Eighth Avenue Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Eighth Avenue
Popular places to visit
Adventure Science Center
Bring the kids to this fun-packed educational attraction where they can learn all about space and science.
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.
Grand Ole Opry
A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant 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.
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
Grand Ole Opry Admission Ticket
General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only
Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting
Homes of the Stars Guided Tour in Nashville
Our pick of the best Eighth Avenue Hotel Deals
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
"The entire experience was perfect. We were on a weekend trip for our anniversary and the staff worked to make certain our trip was special."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
"We loved Raga !!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Placemakr Premier SoBro
"Great location to enjoy downtown"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
"The property/room itself was wonderfully clean with very comfortable beds, huge tv, and clean smells! The parking lot is a bit tight if you’re in a larger/wider vehicle & I did not realize there was a separate fee for having a vehicle parked in the hotel lot (not a parking garage). The lobby was ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
"The hotel was great. Perfect location. The staff was beyond excellent! We arrived at 6am, asked if we could do an early check in and within 5 mins we had keys to our room! The room was clean and very spacious. Shower pressure was meh, but what hotel has powerful water pressure!? The complimentary ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
"It was just OK"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eighth Avenue
Edgehill
While Edgehill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Broadway and Nissan Stadium.
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.
Music Row
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.
Rutledge Hill
Rutledge Hill might not have many top sights, but Broadway and Nissan Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
SoBro
If you're spending some time in SoBro, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Bridgestone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Midtown. A stop by FirstBank Stadium or Demonbreun Street might round out your trip.
