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During your Nashville vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Adventure Science Center
It's hard to say which exhibit kids like the most at the Center. There are just so many fun interactive displays from which to choose in this modern, hands-on museum. Though the museum is primarily meant to be an entertaining way to introduce children to science, it can also be fun for adults. Kids of all ages can learn about technology, the environment, physics, and health as they roam the museum pushing buttons and turning knobs. On weekends there are almost always special shows and demonstrations, and throughout the year the museum schedules special exhibits. In the Sudekum Planetarium, there are regular shows that take you exploring through the universe. Allow 2 hours.
Stones River National Battlefield
On New Year's Eve 1862, what would become the bloodiest Civil War battle west of the Appalachian Mountains began just north of Murfreesboro along the Stones River. Though by the end of the first day of fighting the Confederates thought they were assured a victory, Union reinforcements turned the tide against the rebels. By January 3, the Confederates were in retreat and 23,000 soldiers lay dead or injured on the battlefield. Today, 351 acres of the battlefield are preserved. The site includes a national cemetery and the Hazen Brigade Monument, which was erected in 1863 and is the oldest Civil War memorial in the United States. In the visitor center you'll find a museum full of artifacts and details of the battle.
Carnton Plantation
Built in 1826 by Randal McGavock, a former mayor of Nashville, Carnton Plantation is a beautiful neoclassical antebellum mansion with a Greek Revival portico. During the Battle of Franklin, one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, this plantation home served as a Confederate hospital, and today you can still see the blood stains on floors throughout the house. The interior of the stately old home is almost completely restored and houses many McGavock family pieces and other period furnishings. Two years after the battle, the McGavock family donated 2 acres of land to be used as a cemetery for Confederate soldiers who had died during the Battle of Franklin. There are almost 1,500 graves in the McGavock Confederate Cemetery, which makes this the largest private Confederate cemetery in the country.
Courtyard by Marriott Opryland
The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard surrounds you with all the comforts that make business and pleasure travel easy. The Courtyard Opryland is tucked away in a perfect setting of Music City USA. We are located within one mile of the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center, the General Jackson dinner showboat, Grand Ole Opry, the Opry Mills shopping, dining and entertainment complex, Valley Fair Amusement Park as well as The Nashville Palace - where Randy Travis started as a ...
Super 8 Motel - Nashville West
Welcome to the Super 8 Motel located in the Nashville West Area on Interstate 40 Easy access from Interstate 40 Free Wireless High Speed Internet in all guestrooms and public areas Free Superstart Breakfast We are within 7 miles of downtown Nashville, as well as nearby shopping mall, golf course, movie theatres and a number of fine establishments like the Hard Rock ...
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Nashville at Opryland
Fairfield Inn is Marriott's award winning economy lodging chain featuring clean, convenient, quality accommodations - all for a great value! At the Fairfield Inn Nashville at Opryland, our spacious and attractive guest rooms are equipped with thoughtful amenities including cable television with free Showtime premium channel, dedicated work space, free high speed Internet access, iron and board and reach anywhere telephone with dataport and voicemail. Executive rooms are larger accommodations ...
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