Originally Posted by Doug Fattic

Nashville is a kind of small tourist town not very far away. It is a kind of mecca for Midwest artists. It has interesting craft shops. This is where non riding family hang out. The Hilly used to go through Nashville but because of congestion with regular tourists visiting Brown county to see the fall leaves in color they don't anymore. I heard on NPR that a million visitors come every year. Also Bloomington the home of Indiana University is also close by and a great place to eat if you aren't signed up for meals prepared by the ride.