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 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

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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 Ryman Auditorium while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Nashville
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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
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum showing interior views

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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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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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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.

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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.

The Gulch
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$660 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$660
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Nashville. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 18 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,711 reviews)
"Top notch resort. Love it!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
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$207 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$207
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,956 reviews)
"Convenient to downtown and the staff were very nice and helpful. Breakfast was better than expected. Room could use some updates but it was clean. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$121 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$121
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (755 reviews)
"Location is in easy walking distance of downtown Nashville and most of the attractions. The walk may not necessarily be ideal if you are not a confident person though as not all through well lit areas at night. The accomodation was clean and reasonably quiet and a good selection choice was available ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Knights Inn Nashville
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 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,930 reviews)
"Nice room, close to everything."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Sentral Sobro

Sentral Sobro

4 out of 5
516 Lea Avenue, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,603 reviews)
"Clean apartment, pet friendly with extra fee, staff were very responsive via messaging. Although lots of units, it was quiet and peaceful."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Sentral Sobro
Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville

Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville

4 out of 5
211 7th Avenue North, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and premium bedding. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (851 reviews)
"This place is really awesome! It is a beautiful place in a great location! We booked a one bedroom but were lucky enough to get upgraded to a two bedroom due to some maintenance being done on our original room (Thank you!). Everything about this stay was top notch, from communication with the staff, ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville
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

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Loved the nightlife and tourist attractions

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

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

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved it. Could easily move there to live.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place, love the atmosphere, loved the town

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