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#1Country Music Hall of Fame® Tickets & Tour
Venture to the heart of country music – Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame® – for an up-close look at legendary artists, lively exhibits and soulful tune...
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#2Grand Ole Opry Performance
For over 90 years, country's best have mesmerised audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. Each Opry show features an array of perform...
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#3General Jackson Showboat Lunch Cruise
Board the General Jackson Showboat for a cruise on one of the largest and grandest paddle-wheel riverboats in the country. Enjoy exciting live entertainment ...
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#4Guided Pub Crawl Tour
Discover the magic of Music City in the most entertaining way possible—on a pub crawl that's full of trivia and anecdotes from Nashville's storied past. Abso...
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#5The Nashville Sightseeing Flex Pass
Strike a chord in the Music City and feel the harmonies of history, music, and bourbon with the Nashville Sightseeing Flex Pass, your key to saving over 50 %...
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#6Nashville Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Circle the sights of the country music capital of the world on board a comfortable hop-on hop-off trolley that allows you to visit the city's famous landmark...
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#7Jack Daniel's Distillery Day Trip
Immerse yourself in the long-standing tradition of Old No. 7 with a day trip to the distillery in historic Lynchburg, Tennessee. Board a bus in the heart of ...
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#8Grand Ole Opry Concert
A visit to Nashville is not complete without paying tribute to America's premier country music venue. Take a seat at the iconic Grand Ole Opry and experience...
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#9General Jackson Showboat Dinner Cruise
Relax on a spectacular evening paddleboat cruise down the Cumberland River while digging into mouthwatering local favourites such as herb crusted rib of beef...
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#10Nashville Zoo Tickets
Unlike any zoo you've ever seen, Nashville Zoo offers 90 developed acres of incredible, natural habitats featuring more than 300 species found around the wor...
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Nashville is known for its music scene, drawing in country music fans and blues aficionados from around the globe. Still, if your ear for music isn’t strong or you just want a diverse vacation, there are things to do in Nashville beyond square dancing and jazz clubs. Go to the symphony, nom on some good southern comfort food, and explore your creative side on an art crawl. Nashville tours let you see plenty of Tennessee attractions in just one day, though to truly dig your teeth into the city you should stick around for a while.
Areas & Neighborhoods
While the rhythm of the city might be universally musical, nearly any type of traveler can feel right at home in Nashville. The neighborhoods in Music City are more diverse than you might expect, serving up everything from rich history to modern cuisine.
Downtown Nashville — The downtown district marries high-end hotels with laid-back music venues. Anyone headed to Nashville with a tune in their heart will want to make a beeline for this district. You will also find the Tennessee Performing Arts Center downtown, as well as the Tennessee State Museum.
Germantown — History buffs will find Germantown to be one of the best things to see in Nashville, since it’s the oldest neighborhood in town. This area also happens to boast many Victorian homes and other important buildings.
Midtown — Stretching across Broadway and Division Street, Midtown lives up to its name and puts you in the center of many vibrant Nashville hot spots. Grab lunch at a crab shack, dinner at a New York-style pizza joint, or dance the night away at a club with live music.
Music Valley — Don’t forget to make a stop in Music Valley, where some of the most quintessential things to do in Nashville, TN reside. From the Gaylord Opryland Resort to fun dinner theater, this part of the city is hopping.
Things to See in Nashville
Get your camera ready, because there are lots of sights worth a shot or two in Nashville. On the architecture front, the Belle Meade Plantation and Parthenon replica are very eye-catching. You can also see a lion’s share of Johnny Cash memorabilia at the Johnny Cash Museum. Of course, art and culture in Nashville won’t be ignored, so set aside time for local galleries.
Things to Do & Attractions in Nashville
Once you have enough pictures to fill out your scrapbook entry, it’s time to think about putting your boots on the ground in Music City. Visit the Grand Ole Opry, grab yourself some sweet tea and biscuits with gravy, and spend a lazy afternoon in the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Visitors also flock to honky tonks and sports bars to unwind. Fun things to do in Nashville also include visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Jack Daniel Distillery. You have an eclectic array of attractions and activities at your disposal in this city.
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