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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West End

4/5(9 area reviews)

The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to West End. A stop by The Parthenon or Elliston Place might round out your trip.

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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.

The District
Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$121 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$121
10 Nov - 11 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! (793 reviews)
Yes. The beds were very comfortable. Good price for the location. I will stay again.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Knights Inn Nashville
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$705 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$705
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (1,718 reviews)
Very very expensive and then added daily service charges

Reviewed on 17 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$192 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$192
17 Nov - 18 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! (2,996 reviews)
Breakfast was amazing made to order omlets

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
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! (2,937 reviews)
Don’t know if I want to let out this secret, but it’s the absolute best place to stay in Nashville.

Reviewed on 18 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! (1,616 reviews)
Perfect location.

Reviewed on 19 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 meeting facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (856 reviews)
Great space - easy to check in, clean, comfortable

Reviewed on 22 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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