Nashville, Indiana, is a small town in Brown County, which is known as the "Artist Colony of the Midwest." It is located about an hour south of Indianapolis. Shops filled with handmade crafts, intimate performance venues and elaborate outdoor wedding venues are among the independently operated businesses that give the town its character. No matter what brings you to this central Indiana community, if you're traveling with a pet, you'll find suitable accommodations in and around Nashville.
Small dogs and cats are welcome to stay at Nashville's Salt Creek Inn, though a nightly surcharge applies to the room rate. Some rooms are on the second floor, and there are no elevators. While there are no parks within walking distance, there are grassy areas surrounding the hotel.
Surcharges may also apply when more than two guests share a single room. Standard rooms, suites and kitchenette suites are all available with various bed configurations. All rooms have exterior entry, and free guest parking is available right outside of the guest room doors. Reservations must be made by phone.
Salt Creek Inn
551 E. SR 46
Nashville, IN 47448
812-988-1149
saltcreekinn.com
There are no weight restrictions on pets at the nearest Travelodge, but a nightly surcharge applies and pets cannot be left unattended in rooms. They must also be on a leash when on the hotel grounds. The Indiana University campus, which has many grassy areas appropriate for dog walking, is located five blocks to the west.
The hotel has a business center, a free continental breakfast bar and free daily newspapers. All rooms feature expanded cable TV and free wireless Internet access. A 24-hour grocery store is located directly across the street from the hotel. This Travelodge is located 14 miles west of Nashville in Bloomington, Indiana.
Travelodge
2615 East 3rd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
812-339-6191
travelodge.com
Dogs and cats up to 50 pounds are permitted to stay at this Holiday Inn with a per-stay surcharge, but they cannot be left unattended in guest rooms. There is a designated outdoor pet-walking area on the hotel grounds.
Free wireless Internet access, cable TV and daily newspaper delivery are standard guest room features, and select rooms have refrigerators and sofa sleepers. Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, a whirlpool tub, a fitness center and a business center. There is a cocktail lounge and an on-site family restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Holiday Inn is located 15 miles to Nashville's east, in Columbus, Indiana.
Holiday Inn
2480 W. Jonathan Moore Pike
Columbus, IN 47201
812-372-1541
holidayinn.com
