Nashville may be known for country music, but there's plenty more to do in Music City.
Here are 12 of the best things you'll want to consider doing on your next trip to Nashville.
If you’re looking for hotels in Nashville, Tennessee, the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center offers a lot. You’ll find a full-service spa, a golf course, over fifteen onsite dining options, shopping, and a massive water park! If you’re looking for a live country music performance, the famous Grand Ole Opry House is right next door.
Hot chicken has been a Nashville staple since the 1930s. It’s a local favorite and a must-try when on vacation in the Music City! It’s essentially fried chicken, coated with a sauce made of herbs and spices, served on a piece of bread, and garnished with pickles.
If you’re looking for live music, dancing, and drinks, check out Honky Tonk Highway. Located on Lower Broadway, this strip of honky-tonk bars promises a good time any day of the week from 10 AM to 3 AM.
Tennessee barbeque, more specifically referred to as Memphis-style, is one of the four main styles of barbeque in the United States. Its unique flavor brings a sweet and tomatoey taste, often slow-cooked and smoked in a pit.
You’ll find plenty of conventional and creative ways to see the Music City if you enjoy tours. Take a pedal bike, golf cart, van, bus, trolley, or even a tractor for a ride around the city. Most offer pub crawls, tours of downtown Nashville, mural tours, and Nashville bachelorette party tours!
If you’re a country music fan, visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame should be on your Nashville itinerary. As you journey through the museum, you’ll find precious relics from many iconic figures, new and old. From stage costumes and musical instruments to vintage vehicles and a recording studio, the Country Music Hall of Fame is a playground for music lovers.