{"id":61298,"date":"2017-07-06T11:31:56","date_gmt":"2017-07-06T16:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=61298"},"modified":"2020-05-27T09:56:03","modified_gmt":"2020-05-27T14:56:03","slug":"12-best-things-nashville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/12-best-things-nashville\/","title":{"rendered":"12 best things to do in Nashville"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><i>Note:<\/i><\/b><i> All travel is subject to frequently changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state and local advisories before scheduling trips. This post was updated May 27, 2020.<\/i><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61337\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61337\" class=\"wp-image-61337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/HonkyTonk.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/HonkyTonk.jpg 2250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/HonkyTonk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/HonkyTonk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/HonkyTonk-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/HonkyTonk-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-61337\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Downtown Nashville, photo courtesy of Visit Music City<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">If you&#8217;re looking ahead to a Nashville trip, you&#8217;re probably looking forward to\u00a0two things\u2014country music and barbecue. And while there are plenty of places to enjoy both, there are plenty of other unexpected surprises and classic attractions\u2014besides the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/things-to-do\/opry-country-classics-at-the-ryman.a570575.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Nashville+%28and+vicinity%29%2C+Tennessee%2C+United+States+of+America&amp;startDate=2020-09-30&amp;endDate=2020-10-05&amp;categories=&amp;latLong=36.16374%2C-86.78289&amp;rid=178291&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;expandedRegion=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grand Ole Opry<\/a>\u2014that you <\/span><span class=\"s1\">won\u2019t want to miss. Just be sure to keep in mind that while COVID-19 has put a damper on the live music scene, reopening is underway with restaurants serving either at partial capacity, or carryout delivery option. As changes happen quickly, be sure to call ahead to see which points of interest will open during your travel dates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/austin-vs-nashville-urban-smackdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: Austin v. Nashville<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61325\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61325\" class=\"wp-image-61325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CountryMusicHallofFame-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CountryMusicHallofFame-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CountryMusicHallofFame-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CountryMusicHallofFame-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CountryMusicHallofFame-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-61325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Country Music Hall of Fame, photo courtesy Visit Music City<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"s1\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/things-to-do\/country-music-hall-of-fame-tour.a178511.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Nashville,%20Tennessee&amp;latLong=36.163740,-86.782890&amp;startDate=06\/01\/2017&amp;endDate=06\/14\/2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">This spot&#8217;s often called the \u201cSmithsonian of country music\u201d for its unmatched collection of artifacts, photographs, stories and sounds heralding the genre (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/things-to-do\/country-music-hall-of-fame-tickets-tour.a178511.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Nashville+%28and+vicinity%29%2C+Tennessee%2C+United+States+of+America&amp;startDate=2020-09-30&amp;endDate=2020-10-05&amp;categories=&amp;latLong=36.16374%2C-86.78289&amp;rid=178291&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;expandedRegion=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reserve your tickets in advance here<\/a>). Many visitors also opt \u00a0for the behind-the-scenes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/things-to-do\/studio-b-experience-at-the-country-music-hall-of-fame.a576851.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Nashville+%28and+vicinity%29%2C+Tennessee%2C+United+States+of+America&amp;startDate=2020-09-30&amp;endDate=2020-10-05&amp;categories=&amp;latLong=36.16374%2C-86.78289&amp;rid=178291&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;expandedRegion=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span class=\"s2\">Studio B Tour<\/span><\/strong><\/a> for a glimpse inside the studios where the likes of Elvis cut records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicianshalloffame.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Musicians Hall of Fame<\/strong><\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The spot offers a more up-close and personal glimpse of the musicians and the instruments behind the greatest recordings of all time.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_62508\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62508\" class=\"wp-image-62508 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/JohnnyCashMuseum.jpg\" alt=\"Johnny Cash Museum, Nashville\" width=\"800\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/JohnnyCashMuseum.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/JohnnyCashMuseum-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/JohnnyCashMuseum-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/JohnnyCashMuseum-600x444.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/JohnnyCashMuseum-459x340.jpg 459w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-62508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Johnny Cash Museum | Flickr photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sporst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sporst<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">3. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnnycashmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Johnny Cash Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/a><strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patsymuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patsy Cline Museum<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Looking for that one-of-a-kind souvenir for an old-school music lover? The <strong>Johnny Cash Museum<\/strong> and the newly opened <strong>Patsy Cline Museum<\/strong> are filled with artifacts and personal belongings of two of country music\u2019s greatest, including gift shops filled with eclectic souvenirs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">4. <a href=\"http:\/\/bluebirdcafe.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>The Bluebird Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">See tomorrow\u2019s Grammy winners at this cafe tucked away in a strip mall just outside the city. (But don\u2019t be surprised to find one of today\u2019s top country music stars performing there as well.)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s a small venue with only 100 seats so be sure to make reservations in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61323\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61323\" class=\"wp-image-61323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tommysims-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tommysims-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tommysims-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tommysims-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tommysims-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-61323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Live music, photo courtesy Visit Music City<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">5. Honky Tonks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">There\u2019s no better way to immerse yourself in the country music scene than touring the downtown<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/things-to-do\/downtown-nashville-honky-tonk-pub-crawl.a445924.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Nashville,%20Tennessee&amp;latLong=36.163740,-86.782890&amp;startDate=06\/01\/2017&amp;endDate=06\/14\/2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong> honky tonks<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, where the music spills over into the street. Stop in for a bite or barbecue and a beer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.honkytonkcentral.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Honky<\/strong> T<strong>onk Central<\/strong><\/span><\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nudieshonkytonk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Nudie&#8217;s Honky Tonk<\/strong><\/span><\/a> on Broadway.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>There are a number of hip, surrounding neighborhoods that offer a more peaceful stroll like The Gulch, Hillsboro Village and 12 South.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/orbitz.com\/rewards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO<\/strong>: Orbitz Rewards perks are music to your ears<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61326\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61326\" class=\"wp-image-61326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/FristCenter-600x483.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/FristCenter-600x483.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/FristCenter-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/FristCenter-768x619.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/FristCenter-422x340.jpg 422w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-61326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Frist Center, photo courtesy Visit Music City<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"s1\">6. <a href=\"http:\/\/fristcenter.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Frist Center For The Visual Arts<\/strong><\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Art and music go hand in hand in Nashville and the Frist Center features a world-class Art Deco collection, housed inside an old post office. But the standout attraction here is the hands-on art space where you can roll up your sleeves and create your own art at one of more than 30 stations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">7. The Nashville symphony <\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re looking for more strings than twang, Nashville boasts a Grammy-winning symphony that performs year-round at the <strong>Schermerhorn concert hall<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61324\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61324\" class=\"wp-image-61324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Parthenon-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Parthenon-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Parthenon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Parthenon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Parthenon-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-61324\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parthenon, photo courtesy Visit Music City<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"s1\">8. The Parthenon<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Nashville is home to the <strong>Parthenon<\/strong>. Wait, what? Yep, Nashville is home to the world\u2019s only full-scale replica of the Greek Parthenon, a nod to Nashville\u2019s nickname, \u2018Athens of the South\u2019. In the summer, it becomes the backdrop for the city\u2019s <strong>Shakespeare in the Park<\/strong> series.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61320\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61320\" class=\"wp-image-61320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BelleMeade.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BelleMeade.jpg 3504w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BelleMeade-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BelleMeade-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BelleMeade-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BelleMeade-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-61320\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Belle Meade Mansion, photo courtesy Visit Music City<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"s1\">9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/things-to-do\/belle-meade-plantation-mansion-tour.a178185.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Nashville,%20Tennessee&amp;latLong=36.163740,-86.782890&amp;startDate=06\/01\/2017&amp;endDate=06\/14\/2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Belle Meade Mansion<\/strong><\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.belmontmansion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Belmont Mansion<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Nashville\u2019s historic roots are best explored in the city\u2019s two iconic mansions. Both are must-sees for anyone interested in Tennessee history and the Civil War.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">10. <a href=\"https:\/\/cheekwood.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art<\/strong><\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">When you\u2019re feeling the need to walk off some of that barbecue, head over to the Botanic Garden where you&#8217;ll find an American art collection, flowers in bloom and a sculpture garden. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_62661\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/bastion_Nashville_dining_FINAL_0113.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62661\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/bastion_Nashville_dining_FINAL_0113.jpg\" alt=\"Bastion, Nashville\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/bastion_Nashville_dining_FINAL_0113.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/bastion_Nashville_dining_FINAL_0113-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/bastion_Nashville_dining_FINAL_0113-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/bastion_Nashville_dining_FINAL_0113-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/bastion_Nashville_dining_FINAL_0113-509x340.jpg 509w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-62661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bastion, Nashville | Photo by Andrew Thomas Lee<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"s1\">11. Incredible dining options<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Nashville may be in the South but if you come here thinking you\u2019ll be eating collard greens and cornbread, think again. Nashville\u2019s culinary scene is hot as some of the South\u2019s best and chefs are ditching traditional Southern fare in favor of nouvelle cuisine.\u00a0Make reservations early at critically acclaimed Bastion, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littleoctopusnashville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Little Octopus<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rolfanddaughters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rolf and Daughters<\/strong><\/a>, or <strong>T\u00e1nsuo<\/strong>. <a href=\"http:\/\/hattieb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Hattie B\u2019s Hot Chicken<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is not to be missed\u2014yes, it\u2019s Southern fried chicken dipped in hot sauce; you choose the level of spice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">12. Bars and taps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Nashville has a burgeoning craft beer scene and there\u2019s no shortage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/things-to-do\/guided-brewery-taproom-tour.a445923.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Nashville,%20Tennessee&amp;latLong=36.163740,-86.782890&amp;startDate=06\/01\/2017&amp;endDate=06\/14\/2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>taproom tours<\/strong>. <\/span><\/a>Late night, visit the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thepattersonnashville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Patterson House<\/span><\/a><\/strong> speakeasy (if you can find it), where bartenders are more like drink curators where they can virtually read your mind and serve up something that suits your palate with ingredients you\u2019ve probably never heard of. Be sure to follow the rules, yes rules posted at the door. 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