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Things To Do
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Nashville is known as the home of country music, so it’s only natural that it should be the home of one of the world’s largest museums devoted to the genre. There are massive collections of photos, videos, artifacts and, of course, music, all celebrating the works of Hall of Fame inductees like Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton and many others. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum also looks after the nearby Hatch Show Print and the Historic RCA Studio B.
Broadway
Broadway is the beating heart of downtown Nashville. Covering several neon-lit blocks, it’s a neighborhood where there are bars, clubs, restaurants, shops, saloons and honky-tonks as far as the eye can see. During the day, Broadway serves as one of the more typical tourist attractions of Nashville. You can enjoy shopping, dining and sightseeing as they hop on old-fashioned trams and trolleys and explore the streets.
The Gulch
The Gulch is an increasingly cool and popular area on the outskirts of downtown Nashville. Named for the fact that it’s in a slight dip in the land between Edgehill and Rutledge Hill, The Gulch used to be a mostly industrial place. The abandoned warehouses have now been replaced or redeveloped and now house excellent restaurants, trendy stores and the Frist Art Museum, which changes its exhibits regularly. Be sure to check out Two Old Hippies on 12th Ave S for unique musical souvenirs, or Biscuit Love Café on 11th Ave S for great local snacks in a family-friendly setting.
Arrington Vineyards
Enjoy a true “Wine Country” experience at Arrington Vineyards. This beautiful vineyard has become a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Sitting over a lovely Tennessee valley, it’s perfect for a relaxing tasting, grabbing a couple bottles for a picnic, or experiencing one of their private tours and tastings.
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
The Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park is a little enclave of peace and contemplation in the heart of downtown Nashville. The 19-acre plaza is dotted with memorials and displays, with various festivals held there throughout the year. It sits before the Tennessee State Capitol building, which is also worth checking out for its classical architecture and interesting museum. It has the unusual honor of being the only state capitol in the country with a former US president buried in the grounds (James K. Polk, in case you were wondering).
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
You cannot visit Nashville without having a meal at Hattie B's Hot Chicken. This is a part of Nashville culture and we'd recommend the hot chicken sandwich of course! Be careful though...choose your spice level wisely!