Park · Murfreesboro
Gateway Island
Why Scout picked it
Gateway Island is good for a free, relaxed outdoor activity, such as a walk on the asphalt trail or a picnic. It can be paired with other local Murfreesboro attractions for a half-day outing.
Featured in these outings
- Budget Evening at Stones River & Greenway — Immerse yourself in history at Stones River National Battlefield, a free and powerful experience, as the evening light paints the landscape. Afterward, head to Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen for an affordable and satisfying dinner. Conclude your evening with a peaceful walk on the nearby Searcy Trailhead, part of Murfreesboro's greenway system.
While you're nearby
- Arts & CultureEarth Experience - Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History
Hands-on natural history museum displaying international & local archeological finds & fossils.
- Arts & CultureDiscovery Center at Murfree Spring
Interactive kids' museum with exhibits on science & culture plus live animals & outdoor programs.
- Arts & CultureCannonsburgh Village
Reproduction pioneer village featuring a gristmill, a school house, a general store & more.
- FamilyFlashback Arcade
Scout verified August 2026