Eighth Avenue Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Eighth Avenue
Popular places to visit
Adventure Science Center
Bring the kids along to this fun, interactive museum where they can get a workout for their bodies and their brains.
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
This long-running show is a Nashville institution and the stage on which it's held the mothership of country music fans right across the world.
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.
Activities
Grand Ole Opry Admission Ticket
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville
Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting
Our pick of the best Eighth Avenue Hotel Deals
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
"Hi! We love your property. Our Bellman, Corey was excellent in providing fantastic service. Your valet parking system is disgraceful. Sunday, May 18, 2026, we called for our car and 4 attempts calling for it, 45 minutes later it arrived. Your employee working behind the counter at the valet office, ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
"Great location and staff"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Placemakr Premier SoBro
"Room was spacious ,clean and tidy ,lovely to have a pool and large hot tub"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
"Great location."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
"Great experience! Walkable to all Nashville downtown attractions but far enough away from Broadway to be quiet at night. Excellent customer care."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
"The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was better than just a continental option. Walking distance to several restaurants and an Ice cream shoppe."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eighth Avenue
Edgehill
While Edgehill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Broadway and Ryman Auditorium.
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.
Music Row
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.
Rutledge Hill
Rutledge Hill might not have many top sights, but Broadway and Ryman Auditorium 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.
Midtown
The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Midtown. A stop by FirstBank Stadium or Demonbreun Street might round out your trip.
