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Ranked #1 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
5 of 5 stars 60 reviews
Owner description: Led by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero and President and CEO Alan D. Valentine, the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony... more » Owner description: Led by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero and President and CEO Alan D. Valentine, the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony has a growing international reputation for its recordings and innovative programming. The orchestra offers a broad range of classical, pops and jazz concerts; special events; children's concerts and community outreach programs. In addition to performances by the Nashville Symphony, Schermerhorn Symphony Center also hosts concerts by touring artists and includes two restaurants, the fine-dining buffet Arpeggio and the more casual Symphony Cafe. Tours of the building are offered free of charge at 1 p.m. on most Wednesdays and Saturdays. « less
Attraction type  Symphonies
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #2 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 499 reviews
One of the most famous concert halls in the history of country music, this auditorium still hosts live music events.
Attraction type  Theatres; Concerts
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #3 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 139 reviews

Studio B is part of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Tours start at the museum where you board a bus for the one-hour tour of the actual studio. The museum offers package for... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Speciality Museums; Educational Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #4 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 286 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  5.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #5 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 471 reviews

  Interesting for non-country western fans, but amazing for those who love it!  They are adding many new exhibits and it will continue to get better and better.  Country Music... more »

Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #6 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 605 reviews
Owner description: The Grand Ole Opry, an American Icon and Nashville's number one attraction, is known for creating one-of-a-kind entertainment... more » Owner description: The Grand Ole Opry, an American Icon and Nashville's number one attraction, is known for creating one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences for audiences of all ages. It's where unforgettable moments happen every week...moments like the night Little Jimmy Dickens scaled a ladder to invite Trace Adkins to become an Opry member. With country music's new stars, superstars, and legends live on stage, you never know what'll happen next. Don't miss a moment. « less
Attraction type  Performances; Theatres; Piano Bar
Distance  5.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #7 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #8 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews

Radnor Lake State Natural Area, located only a few miles from downtown Nashville, is a great place for walking and sight-seeing.  The lake is an artificial body of water in a... more »

Attraction type  State Parks
Distance  7.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #9 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 401 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #10 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 237 reviews
This huge Old South plantation is home to an impressive Greek Revival mansion.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Farms
Distance  6.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #11 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #12 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Owner description: Lane Motor Museum in Nashville features the largest European collection of cars and motorcycles in the United States.... more » Owner description: Lane Motor Museum in Nashville features the largest European collection of cars and motorcycles in the United States. Admission ranges from $2 to $7, with children ages 5 and younger admitted free, making it a great family excursion. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  2.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #13 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Features concerts by touring national bands, local classical music series and Broadway plays.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #14 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 129 reviews
This downtown park has jogging paths, grassy spots for picnics and a small lake for paddle boating.
Attraction type  Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #15 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
5 of 5 stars 71 reviews
Owner description: "A brilliantly tacky tribute to Music City.” - The City Paper " A hilarious piece of low-brow inspiration turned into high... more » Owner description: "A brilliantly tacky tribute to Music City.” - The City Paper " A hilarious piece of low-brow inspiration turned into high entertainment." - Nashville Scene "The Doyle and Debbie Show is a brilliant musical revue that should be seen more than once." - The Tennessean "Arntson plays Doyle with such conviction it’s scary." - The City Paper "Littleton has a terrific voice that can evoke everyone from Patsy Cline to Dolly Parton." - The City Paper « less
Attraction type  Performances; Theatres
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #16 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 91 reviews
This museum exhibits the work of contemporary regional artists and is surrounded by immaculately manicured gardens.
Attraction type  Gardens; Art Museums
Distance  7.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #17 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #18 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #19 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Owner description: If you follow Southern music, art and culture, from the Delta blues to honky-tonk heroes, you've no doubt seen the... more » Owner description: If you follow Southern music, art and culture, from the Delta blues to honky-tonk heroes, you've no doubt seen the unmistakable look of a promotional poster made by Hatch Show Print, one of the oldest working letterpress print shops in America. Located in a historic building at 316 Broadway in the heart of downtown Nashville, Hatch Show Print has produced posters for performers ranging from B.B. King to Dolly Parton. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Shops; Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #20 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Owner description: You are invited to step inside one of the most beautiful log homes in the world. While touring this log masterpiece, you will... more » Owner description: You are invited to step inside one of the most beautiful log homes in the world. While touring this log masterpiece, you will be entertained by personal stories of the Mandrell family along with other incredible stories of other artists that only music insiders have heard. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
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Ranked #21 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4 of 5 stars 170 reviews
The only full-size replica of the Parthenon (in Greece) in the world.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #22 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Tours are available of this fancy 19th-century Italian villa-style mansion.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Hiking Trails
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #23 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews

For the person who wants to get in a walk, run or bike ride, nowhere beats Nashville's Warner Parks.  Access from Hwy 100.  There are both woods trails and paved trails that wind... more »

Attraction type  Parks
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Ranked #24 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4 of 5 stars 57 reviews
Owner description: Since opening in 2001, the Frist Center for Visual Arts has hosted a spectacular array of art from around the world. Not only... more » Owner description: Since opening in 2001, the Frist Center for Visual Arts has hosted a spectacular array of art from around the world. Not only an important cultural focal point for the city of Nashville, it is also a significant architectural structure, occupying one of Nashville’s great historic landmarks, the former main post office. Constructed from 1933 to 1934 under the direction of the local architectural firm of Marr & Holman, it displays both of the most distinctive architectural styles of the period: Classicism and Art Deco. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #25 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Golf Courses
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #26 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Performances
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Ranked #27 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4 of 5 stars 102 reviews
Owner description: The General Jackson Showboat is the largest non-gamng paddle boat in the world. They offer evening and afternoon shows and... more » Owner description: The General Jackson Showboat is the largest non-gamng paddle boat in the world. They offer evening and afternoon shows and meals. It'a great favorite in Nashville « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  5.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #28 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  14.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #29 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Since 1985, Tennessee Repertory Theatre has been a critically acclaimed regional theatre, creating the highest quality... more » Owner description: Since 1985, Tennessee Repertory Theatre has been a critically acclaimed regional theatre, creating the highest quality professional productions and by serving as a prime cultural, educational, and economic resource within the Nashville and Middle Tennessee communities. Tennessee Rep produces work that is designed, built, and rehearsed in Nashville by highly skilled actors, designers, directors, and technicians. A non-profit organization, Tennessee Rep is committed to consistently delivering thought-provoking theatre each year. « less
Attraction type  Theatres
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Ranked #30 of 94 Attractions in Nashville
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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