to get to the end. the last 1/3 was a great way to see the Nashville skyline. once at the end they pulled us out of the water and we were on the way to broadway. easy peasy.

An amazing adventure today on the riiver with Sunshine tours. This is one activity to do in…read moreNashville for the whole family.

Cap'n Sunshine took great care of my family as we set out for a post Father's Day float down dorsal…read morefin bend! We used their new Lilly pad and took our 1year old granddaughter and it worked out great! Definitely recommend the pads they are a great time! We just can't say enough about the team at Sunshine. Literally from the first phone call through the whole experience was upbeat and fun! It really made our time memorable!! We are locals and will definitely be back but if your here just visiting Nashville- definitely check it out for a days adventure away from the hustle and bustle.

"The worst experience I've ever had -- and we paid for this?"…read more We drove two hours excited for a fun day on the water, but what we got instead was a blatant display of racism and disrespect. From the moment we arrived, the welcome was cold and hostile. The service? Absolutely unacceptable. A heavyset white woman with short hair -- who was clearly not happy to see people like us -- immediately started questioning our English. Mind you, we were communicating just fine. Still, she continued to belittle us, asking if we "even understood" what she was saying, in front of other customers. It didn't stop there. The owner, "Dave", came over while we were calmly sitting down and filling out the forms. He suddenly turned on my brother's wife, demanding that she speak English only, and his tone was aggressive and demeaning. That was the final straw. We ripped up the papers, stood up, and decided we were not going to spend a dime in a place that treats people this way. And just when we thought it was over -- Dave came outside and started taking pictures of our license plates, as if we had done something wrong. Apparently, walking away from their dirty little business upset him. To make things worse, we later found reviews saying they keep the $500 deposits from customers. This whole operation feels like a scam with a side of racism. Thanks for ruining our weekend, Cap'n Dave's. We will never come back -- and we'll make sure others know what you really are.

I thought the rentals were a bit pricey (~$45 for 2 hours). They did have kayaks, paddle boards,…read moreand jet skis. This is located within the tolled Nashville Shores entrance.

These guys are probably closer to four stars…read more We opted for the tubes recently. Pretty straightforward as far as picking your time/date and purchasing tix on line. There are also waivers on line that must be filled out. Staff was nice and helpful. They drive you and the tubes to a spot a little down river and off you go. Tubing is always good fun, but our experience suffered a bit due to 1). The heat, and 2). The sloooow moving current. We're talkin' almost stagnant in a few spots. We did beach ourselves a few times and took a cooling swim, which was nice. Neither of the two negatives were the fault of Broken Paddles, obviously. Speaking of which, they do give you a paddle which was a must for us. We'd probably still be out on the river. We didn't go for it (we should have), but they have coolers and cooler tubes for rent for "beverages." You text or call them when you reach the "first bridge." They pick you up at their get out spot a little farther down, after the "second bridge." We ended up getting out of the tubes and wading the last 1/4 mile. They have waterproof pelican boxes you can rent or phone bags for sale. You can leave your car keys with them. Pretty sure we'd go with the kayaks next time.

The staff was super friendly! Everything was on point and easy! Can't wait to do it again!read more

Such a fun way to see the city! We did the kayaking on the Cumberland tour and they made it so…read moreeasy. You get great views and they even send you pictures of yourself. I would highly recommend them or do another of their tours.

Sunset kayak tour is where it's at! Beautiful views…read more.. cooler temps... and an awesome tour guide. Highly recommend for anyone looking to see the city from a different perspective.

We just had an awesome day on the water with the help of Stones River Kayak and Canoe. It was very…read moreeasy to book online, waivers were easily completed online and they issue tickets for your Apple wallet. They texted us in the morning to confirm our reservation then promptly met us at the Jefferson Springs boat ramp. We were quickly outfitted an off to explore. We found lots of wildlife and pristine river banks that we were free to explore as all the land on both sides of the river is public. We spent about 3.5 hours on the water and had quick lunch break in the middle at the great park where the ramp is located that is set up with picnic tables, public restrooms and grills! The Stones River company kept in touch with us and were ready at the end of our rental to promptly collect the kayaks. We would highly recommend this company for your kayak rental needs!

Anthony is great, I've gone twice so far and plan to go again. I like that they have a variety of…read morekayak and or canoe options and can most times accommodate you for a last minute paddle session. I also really appreciate being able to book online which makes things super convenient

Tennessee locals here... This was our first time on the Harpeth in years and we had really been…read morelooking forward to this day. Foggy Bottoms is a super cute spot with tons of charm and very friendly staff. We arrived to check in (no reservation) at 10:30am and the staff gave us a very honest warning that water levels were SUPER low. They explained the pain points of canoeing in such low water levels very thoroughly, but despite the warnings, we decided to give a go and I'm so glad we did! Because of the staffs transparency, we knew what to expect and we were prepared to encounter a few spots along the way that gave us a little trouble. All in all, it wasn't bad at all! We spent 6 hours on this 3 hour ride making tons of stops along the way to float in the inter tubes we brought along with us. Had such a great time and can't wait to come back!

What a perfect escape! It's only 30 minutes outside of Nashville, but feels like a world away…read more Only $35 for a kayak, $45 for a canoe. I've camped with them and kayaked and it's a great experience all around! Plenty of parking, then they shuttle you to the starting point of the river. Once they get your boat into the water you make your way back and it's just such a gorgeous way to spend a summer or fall day! Pack a lunch and paddle away! Staff is kind. Fellow canoe-ers and kayak-ers are fun to talk to along the way. I think my only complaint would be that many large groups go and sometimes just sit in the middle of the river in a clump and it can be difficult to get around them. That however, is not Foggy Bottoms fault. If you are looking to get outside and do something active I highly recommend you use FB. They are convenient and a great way to spend your day. Can't wait to come back soon.

Do I shop at REI? Will I consider eating granola by the…read moretrough? Lawd, do I even know how to ride a bike without training wheels? NO. I wouldn't call myself an "outdoorsy" broad as I have been a professional heel clicker in the concrete jungle circuit. Bright lights, big city... holler at your Girl Scout. However, when a member of the Nashville Hiking Meetup reached out in the last few months to form a partnership with Yelp and was actively posting some pretty interesting events on our homepage calendar, I started to get the itch to enjoy the great outdoors while attempting to stay fit. How many calories was in my martini again? Sh*t. Back to the Smokey the Bear's hangouts... no, really. I can NOT express what a spectacular time I had last night for Nashville Hiking Meetup's hike at Radnor Lake. Can you believe that this was my first visit to the park? I wasn't joking when I told you that I am a little naive about things of this nature. I pulled into the parking lot at 6pm where I was immediately greeted by a friendly pack of NHM hikers that consisted of a diverse group of men and women. A hiking leader even supplied me with a bottle of water as I didn't have time to pick some up on my way there. We chatted for just a few minutes and cut to the chase by starting our way on the trail. These people do not mess around. I was feeling pretty good about myself when we made our first stop assuming that we were near the end, only to find out that we still have quite a bit to go. Every inch of my body was put to work as we marched through various terrains and hiked up steep slopes. So this is how Jane Fonda really achieved those Buns of Steel. I felt my adrenaline go into overdrive as I wanted to kick this trails arse. It felt fantastic to be part of a crew as we maneuvered our way through the woods. I nearly had sensory overload with all the beautiful sights of deer, other creatures, view of the sky and lake, but the natural scent of the park is simply comforting. I could feel stress levels come down as my mental high elevated. Hopefully my tush will follow in pursuit? Fast forward to 8pm when I flung my sweaty yet blissful self into my car seat. The group generally goes and grabs a bite and brews after but I wanted to relish in my quiet victory. I'm ready to do it all again next week! TIP. Be sure to check out their website for all the scheduled year round group hikes that even include an Urban Hike that circles through the East Nashville and Downtown areas! Isn't it amusing that this city girl will be skipping those to take in some quality time with Mother Nature instead?

Having hiked with this group for over three years now, I can honestly say that it is hands-down the…read morebest social and outdoor group in Nashville (and well beyond). There are hikes for people at all levels of fitness, and plentiful social and volunteer events as well. I'm in a lot of meetup groups and I don't know another that is so well-organized or that has a calendar so chock-full of diverse events. My best advice for new members: some popular events "fill up" fast, but many, many people drop out at the last minute. Join the waiting list and be patient. Chances are very, very good that you'll get moved to a "yes" (but probably in the last 24 hours before the event). There are also tons of events that never have a waiting list at all. Also, on your first event, it may seem like everyone knows one another, but this is actually never true. There is a core group of regulars at pretty much every event, but you are never the only "new person". Tell the trip leader that you're new and don't know anyone. Chances are they will take special care of you.

Wonderful day in the river. River was beautiful and the staff were great. Looking forward to…read moreusing them again.

This was my first experience on the Duck River, and it was a great one! Higher Pursuits made…read morebooking online really easy, the pricing was fair, many different options as to what type of boat you wanted for the day, and offered updates on Facebook in regards to weather/closings for the day. The location was really easy to find, once we arrived we checked in and were offered some general information about what to do and the location of changing rooms/restrooms. We were also given instructions about the route we would be floating, the vast collection of mussels we may see, and information about other wildlife we may come across, and safteg information. The launch is a quick drive from the base location. The employees were all very friendly and helpful. They got us all set up and sent us on our way. The water was shallow, but still had some nice current in places. The Duck River was extremely peaceful, and not over crowded (the spacing out between groups from Higher Pursuits helped with that greatly). Getting picked up at the end, and knowing where to stop was also made to be a breeze. Higher Pursuits runs things like a well oiled machine and really has a great system going! Between the ease of everything, the peaceful kayaking location, and the friendly customer service I could not have asked for a better experience!