Academy Square Travel Guide
Nashville
Visit Academy Square
Popular places to visit
Broadway
When you visit Broadway, a favourite shopping spot in Nashville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Grand Ole Opry
The pride and joy of Nashville residents and hallowed ground for country music fans the world over.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Vanderbilt University
Explore the campus of Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Music City Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Music City Center, a top convention centre in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Ryman Auditorium
Take a tour of this historic performing arts venue and watch shows on a stage that has welcomed world-renowned names from Sarah Bernhardt to Johnny Cash.
Things to do
Grand Ole Opry Admission Ticket
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville
Homes of the Stars Guided Tour in Nashville
Top hotels in Academy Square
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Very nice and clean
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Knights Inn Nashville
I took this place as a spot to lay my head prior to checking in to my hotel downtown. Fit my needs: Gas station next door with a taco truck, nice large TV, comfy bed. One highlight: the shower has phenomenal water pressure! Not used to that in my home shower.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Placemakr Premier SoBro
great location and udated
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
An aging hotel but still great location
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
The breakfast was awesome and always fresh, coffee was excellent. The hotel is very clean ans staff was friendly
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
My husband and I spend out 30th anniversary at Opryland Hotel where we spent our wedding night. We were treated with attention and compliments from the moment we entered the hotel. We even got a gift bag and a complimentary breakfast. Our visit brought back lots of wonderful memories and we enjoyed ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Academy Square
Rutledge Hill
Rutledge Hill might not have many top sights, but Broadway and Nissan Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
SoBro
If you're spending some time in SoBro, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Bridgestone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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 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.
Downtown Nashville
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.
East Bank
If you're spending some time in East Bank, Nissan Stadium and Cumberland River are top sights worth seeing.
