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 Center 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 artifacts 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(93 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(10 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.

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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
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum featuring interior views

SoBro

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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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
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East Nashville

4/5(1 area review)

The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to East Nashville. A stop by Nissan Stadium or Cumberland River might round out your trip.

East Nashville
Knights Inn Nashville
Knights Inn Nashville
1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
The price is Rp963.187 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp963.187
Rp1.278.789 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (333 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 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 Rp5.385.998 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp5.385.998
Rp6.862.757 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,669 reviews)
"Wonderful!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 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 Rp1.597.311 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
Rp1.597.311
Rp1.905.291 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,418 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and kind. I would have liked some different varieties of breakfast options rather than the same thing the 4 days we stayed there."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 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 Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,721 reviews)
Work from SoBro
"Location was great! The rooms are more like apartments, and it was really nice to have the extra space. They were able to get me checked in early which was very nice. Pool was great, and the little Italian bistro at the bottom floor was perfect."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Mint House at The Reserve - Nashville
Mint House at The Reserve - Nashville
4 out of 5
301 Rosa L Parks Ave, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,963 reviews)
"Extremely comfortable, felt at home!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Mint House at The Reserve - Nashville
Sentral Sobro
Sentral Sobro
4 out of 5
516 Lea Avenue, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy a fitness centre, parking (surcharge) and on-site car hire. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,456 reviews)
"Brilliant hotel and the cheapest in the area compared to other ones. Lovely pool which was so good to sit by in the warm weather"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Sentral Sobro
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

4.5
Top destination
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5 - Excellent 61%
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4 - Good 31%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great city with lovely atmosphere. Friendly.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nashville itself is an incredible place - just stay in a hotel downtown and not the Gaylord Opryland.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved the music, the joy and the friendliness.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nashville is such a fun place! There is so much going on and always music to listen to. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and would definitely come back!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Whole place was clean, tidy and vibrant. Bars open at 10:00 am close around 2:00 am and it's just music all the way. Really friendly people .

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Small downtown area so didn't feel like a huge, sprawling city. Extremely friendly people, city centre close to airport. Live music everywhere from early morning. Superb food.

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