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Summertime Fun!

Although summer does not officially begin until June 21, as the school year winds down, the summer activities begin to pick up. In Nashville there are an abundance of parks and museums to visit when there is some downtime, and I wanted to share a couple of my favorites.

The Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park is centrally located between downtown and Germantown. The 19-acre state park features a lawn space to run around on, fly a kite, or have a picnic. Afterwards, children can cool off in The Rivers of Tennessee Fountains, 31 vertical fountains each representing a major waterway in Tennessee. The park also features several monuments that highlight the significance of Tennessee's history—it is a wonderful educational tool for older children. For lunch, families can explore the Nashville Farmers' Market, which has several international food stands in addition to the farm vendors. It is an adventure just walking through the aisles of fruits and vegetables!

If it is too hot outside, the Adventure Science Center and Sudekum Planetarium is the place to go. The museum has fun and educational activities for children of all ages. I spent the day there with my four-year-old nephew and there was endless entertainment! The exhibits focus on air and space, the body and health, light and sound, and energy. The Adventure Science Center also has special summer events including National YoYo Day (June 6) and the Laser Music Show on Saturdays throughout the summer! Visit the website for additional information: www.adventuresci.com. If you've got any other summertime adventures, we'd love to hear about them! Have a great afternoon!