Nashville
United States of America · Tennessee · 170 m
Description
Nashville is the vibrant capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and, known as “Music City”, one of the most important centers of American music. The city is famous for its legendary music venues, including the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the many honky-tonks and live music bars along Broadway. Nashville blends its deep-rooted country music heritage with rock, blues, and a diverse culinary scene known for specialties such as Nashville hot chicken. With its rich musical history, warm Southern atmosphere, and modern urban lifestyle, Nashville is considered one of the most distinctive cultural and music hubs in the United States.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – May or September – October
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- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Lower Broadway & Honky Tonk Highway
- Grand Ole Opry
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Ryman Auditorium
- National Museum of African American Music
- Historic RCA Studio B
- Nashville Hot Chicken
- The Parthenon & Centennial Park
- Music Row
- Johnny Cash Museum
- The Bluebird Cafe
- John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge & Nashville Skyline
- Mammoth Cave National Park(Day trip)
- Printers Alley
- Natchez Trace Parkway(Day trip)
- Tennessee State Capitol
- Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
- Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
- Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
- Jack Daniel's Distillery(Day trip)
- Frist Art Museum
- Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
- Nashville Farmers' Market
- Franklin Historic District(Day trip)
- Germantown
- The Gulch
- 12 South
- Five Points & East Nashville
- Marathon Village
- Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum
- Patsy Cline Museum
- Glen Campbell Museum
- Tennessee State Museum
- Hatch Show Print
- Schermerhorn Symphony Center
- Nashville Public Library
- Fort Negley
- Belmont Mansion
- Belmont University
- Vanderbilt University
- Opryland Resort Gardens
- Cumberland River Greenway
- Shelby Bottoms Greenway & Nature Park
- Radnor Lake State Natural Area
- Percy Warner Park
- Edwin Warner Park
- Love Circle
- Nashville Murals
- General Jackson Showboat
- Lane Motor Museum
- Adventure Science Center
- Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
- Tennessee Whiskey & Distillery Tours
- Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge(Day trip)
- Lynchburg(Day trip)
- Arrington Vineyards(Day trip)
- Carnton(Day trip)
- Carter House(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- BNA
- Train stations:
- Riverfront