Downtown Nashville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Downtown Nashville
Sounds of country and honky-tonk resonate around the streets of Music City. Watch a show, attend a hockey match and walk in the footsteps of U.S. presidents.

Visit Downtown Nashville for foot-stomping fun at legendary concert halls. This live music and nightlife hub of Nashville has been a haunt of artists such as Johnny Cash and Jimi Hendrix. Find historical landmarks, superb art and a riverside park set among the musical entertainment of Downtown Nashville.

Journey through the ages of country music and its many sub-genres at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. At Nashville Music Garden, the Music City Walk of Fame Park has plaques dedicated to Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley, among others. Glimpse into the life of the Man in Blackat the Johnny Cash Museum. Enjoy concerts and take a backstage tour at the century-old Ryman Auditorium.

Live music pumps out of bars throughout the day along the Honky Tonk Highway. Let the music guide you into a bar, grab a cold beer and hit the dance floor. The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates illustrious American artists via displays of original instruments and multimedia exhibits. Check the schedule of the Nashville Symphony for orchestral, pop and jazz performances.

Get fascinating insights into local and presidential history while touring the Tennessee State Capitol. See memorials to war heroes spread around the leafy Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. State history comes to life at the Tennessee State Museum. Browse handicraft stalls, shop for fresh produce and sample artisanal food at Nashville Farmers Market.

Riverfront Park blends riverside recreation and tranquility with outdoor events, including June’s CMA Music Festival. The park’s Ascend Amphitheater has a capacity for 6,800 spectators. Don’t miss Fort Nashborough, where pioneers founded the city in 1780.

Cheer on the Nashville Predators ice hockey team at Bridgestone Arena. Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame honors some of the state’s finest athletes and sportspeople.

Public buses serve the streets of Downtown Nashville. Travel using the hop-on, hop-off Old Town Trolley to reach 15 major attractions here and in the Music Row and West End neighborhoods.


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Our pick of the best Downtown Nashville Hotel Deals

Knights Inn Nashville
Knights Inn Nashville
1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
The price is NZ$128 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$128
per night
28 May - 29 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,554 reviews)
"Real close to nashville made getting in and out of the city easy!"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Knights Inn Nashville
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 NZ$231 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$231
per night
29 May - 30 May
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! (226 reviews)
"Very nice people and very helpful!"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN
The price is NZ$374 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$374
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,061 reviews)
"Central to everything"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
3 out of 5
300 Korean Veterans Blvd, Nashville, TN
The price is NZ$327 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$327
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,814 reviews)
Nice couple getaway
"Perfect stay! Great location! Everything was very nice!"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
Best Western Plus Music Row
Best Western Plus Music Row
3.5 out of 5
1407 Division Street, Nashville, TN
The price is NZ$269 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$269
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,963 reviews)
Close to downtown
"Weather is not so good but ok. Hotel is in a little longer walking distance to downtown. But you can go with uber or oder a cab."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Best Western Plus Music Row
Placemakr Premier SoBro
Placemakr Premier SoBro
4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN
The price is NZ$286 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$286
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,339 reviews)
"I stayed in a one bedroom deluxe and loved it! The space was nice and clean. The balcony space for people viewing was just I needed. I went for a weekend concert in Nashville and it was literally two block to the arena. Also, about a three block walk to Broadway and the all the bars. There is a breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Placemakr Premier 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.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Nashville

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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
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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Tennessee State Capitol

North Capitol

While visiting North Capitol, you might make a stop by sights like First Horizon Park and Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

North Capitol
Cumberland Park

East Bank

If you're spending some time in East Bank, Nissan Stadium and Cumberland River are top sights worth seeing.

East Bank
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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.

The Gulch
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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 RCA Studio B or Demonbreun Street while you're exploring the area.

Music Row

Downtown Nashville Travel Guide

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