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Nashville Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
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General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission in Nashville
What to do in Central Tennessee
Popular places to visit
Grand Ole Opry
The pride and joy of Nashville residents and hallowed ground for country music fans the world over.
Vanderbilt University
Explore the campus of Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Broadway
When you visit Broadway, a favourite shopping spot in Nashville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Bridgestone Arena
Catch an event at Bridgestone Arena during your trip to Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Music City Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Music City Center, a top convention centre in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Ryman Auditorium
Take a tour of this historic performing arts venue and watch shows on a stage that has welcomed world-renowned names from Sarah Bernhardt to Johnny Cash.
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center during your trip to Nashville. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Opryland Hotel Gardens
Go on a pleasant boat ride around a maze of canals. Crawl through the Learning Log for exhibits in these large and spectacular indoor gardens.
Areas of Central Tennessee
Downtown Nashville
Sounds of country and honky-tonk resonate around the streets of Music City. Watch a show, attend a hockey match and walk in the footsteps of U.S. presidents.
Music Row
Get a feel for the historic music flowing through the heart of Nashville in this cradle of country and gospel genres.
SoBro
If you're spending some time in SoBro, Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Opryland
Music lovers, theater-goers, families and golfers flock to the many diverse attractions of this action-packed entertainment district of Music City.
The District
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to The District. A stop by Broadway or Ryman Auditorium might round out your trip.
East Nashville
The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to East Nashville. A stop by Nissan Stadium or Cumberland River might round out your trip.
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