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7 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Nashville

Music City’s best.

Nashville's 7 most popular canoes & kayaks, with what they cost, how long they run and the link to book. The ones a Music City weekend tends to get built around, and how each one actually plays out.

7 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Nashville

Kayak Rental in Downtown Nashville with Shuttle - The 3-mile downriver route: calm water, skyline views, real photo time
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Kayak Rental in Downtown Nashville with Shuttle

1.Kayak Rental in Downtown Nashville with Shuttle

Rent a kayak in downtown Nashville with shuttle included; paddle the calm 3-mile Cumberland River to downtown skyline views in about 2 hours.

Most Popular 4.5

“Great beginner-friendly kayaking experience. Only takes about an hour and is simple to navigate. Me and my friend had so much fun and saw lots of wildlife. Highly recommend!”

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Nashville Guided Kayak Tour - The Real Itinerary: From Shelby Bottoms to Broadway in One Glide
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Nashville Guided Kayak Tour

2.Nashville Guided Kayak Tour

Paddle 3 miles downstream from Shelby Bottoms to downtown Nashville on a small-group guided kayak tour with shuttle, gear, water, and sunscreen.

4.5

“We had a fantastic time! Dan & Melissa were super friendly and patient. We actually had the time mixed up, and arrived 30 min late. They allowed us to join in on the next one which we so appreciated. The kayaking was relaxed, the views were nice, and the river was calm. We felt it…”

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Nashville: Downtown Kayak Rental with Shuttle - Meeting at 2 Victory Ave: find the right place fast
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Nashville: Downtown Kayak Rental with Shuttle

Small Group Clear Kayak Tour of Old Hickory Lake - Starting at Bledsoe Creek State Park: How the Trip Kicks Off
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Small Group Clear Kayak Tour of Old Hickory Lake

4.Small Group Clear Kayak Tour of Old Hickory Lake

Paddle a clear kayak on Old Hickory Lake from Bledsoe Creek State Park on a small-group tour with wildlife facts and gear included.

5.0

“We had a wonderful time! Carolina was a great guide and was more than happy to let us go at a comfortable pace. She was very knowledgeable about the area and pointed out lots of fun and beautiful things along the way, including cows (yes you read right), turtles, geese, egrets, blue herring, turkey buzzards,…”

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Nashville: Kayak Tour with Skyline Views - The 75 Minutes on the Cumberland: Bridges and Wildlife
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Nashville: Kayak Tour with Skyline Views

Nashville: Downtown Kayak Rental - Launch spot at Nissan Stadium: where you’ll find River Queen Voyages
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Nashville: Downtown Kayak Rental

6.Nashville: Downtown Kayak Rental

Self-guided downtown kayak rental on the Cumberland River near Nissan Stadium with skyline views, gear included, and a quick safety briefing.

4.0

“Great non-guided paddle out a d float back. Not to taxing of a paddle and river was calm and pretty quiet. Would totally do it again!”

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Kayak Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Nashville - Meeting at Victory Ave and getting geared up fast
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Kayak Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Nashville

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