Nashville Places of Interest
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
The 55-acre Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art once served as the former estate for the Cheek family of the Maxwell House coffee brand. Read more
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Easily recognizable by its modern exterior resembling piano keys, the museum tells the story of country music through video clips, recorded music, exhibits and live performances and programs. Read more
Opry Entertainment Complex
The Opry Entertainment Complex houses four entertainment venues: the legendary Grand Ole Opry House, Acuff Theatre, Opry Museum and the Opry Plaza. Read more
The Parthenon
Located in Nashville's Centennial Park, the Parthenon is the world's only full-scale replica of the original Greek Parthenon and home of the city's art museum. Read more
Ryman Auditorium
Built in 1892, the Ryman Auditorium, known as the Mother Church of Country Music, was the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. Read more
Tennessee State Capitol
Opened in 1859, the Greek Revival-style Tennessee State Capitol houses the governor's office; State Archives; Tennessee Supreme Court; assembly rooms for the House of Representatives and Senate; and offices for the secretary of state, treasurer and register of land. Read more
Tennessee State Museum
The Tennessee State Museum occupies 120,000 total square feet, housing exhibits dedicated to the history of Tennessee, ranging from prehistoric Indian cultures to the early 1900s. Read more
Nashville Restaurants
Acorn Restaurant
Located in Nashville's West End neighborhood, the Acorn serves fine contemporary American fare infused with Italian, French, Mediterranean and Asian flavors. Read more
B.B. King's Blues Club and Restaurant
Nashville's B.B. King's Blues Club and Restaurant is one of the city's largest music venues, featuring live music seven nights a week. Read more
Flyte World Dining & Wine
Serving an eclectic fusion menu, featuring organic produce and free-range meats, Flyte takes great care in pairing entrees to its impressive wine and beer menu. Read more
Radius10
Located in Nashville's Gulch neighborhood, the glossy Radius10 serves eclectic modern American cuisine. Read more
Wildhorse Saloon
One of Nashville's most famous locales, Wildhorse Saloon is a 66,000-square-foot restaurant, bar, concert site, dance venue and TV studio that welcomes more than 1.5 million guests per year. Read more
Other Nashville Attractions and Activities
Adventure Science Center
Adventure Science Center offers more than 60 interactive stations and exhibits, including Bodyquest and Mission Possible, which explores how science and medicine interact to help the physically disabled. Read more
General Jackson Showboat
The 300-foot-long General Jackson Showboat is a paddlewheel riverboat that offers great dining and entertainment cruises along the Cumberland River. Read more
The Hermitage
The Hermitage, the 1837 mansion of seventh president Andrew Jackson, is the most authentic presidential home in the United States. Read more
Jack Daniel Distillery
Just over an hour's drive from Nashville, the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg is the oldest registered distillery in the United States. Read more
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
The 200-acre Nashville Zoo at Grassmere features hundreds of animals from around the globe, including such visitor favorites as African elephants, Bengal tigers and red pandas. Read more
Nashville Hotels
- Doubletree Hotel Nashville
- Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center
- Hilton Nashville Downtown
- Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville
- Nashville Airport Marriott
- Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University
- Renassiance Nashville Hotel
- Sheraton Hotel Nashville Downtown
- Sheraton Music City Hotel
Nashville Attractions
- Adventure Science Center
- The Hermitage
- Opry Entertainment Complex
- The Parthenon
- Ryman Auditorium
- Tennessee State Capitol
