Nashville Travel Guide

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Between the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame and live shows every night of the week, see and hear why Music City earns its nickname.

Considered by many to be the world’s music capital, Nashville has attracted legends ranging from Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline to Jimi Hendrix. In addition to music, discover delicious Southern cuisine, live entertainment and sprawling parks in Tennessee's capital city.

Join the audience at the Grand Ole Opry, America’s longest-running radio show. Learn about Nashville’s illustrious entertainment history at the Ryman Auditorium. Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, which celebrates every country music genre, from Cajun to contemporary. Learn about the life and career of one of the city’s most legendary musicians at the Johnny Cash Museum.

Tour the many stately homes across Nashville. Visit the Hermitage, the estate and final resting place of Andrew Jackson, the 7th United States president. Experience a classic Southern plantation in Belle Meade. Visit the art collection and botanical gardens within the neo-Georgian manor of Cheekwood Estate and Gardens. Tour Fontanel Mansion, the family home of Country Music Hall of Fame member Barbara Mandrell.

Interactive exhibits of the Adventure Science Center arranged around the five senses, outer space and dinosaurs make it a family-friendly destination. Visit animals and the Grassmere Historic Home and Farm in the Nashville Zoo. In the Lane Motor Museum, see a unique collection of automobiles, trucks and motorcycles.

Admire architecture, art installations and decorative gardens in Centennial Park. Don’t miss the Parthenon, a full-scale replica of one of Greece’s most treasured monuments.

Enjoy Central Tennessee’s scenic beauty in Radnor Lake State Park. See an open-air concert in Riverfront Park, located downtown. Spot some of the hundreds of bird species in the wooded Edwin and Percy Warner Parks. Follow a riverside nature trail in Cumberland Park.

Learn about the state government at the Tennessee State Capitol. At the nearby Tennessee State Museum, understand the history of the South and see an impressive array of artifacts from the Civil War.

Nashville is a friendly city with a fascinating culture. Discover the charms of Music City for yourself.

Where to stay in Nashville

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Downtown Nashville

4/5(43 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Nissan Stadium while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Nashville
Nashville

Music Row

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by RCA Studio B or Demonbreun Street while you're exploring the area.

Music Row
Cumberland Park

East Nashville

4/5(1 area review)

The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to East Nashville. A stop by Nissan Stadium or Cumberland River might round out your trip.

East Nashville
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Opryland

A noteworthy feature of Opryland is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Grand Ole Opry and Cooter's Nashville.

Opryland
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South Nashville

2/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the museums and live music in South Nashville. You might want to make time for a stop at Tennessee State Fairgrounds or Geodis Park.

South Nashville
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum featuring interior views

SoBro

If you're spending some time in SoBro, Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Knights Inn Nashville
Knights Inn Nashville
1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$120 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$120
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7/10 Good! (2,487 reviews)
"TV reception was horrible. The converter didn’t work right the coffee pot didn’t work and then we found out the electrical outlets didn’t work. They were good and getting me another coffee pot and plug it into another outlet in the room. It’s a little far away if you wanna walk to things And I didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

Knights Inn Nashville
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
3 out of 5
1501 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$243 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$243
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,742 reviews)
"Close to Broadway"

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2024

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$322 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$322
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,046 reviews)
"Parking was challenging with Valet"

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2024

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sentral Sobro
Sentral Sobro
4 out of 5
516 Lea Avenue, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy a fitness center, onsite parking, and an arcade/game room. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (854 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice and quiet. Very clean. Pool area was great. Walking distance to Bridgestone Arena and Broadway St. So convenient. We would stay there again."

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

Sentral Sobro
Placemakr Premier SoBro
Placemakr Premier SoBro
4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,252 reviews)
"Loved our stay! Perfect place to stay while in Nashville"

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2024

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Placemakr Music Row
Placemakr Music Row
4 out of 5
1600 McGavock St, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (783 reviews)
"Easy check in/out, safe, perfect accommodation"

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

Placemakr Music Row
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Nashville

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
19 Mar 2020

My experience with EXPEDIA in handling this booking was ABSOLUTELY useless..!......and I will NEVER use Expedia again

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
28 Nov 2019

Loved the nightlife and tourist attractions

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller
30 Oct 2019

Just overcrowded. Museum was full to full, couldn’t seen half the displays. Parking extremely expensive $30.00 for 4 hrs, really. The bars all full five deep at bar, music competing from one venue to next.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
30 Oct 2019

A brilliant city with a wonderful atmosphere and exceptional live music.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
23 Oct 2019

Loved it. Could easily move there to live.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
16 Oct 2019

Great place, love the atmosphere, loved the town

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