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 Centre 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 artefacts 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(43 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Ryman Auditorium or Broadway while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Nashville
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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 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 showing 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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West End

4/5(9 area reviews)

The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to West End. A stop by The Parthenon or Centennial Sportsplex Tennis Center might round out your trip.

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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
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
2800 Opryland Drive Nashville TN
The price is NZ$767 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
NZ$767
23 Dec - 24 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Nashville. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 18 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,742 reviews)
Great atrium garden views from the 3rd floor! We stayed in the Cascades section and slept with our balcony door open to fall asleep to the sound of the water. It was absolutely fantastic! Even though it’s quite busy, the waterfall drowns out the other noise. Can’t wait to come back.

Reviewed on 16 Nov 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 NZ$186 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$186
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,162 reviews)
Great breakfast, friendly staff

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

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$285 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$285
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,658 reviews)
Check in was a breeze. Offered option to pay for early check in, which we did. Super convenient to walk to Broadway and the Bridgestone Arena with ease. Felt safe and room, hallways and lobby were clean. Parking was very expensive, but we were able to park right by the elevator, making it easy to ...

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
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 aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,013 reviews)
Rooms are spacious and clean, staff is friendly and helpful. Location is great - very close to. Roadway and pedestrian bridge!

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Sentral Sobro

Sentral Sobro

4 out of 5
516 Lea Avenue Nashville TN
Stay at this aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,686 reviews)
Perfect stay! Room was amazing, it was so clean and felt very home-like and comfortable . Easy to check in and parking was super close. We felt safe walking around outside the vicinity. Would definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Sentral Sobro
Studio 154 Luxury Hotel

Studio 154 Luxury Hotel

4 out of 5
154 2nd Ave North Nashville TN
Stay at this aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (462 reviews)
The room was very inviting, clean and homey feeling!

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Studio 154 Luxury Hotel
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

4.6
Top destination
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5 - Excellent 69%
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4 - Good 22%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

My experience with EXPEDIA in handling this booking was ABSOLUTELY useless..!......and I will NEVER use Expedia again

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Loved the nightlife and tourist attractions

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Just overcrowded. Museum was full to full, couldn’t seen half the displays. Parking extremely expensive $30.00 for 4 hrs, really. The bars all full five deep at bar, music competing from one venue to next.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A brilliant city with a wonderful atmosphere and exceptional live music.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved it. Could easily move there to live.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place, love the atmosphere, loved the town

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