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Fort Nashborough

1st Avenue North, Nashville, TN (Haynes Area)
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As featured in Nashville for free
Ranked #71 of 108 attractions in Nashville
Type: Historic Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Located close to the bustling Second Avenue and Broadway tourist areas next to Riverfront Park, Fort Nashborough offers a glimpse into the founding of... more » Owner description: Located close to the bustling Second Avenue and Broadway tourist areas next to Riverfront Park, Fort Nashborough offers a glimpse into the founding of Nashville in 1780 by James Robertson. Self-guided tours of this replica of the original fort located along the banks of the Cumberland River run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. « less
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Saint Charles, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

We stumbled upon this replica while walking around the river front - none of the buildings were open but it was still interesting to walk through. Took a total of 5 minutes but its a nice distraction from 2nd Ave. It is open 24/7.

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

We were on a walking tour of Nashville and happened into Fort Nashborough. It's history is fascinating - Nashville had a huge role in the Civil War.

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Lyles, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

We have lived in the Middle Tennessee area a long time & had never been. It was very interesting. Enjoy seeing historical sites. Would recommend to people interested in that kind of experience.

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Montgomery, Alabama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

So close to room....I had to go. Nice cheap way to kill some time and gain valuable information....a little piece of history!

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

This historic site in Nashville is fairly boring and does not have alot to see. There are also alot of homeless people laying about in the area.

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Nashville, TN
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012

This is a nice stop while strolling around downtown. Nice view of the TItan's stadium and just compact enough to get through it all in 1/2 hour before checking out the rest of the riverfront.

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Sand Springs, Oklahoma, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012 via mobile

Free attraction in downtown area. small scale model of original Fort Nashborough. Right on the riverbank so nice view. Gives idea of how original fort was laid out but it is only buildings, you can't go inside them & see how the men there might have lived at the time. But still worth checking out while you are down by... More

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Arvada, CO
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2012

This was a quick stop while walking on the riverfront on our way to 'honky tonk' row. It was very interesting to see the fort, the construction of the buildings, and the small size of the overall structure. Would be great to show children our history!! But, it is a small place and I would not make this my destination.... More

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Ohio
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2012

It seems to be in disrepair. Only the one sign with any information about the fort. Most of the buildings were boarded up. If you are down at the riverfront park you might want to walk up and see it. But don't make a special trip or anything.

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Nashville, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2012

I loved the little log cabins. It takes you back to an era of simplicity and hard but good times. Just to see how our ancestors lived it makes you appreciate the life we have today. I loved it and used to take my children all the time, but now that they are adults, I will be taking my 6... More

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