Nashville Travel Guide

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Nashville
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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 Centre 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 artefacts 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

Downtown Nashville

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
Music Row

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 Demonbreun Street or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.

Music Row
SoBro

SoBro

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

SoBro
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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
Opryland

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
The District

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.

The District
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Airport/Opryland

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Airport/Opryland

3 out of 5
2345 Atrium Way Nashville TN
The price is AU$127 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$127
per night
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (86 reviews)
Parking was great. Room was very pleasant.

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Airport/Opryland
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG

3 out of 5
920 Broadway Nashville TN
The price is AU$245 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$245
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,628 reviews)
Large breakfast selection, a couple of complimentary apps and music in the afternoon. Great location walking downtown.

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is AU$280 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$280
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,999 reviews)
The hotel staff was friendly and the facility was very clean. My only complaint would be the quality of pillows. The location was perfect. Just a couple blocks from Broadway. We will definitely return!

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

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.
Placemakr Premier SoBro

Placemakr Premier SoBro

4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
Stay at this aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,337 reviews)
Great place right in the center of everything downtown Nashville. Huge rooms, well stocked kitchen, comfortable bed, very nice toiletries. Easy to get in and out. The only thing that I didn’t like was low water pressure and AC (difficult to adjust). Having said that, I still highly recommend the ...

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa

4 out of 5
808 14th Ave N Nashville TN
Stay at this aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Ryman Auditorium and Broadway are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (193 reviews)
Great room comfortable bed- in room facility’s, kitchen area for cooking, washer dryer in the closet- wish i new tablets and pods were under the sink though

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa
Sentral Sobro

Sentral Sobro

4 out of 5
516 Lea Avenue Nashville TN
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,866 reviews)
Room/view not as nice as pictures. Walls very thin & you could hear everything. Check in took a while because the kiosk wasn’t working great . Not terrible, but not as lovely as the pictures .

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Sentral Sobro
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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