Nashville Travel Guide
Capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Legendary country music venues include the Grand Ole Opry House, home of the famous “Grand Ole Opry” stage and radio show. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and historic Ryman Auditorium are Downtown, as is the District, featuring honky-tonks with live music and the Johnny Cash Museum, celebrating the singer's life
Places to See in Nashville
Assembly Food Hall
Multi-level dining and entertainment venue featuring dozens of food vendors, bars, live music stages, rooftop gathering spaces, and local culinary experiences.
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Belle Meade Plantation
Historic mansion that is now operated as an attraction, museum, winery, and onsite restaurant together with outbuildings on its 30 acres of property
Belmont Mansion
Historic mansion built by Joseph and Adelicia Acklen to serve as the center of their 180-acre summer estate in what was then country outside the city, and featured elaborate gardens and a zoo
Broadway Entertainment District / Honky Tonk Highway
Historic entertainment district filled with live music venues, bars, restaurants, and performance stages showcasing country music and related genres throughout the day and night.
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Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum
55-acre historic estate on the western edge of Nashville, Tennessee that houses the Cheekwood Estate & Gardens which includes a 30,000-square-foot Georgian-style mansion opened as a botanical garden and art museum
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Museum is one of the world's largest and most active popular music research centers and the world's largest repository of country music artifacts
Fifth and Broadway
Mixed-use entertainment district featuring retail shopping, chef-driven restaurants, live music venues, cultural attractions, and a large food hall in the heart of downtown Nashville.
Frist Art Museum
Art deco exhibition center featuring rotating visual art displays, interactive family activities, and educational programs in a historic setting.
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Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Hotel and convention center with 2,888 rooms is one of the 30 largest hotels in the world
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Grand Ole Opry
Weekly American country music stage concert showcasing a mix of famous singers and contemporary chart-toppers performing country, bluegrass, Americana, folk, and gospel music as well as comedic performances and skits
The Gulch
Neighborhood on the south fringe of downtown Nashville is known to be a trendy and hip neighborhood, and a popular destination for locals, college students, and visitors
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Hermitage
Historical museum and 1,000+ acre site was owned by Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
Truss bridge that spans the Cumberland River is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world
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Johnny Cash Museum
Museum housing the world's largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia and artifacts
Lane Motor Museum
Collection of rare and unique automobiles and motorcycles with a focus on European models, engineering innovation, and historical significance.
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
Interactive museum honoring musicians and studio players across all genres with exhibits featuring iconic instruments, recording gear, and the GRAMMY Gallery experience.
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Natchez Trace parkway Bridge
Concrete double arch bridge is the first segmentally constructed concrete arch bridge in the United States
National Museum of African American Music
Immersive cultural institution showcasing the history and impact of African American music traditions through interactive exhibits and multimedia experiences.
The Parthenon
Full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, and built in 1897 as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, and now functions as an art museum
Percy Warner Park
Two combined parks serving as the second largest municipal park in the state, offering a variety of activities, including hiking trails, cross country courses, and an equestrian center
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
Restaurant known for its hot chicken, and is credited with popularizing the dish and inspiring restaurants with similar offerings
Radnor Lake State Natural Area
Popular state natural area and state park just outside Nashville includes five miles of unpaved trails wandering through the woods surrounding the lake
Ryman Auditorium
2,362-seat live-performance venue designated a National Historic Landmark for its pivotal role in the popularization of country music
Tennessee Agricultural Museum
Two-level museum featuring historic cabins, heirloom gardens, and thousands of artifacts that illustrate rural life and farming practices before electricity.
Tennessee State Capitol
Capitol serving as home of the Tennessee General Assembly and the location of the governor's office is one of Nashville's most prominent examples of Greek Revival architecture
Tennessee State Museum
Expansive museum chronicling Tennessee's history through permanent and rotating exhibits featuring artifacts, art, and interactive displays from prehistoric times to the present.
Twelve South
Walkable commercial district featuring boutique shops, local restaurants, coffeehouses, murals, green spaces, and independently owned businesses.
Nashville is the capital and most populous city of Tennessee. Nashville has a vibrant music and entertainment scene spanning a variety of genres. With a long history in the music scene it is no surprise that city was nicknamed 'Music City.' The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is the major performing arts center of the city. It is the home of the Nashville Repertory Theatre, the Nashville Opera, the Music City Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Nashville Ballet.
As the city's name itself is a metonym for the country music industry, many popular attractions involve country music, including the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Belcourt Theatre, and Ryman Auditorium. Hence, the city became known as America's 'Country Music Capital.' The Ryman was home to the Grand Ole Opry until 1974 when the show moved to the Grand Ole Opry House, 9 miles east of downtown. The Opry plays there several times a week, except for an annual winter run at the Ryman. Many music clubs and honky-tonk bars are in downtown Nashville, particularly the area encompassing Lower Broadway, Second Avenue, and Printer's Alley, which is often referred to as "the District". Each June, the CMA Music Festival (formerly known as Fan Fair) brings thousands of country fans to the city. The Tennessee State Fair is also held annually in September.
Perhaps the biggest factor in drawing visitors to Nashville is its association with country music, in which the Nashville sound played a role. Many visitors to Nashville attend live performances of the Grand Ole Opry, the world's longest-running live radio show. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is another major attraction relating to the popularity of country music. The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, the Opry Mills regional shopping mall and the General Jackson showboat, are all located in what is known as Music Valley.
Civil War history is important to the city's tourism industry. Sites pertaining to the Battle of Nashville and the nearby Battle of Franklin and Battle of Stones River can be seen, along with several well-preserved antebellum plantation houses such as Belle Meade Plantation, Carnton plantation in Franklin, and Belmont Mansion.
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