Roadtrip with RVshare Miami to Nashville

If traveling from the Magic City to the Music City sounds like your idea of fun, then you should take a Miami to Nashville road trip. On your journey, you’ll have the chance to visit multiple great national and state parks that have different environments and wonders to explore. There are also plenty of great tourist attractions and cities on your route, so you’ll have no problem filling up your road trip itinerary from Miami to Nashville with awesome stops. 

Nearby National Parks

Biscayne National Park  

Before you leave the Miami area, you must experience the wonder of the Florida coastline. Biscayne National Park has just about every characteristic you’d expect a Florida national park to have. Sun, surf, sand, elite scuba diving and snorkeling reefs, and more are available here in abundance. You’ll want to spend the bulk of your time here on and under the water, but there are still several trails that you can walk on dry land. 

Everglades National Park  

Not too far from Miami is Everglades National Park. At this popular national park, you can take in some of its 1.5 million acres of tropical wilderness. Sawgrass marshes, coastal mangroves, flatwoods, and more can be explored on foot or by boat. Panthers, crocodiles, alligators, and many more types of animals call Everglades National Park home. Whether you want to take a casual stroll or go on a camping adventure, you can get your fill of fun at this park. 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park  

Before you head for Nashville, you’ll want to travel the extra two and a half hours to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Since it’s America’s most popular national park, you can’t take a Miami to Nashville RV road trip without stopping by. Panoramic mountain vistas, gorgeous mountain streams, and a bevy of native flora and fauna are all on display here in all their glory. You can see the many sights here on foot, on a bike, in your car, or on horseback. 

Mammoth Cave National Park  

Mammoth Cave National Park is two hours northeast of Nashville in Kentucky, so it’s not too far from your destination. After all, why wouldn’t you be willing to drive an extra couple of hours in order to explore the world’s longest known cave system? Features like Frozen Niagara, the Rotunda, and Gothic Avenue are ready and waiting for you to visit them. Don’t forget to take a walk on the multiple trails aboveground that take you through some lovely Kentucky countryside. 

Gateway Arch National Park  

If you reach the technical end of your road trip from Miami to Nashville but don’t want to stop the fun, then you may want to gas up your camper and head four and a half hours northwest to Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis. The park’s main attraction is, of course, the iconic Gateway Arch that stands 630 feet tall. In addition to traveling to the top of the Arch, you can also visit the Old St. Louis Courthouse, take a tour of the park, or hop aboard a riverboat cruise. When you’re done, you can explore the rest of St. Louis.

Nearby State Parks

Lake Louisa State Park  

Lake Louisa State Park is west of Orlando, so you may want to stop and explore it early in your Miami to Nashville RV road trip. Lake Louisa is perfect for boating, fishing, and swimming. Four other lakes in the park are also great boating and fishing locations. On land, 20 miles of trails are ready for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders to visit them.

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park  

Before you go through Gainesville, you’ll pass close to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. You might not have expected to be able to visit a prairie with wild horses and bison in it on your road trip from Miami to Nashville, but you can do so at Paynes Prairie Preserve. Hiking, biking, canoeing, and fishing are popular here. 

High Falls State Park  

Right off Interstate 75 between Macon and Atlanta is High Falls State Park. It’s aptly named since the biggest waterfall in middle Georgia is located there. Its 650-acre lake is also a great fishing and boating destination. You can go swimming in the park's large pool and then play a round of mini-golf on the 18-hole course. 

Cloudland Canyon State Park  

Cloudland Canyon State Park is located in the TAG corner, where Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia meet, so it’s conveniently close to Chattanooga and your route. This gorgeous North Georgia park has canyons with walls that reach 1,000 feet high, caves, waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, and beautiful fall foliage in season. There’s also an 18-hole disc golf course and a fishing pond.

Rock Island State Park  

Rock Island State Park is only an hour and a half outside of Nashville, so you’ll want to stop there near the end of your Miami to Nashville road trip. Three rivers converge here, so there are plenty of places to boat, paddle, swim, and fish. Nine hiking trails cross the park, giving you the means to explore the lovely Caney Fork Gorge.

Along the Way

Lion Country Safari  

Just to the west of West Palm Beach is Lion Country Safari. You can experience America’s first drive-thru safari from the comfort of your vehicle. Seven different sections feature a variety of tamed animals from different regions. Exclusive animal encounters are also available for an additional fee. 

Magic Kingdom Park  

There are plenty of theme parks that you can visit on your road trip from Miami to Nashville, but none are more famous than the Magic Kingdom. Classic rides like It’s a Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Space Mountain await you at Disney World in Orlando. There are numerous different places to visit in the Buena Vista complex; you can also stop by Universal Studios. 

Ocmulgee Mounds  

The Ocmulgee Mounds are located on the east side of Macon, GA. These mounds were constructed over 1,000 years ago by the Native Americans who called the area home. Six miles of hiking trails take you around the mounds; a museum on the grounds displays over 2,000 Native American artifacts. 

Centennial Park District  

Atlanta’s Centennial Park District has grown a lot from the days when it was just the home of the park commemorating Atlanta’s hosting of the 1996 Olympics. Now, you can visit places like the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, and Zoo Atlanta. You can eat at restaurants like the Atlanta Breakfast Club, Dos Bocas, and Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

Ruby Falls  

Close to Chattanooga and the banks of the Tennessee River is lovely Ruby Falls. The main attraction here is Ruby Falls itself, which is the tallest and deepest waterfall that the public can view. After viewing the falls, you can head in the opposite direction and go up Lookout Mountain and Heron Overlook for spectacular views of the Cumberland Plateau. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can tackle the High Point ZIP Adventure. 

Main Cities You Will Pass Through

Orlando, FL  

Orlando is pretty much theme park central, so you could spend days doing nothing but hitting up some of the world’s best amusement parks. If you choose to do so, you’ll be able to take care of your camper at the many dump stations and campgrounds in the area. Some must-see parks include Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and Universal Studios.

Macon, GA

This lovely Georgia town is a great place to experience some good old-fashioned Southern hospitality. If you decide to stop and stay awhile, you’ll be able to take advantage of the dump stations and campgrounds nearby. Places to go include Hay House, the Ocmulgee Mounds, and the Allman Brothers Band Museum. 

Atlanta, GA  

The capital of Georgia needs little introduction. There’s so much to do here that you may want to take several days to explore places like Six Flags Over Georgia, the Georgia Aquarium, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. Plenty of dump stations and campgrounds are available close by.

Chattanooga, TN  

Not too far across the Georgia-Tennessee border and on the Tennessee River is Chattanooga. You won’t have any trouble finding quality dump stations and campgrounds in the area. You should check out the Tennessee Aquarium, Lookout Mountain, and Raccoon Mountain Caverns.

Murfreesboro, TN  

Forty minutes outside of downtown Nashville is the town of Murfreesboro. Places like Stones River National Battlefield, Cannonsburgh Village, and the Oaklands Mansion are all worth visiting. Multiple campgrounds are close by.

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