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During your Nashville vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
The Parthenon
Centennial Park, as the name implies, was built for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition of 1897, and this full-size replica of the Athens Parthenon was the exposition's centerpiece. The original structure was only meant to be temporary, however, and by 1921 the building, which had become a Nashville landmark, was in an advanced state of deterioration. In that year, the city undertook reconstruction of its Parthenon and by 1931 a new, permanent building stood in Centennial Park. The building now duplicates the floor plan of the original Parthenon in Greece. Inside stands the 42-foot-tall statue of Athena Parthenos, the goddess of wisdom, prudent warfare, and the arts. Newly gilded with eight pounds of gold leaf, she is the tallest indoor sculpture in the country.In addition to this impressive statue, there are original plaster castings of the famous Elgin marbles -- bas-reliefs that once decorated the pediment of the Parthenon. Down in the basement galleries of the Parthenon, you'll find an excellent collection of 19th- and 20th-century American art. The Parthenon's two pairs of bronze doors, which weigh in at 7 1/2 tons per door, are considered the largest matching bronze doors in the world. A recent renovation of the building included air conditioning, which should make for pleasant viewing on muggy summer days. Allow about 30 minutes.
Lotz House
Located directly across the street from the Carter House, this restored 1858 home was built by Albert Lotz, a German woodworker. Today, the house contains a large private collection of Civil War and Old West artifacts. Several rooms in the house have also been decorated with period furnishings. This house, too, was used as a hospital after the Battle of Franklin.
Grand Ole Opry Museum
Adjacent to the Grand Ole Opry House, these exhibits are tributes to the performers who have appeared on the famous radio show over the years: Patsy Cline, Hank Snow, George Jones, Jim Reeves, Marty Robbins, and other longtime stars of the show. There are also about a dozen other exhibits on more recent performers. These museums are best visited in conjunction with a night at the Opry, so you might want to arrive early. Allow 20-30 minutes (just right for browsing prior to attending a performance of the Grand Ole Opry).
Comfort Inn & Suites
The Comfort Inn & Suites offers complimentary continental breakfast. All rooms feature microwave, refrigerator and coffee makers. Room Service hours: ...
Hampton Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt
The Hampton Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt is located on the west side of Nashville in the West End District. The hotel is conviently located near Vanderbilt University, Music Row, and downtown Nashville. Nashville Intl Airport 8 MI SE, Airport shuttle available. Greyhound Bus Station 1 MI E, Taxi. Downtown 1 MI E, Taxi. Interstate 40 6 ...
Ramada Limited @ the Stadium (Downtown) Nashville
Ramada Limited Nashville Tennessee is a Nashville Downtown Hotel located adjacent to the NFL Titans Football Stadium. Our guests can walk to Downtown the Nashville Convention Center, Music Row, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, and the Riverfront Park. Ramada Limited Downtown Nashville offers Group Discount Rooms Rates with Meeting and Banquet Facilities. Fans of the Titans NFL, Predators NHL, and Sounds AAA Baseball love our easy access and friendly hospitality. Ramada Limited ...
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