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Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee's capital, is the beating heart of American country music, anchored by the Grand Ole Opry and a honky-tonk-lined Lower Broadway. Known as "Music City," it blends live-music culture with Southern food, riverside charm, and a fast-growing skyline.
Top attractions
attraction Cheekwood: Nashville Travel Guide (4.7★)
Cheekwood, the 1930s estate and botanical garden in the Forest Hills area of Nashville, is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9am to 5pm, and closed Mondays. 4.7★ (6,153 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Nashville Travel Guide
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum sits at 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S in downtown Nashville, open daily 9am–5pm. 4.6★ (20,494 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Johnny Cash Museum: Nashville Travel Guide (4.6★)
The Johnny Cash Museum sits on 3rd Avenue South in downtown Nashville, on the lower level of a red-brick building a short walk from Broadway's honky-tonks. 4.6★ (11,406 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Two Rivers Mansion: Nashville Travel Guide (4.7★)
Two Rivers Mansion, an Italianate villa in Nashville's Donelson/McGavock Pike area, keeps famously limited public hours: 9am to noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only, with no access Friday through Sunday or on Tuesdays. 4.7★ (133 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Hidden gems
hidden gem Grand Ole Opry: Nashville Travel Guide (4.8★)
The Grand Ole Opry is a live radio show and concert hall at 600 Opry Mills Dr in Nashville's Music Valley area, about a 15–20 minute drive northeast of downtown. 4.8★ (33,412 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem The Parthenon: Nashville Travel Guide (4.6★)
The Parthenon sits in the middle of Centennial Park just west of downtown Nashville, open daily (9am–4:30pm Mon–Sat, 12:30–4:30pm Sunday). 4.6★ (15,363 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Nashville
How do I get to Nashville?
Most travelers fly into Nashville International Airport (BNA), located a few miles southeast of downtown; from there, WeGo Public Transit's Route 18 bus connects the terminal to the downtown transit center, while taxis and rideshares are also readily available at the Ground Transportation area. WeGo Public Transit's Route 18 travels between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and the Elizabeth Duff Transit Center at WeGo Central in downtown Nashville, where passengers can easily connect to other routes.
How many days should I spend in Nashville?
Plan on ~2-3 days to cover downtown's music venues, honky-tonks, and museums, with extra time if you want to explore neighborhoods like East Nashville or take a day trip into the surrounding Tennessee countryside.
What is Nashville known for?
Nashville, Tennessee's capital, is the beating heart of American country music, anchored by the Grand Ole Opry and a honky-tonk-lined Lower Broadway. Known as "Music City," it blends live-music culture with Southern food, riverside charm, and a fast-growing skyline.