Academy Square Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Academy Square
Popular places to visit
Grand Ole Opry
A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.
Broadway
When you visit Broadway, a favourite shopping spot in Nashville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Vanderbilt University
Explore the campus of Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Bridgestone Arena
Catch an event at Bridgestone Arena during your trip to Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Music City Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Music City Center, a top convention centre in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Activities
General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville
Nashville Biggest & Wildest Party Public Tractor Tour (Ages 21+)
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Nashville: Pontoon Party Cruise with a Captain
Nashville Bordellos, Burlesque, and Blood Night-Time Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Academy Square Hotel Deals
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025
Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown
Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
Other neighbourhoods around Academy Square
Rutledge Hill
Rutledge Hill might not have many top sights, but Broadway and Bridgestone Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
SoBro
If you're spending some time in SoBro, Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are top sights worth seeing.
The District
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to The District. A stop by Broadway or Ryman Auditorium might round out your trip.
East Bank
If you're spending some time in East Bank, Nissan Stadium and Cumberland River are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Nashville
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Ryman Auditorium while you're exploring the area.
The Gulch
The Gulch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Demonbreun Street and Nashville WhatLiftsYou Wings Mural while you're in town.
- Grand Ole Opry
- Broadway
- Vanderbilt University
- Bridgestone Arena
- Nissan Stadium
- Music City Center
- Ryman Auditorium
- Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
- Opryland Hotel Gardens
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Nashville Shores Waterpark
- Mall at Green Hills
- Johnny Cash Museum
- The Parthenon
- Belle Meade Plantation