Nashville Vacations

If you are planning Nashville travel, spring and autumn can be the most comfortable for outdoor activities. The CMA Music Festival is one of the biggest events in the city when thousands of people from all over the world come for four days to see concerts and meet the stars. This event happens in June and begins a busy summer season. However, Nashville vacations are quieter during the winter if you prefer smaller crowds. Hotels often offer discounts on some of their best rooms in the off-season. The weather is nice for Nashville travel any time of the year.

Enjoy a delicious dinner at Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theater where the round stage drops from the ceiling at the beginning of the evening.

Pick up homemade goods and fresh food at the Nashville Farmers Market with specialty foods and local produce.

Visit Adventureworks and try new activities like ziplining or attempting the High Challenge Course.

Stop for a cup of coffee at Frothy Monkey Coffeehouse, a neighborhood favorite with a relaxed atmosphere and full menu.

Get caught up in the history of Loveless Café that has been a landmark for over half a century.

Country Music Hall of Fame is a museum where you will see the history of country music on display.

Ryman Auditorium, a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1892 and has hosted multitudes of concerts and awards shows.

Belmont Mansion, built in 1853, it is recognized as one of the most unusual and elaborate homes in the southern United States.

The Parthenon, the only full-scale replica of the Greek temple in existence, is located in Centennial Park along with the city’s art museum.

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, a combination garden and art museum with amazing horticulture displays and American and European art.

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park is a granite version of the state of Tennessee with fountains that represent the rivers.

Tennessee Agricultural Museum, has farm implements from the last two centuries, and features a cabin and gardens.

At Falcon Rest Mansion and Gardens, visitors will hear the story of the mansion’s past and the ghost that still resides there.

Lost River Valley and Cave is an underground river that may just be the deepest and shortest in the world.

The Hermitage is former President Andrew Jackson’s home, where guests can explore during their Nashville vacations.

Nashville is known as Music City and you will find plenty of musical attractions to interest you. You will also find other activities for variety when planning Nashville vacations. You can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking or take out an afternoon to see a few of the art galleries and museums such as LeQuire Gallery and Studio or Belcourt Theater. You will also find an active nightlife with clubs and restaurants or take in a show or play. Plan your Nashville travel to include a sightseeing tour or two for a unique view of the city.

Eating like the locals is a visitor-favorite so don't miss the Nashville Originals, the city's group of independent restaurants with more than 40 options from coffeehouse fare to global cuisine. Nashville's award-winning chefs cook up everything from hip, creative fare to down-home southern-style dishes. You can find some well-known great eateries here such as California Pizza Kitchen, Five Guys Burgers and a Whole Foods Market. Names well known to locals and that can please any palate are Jack's Bar-B-Que, The Loveless Café, Jimmy Kelly's or Sunset Grill at the Plantation so you can't go wrong eating your way through Music City. Whether it's a family-friendly meal, dinner and a show or a romantic repast, the city's restaurants serve every dish with a side of Southern hospitality.

The area's many attractions and events paint a picture of this unique Southern city and leave an indelible impression on all who visit. You'll also find art exhibitions, music & arts festivals, theatrical productions, esteemed music awards shows and a star-studded walkway that features musical legends on the Music City Walk of Fame. No matter what the season, Music City has something to sing about. The list is long and varied including Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival, Nashville Film Festival, GMA Dove Awards, CMA Music Festival, July 4th Riverfront Celebration, Titans football, Predators hockey, Celebration of Cultures Festival, Soul Series, CMA Music Awards, Holiday Harmony events and so, so much more.

The Green Hills area is rapidly becoming a mecca for upscale shopping, ranging from designer boutiques to fashionable department stores. The elegant Mall at Green Hills is already home to Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Coach, Juicy Couture and more. Just a few blocks away is the recently opened Hill Center, a lifestyle venue featuring well-known retailers such as Anthropologie, West Elm and The Cosmetic Market. The Prime Outlets at Lebanon also features over 50 high-end, brand name outlet stores including the first Ann Taylor Factory Store in Tennessee.

The heart of country music beats in Nashville, Tennessee, a town that draws visitors who love music, history and southern culture. Known as Music City, USA, Nashville welcomes all types of music fans with numerous venues that pump out live shows nightly, including not just country and western concerts at the Grand Old Opry, but also blues and contemporary rock-and-roll performances at several smaller clubs. Nashville is an American history lover’s dream vacation destination. Along with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the town also boasts Andrew Jackson's former home (among other sprawling plantations that are open to the public) the state capitol building and the Tennessee State History Museum. Visitors flock to the District, the part of Nashville that served as the city's center of business in the late 1800s but now offers plenty of activities, including shopping, nightlife and several dining choices. Enjoying a meal in Nashville is as easy as (several different kinds of) pie. Southern food is king in this Tennessee town, where diners can choose from a finger-licking meal of crispy fried chicken, dry-rubbed Tennessee barbecue or one of numerous fine-dining options, such as trendy microbreweries and rustic French and Italian restaurants. Stroll through some of Nashville's beautiful green spaces, including the city's botanical gardens, the 19-acre Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and a water park complete with slides, pools and boat rides on the shores of Percy Priest Lake.

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