Nashville, TN

Travel Guide
Downtown Nashville featuring night scenes, a bridge and a city

Nashville Travel Guide Video

Between the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame and live shows every night of the week, see and hear why Music City earns its nickname.

Considered by many to be the world’s music capital, Nashville has attracted legends ranging from Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline to Jimi Hendrix. In addition to music, discover delicious Southern cuisine, live entertainment and sprawling parks in Tennessee's capital city.

Join the audience at the Grand Ole Opry, America’s longest-running radio show. Learn about Nashville’s illustrious entertainment history at the Ryman Auditorium. Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, which celebrates every country music genre, from Cajun to contemporary. Learn about the life and career of one of the city’s most legendary musicians at the Johnny Cash Museum.

Tour the many stately homes across Nashville. Visit the Hermitage, the estate and final resting place of Andrew Jackson, the 7th United States president. Experience a classic Southern plantation in Belle Meade. Visit the art collection and botanical gardens within the neo-Georgian manor of Cheekwood Estate and Gardens. Tour Fontanel Mansion, the family home of Country Music Hall of Fame member Barbara Mandrell.

Interactive exhibits of the Adventure Science Center arranged around the five senses, outer space and dinosaurs make it a family-friendly destination. Visit animals and the Grassmere Historic Home and Farm in the Nashville Zoo. In the Lane Motor Museum, see a unique collection of automobiles, trucks and motorcycles.

Admire architecture, art installations and decorative gardens in Centennial Park. Don’t miss the Parthenon, a full-scale replica of one of Greece’s most treasured monuments.

Enjoy Central Tennessee’s scenic beauty in Radnor Lake State Park. See an open-air concert in Riverfront Park, located downtown. Spot some of the hundreds of bird species in the wooded Edwin and Percy Warner Parks. Follow a riverside nature trail in Cumberland Park.

Learn about the state government at the Tennessee State Capitol. At the nearby Tennessee State Museum, understand the history of the South and see an impressive array of artifacts from the Civil War.

Nashville is a friendly city with a fascinating culture. Discover the charms of Music City for yourself.

Where to stay in Nashville

Downtown Nashville which includes a city, a sunset and boating

Downtown Nashville

4/5(5,801 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Nissan Stadium while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Nashville
Vanderbilt University - Music Row showing night scenes, a city and nightlife

Music Row

4.5/5(660 area reviews)

Historic district southwest of downtown Nashville, Music Row boasts numerous record labels, studios, and music-related businesses. Explore upscale restaurants and bars along Demonbreun Street, and admire the "Musica" statue at the Music Row Roundabout.

Music Row
Downtown Nashville showing outdoor art

East Nashville

4.5/5(70 area reviews)

Creative and artistic flair defines this area, attracting young urban professionals. Enjoy numerous parks, coffee shops, and art galleries, making it perfect for bikers and walkers. Easily navigate via Gallatin Ave and Ellington Parkway.

East Nashville
Opryland Hotel Gardens showing a garden and interior views

Opryland

Opryland is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Grand Ole Opry and Opryland Hotel Gardens, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Nashville.

Opryland
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum showing interior views

SoBro

While visiting SoBro, you might make a stop by sights like Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

SoBro
Fort Negley Park showing a garden and heritage elements

South Nashville

3/5(53 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and live music in South Nashville. You might want to make time for a stop at Tennessee State Fairgrounds or Geodis Park.

South Nashville
Knights Inn Nashville
Knights Inn Nashville
1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
The price is $79 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$79
includes taxes & fees
$65 per night
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the comfy rooms and the ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,649 reviews)
Very good.
"The hotel.com page does not tell you that there is a 'hidden' $10 parking fee due at the hotel! Otherwise, the property was very good! Clean, comfortable and quiet. The breakfast is a full breakfast, not just continental."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024

Knights Inn Nashville
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
3 out of 5
1501 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $127 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$127
includes taxes & fees
$107 per night
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the comfy rooms and the overall ...
8/10 Very Good! (623 reviews)
"Comfort Inn Downtown Music City Center provided an exceptional stay during our visit to Nashville. The hotel's location was superb, within walking distance to many attractions and dining options. Our room was spacious, immaculate, and featured modern amenities that ensured a comfortable stay. The ..."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Club - Hotel Nashville Inn & Suites
Club - Hotel Nashville Inn & Suites
3 out of 5
2435 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN
The price is $150 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$150
includes taxes & fees
$128 per night
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Stay at this hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the bar and the comfy rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,695 reviews)
"We rally enjoyed our stay. The staff was amazing and kind! Cocktail night at the bar was a lovely surprise. They offer 3rd part transportation to downtown and Opry Mills. The offer we were given when check-in was different then what the driver gave us. He needed to call and ask but he was able to ..."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

Club - Hotel Nashville Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Placemakr Premier SoBro
Placemakr Premier SoBro
4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,633 reviews)
"Close to the bar scene! Only downfall was that it was a bit loud in the area surrounding the apartment complex (this is no fault of the hotel obviously) and occasionally a wait to use the elevators."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Placemakr Music Row
Placemakr Music Row
4 out of 5
1600 McGavock St, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Very noisy construction area"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

Placemakr Music Row
Sentral Sobro
Sentral Sobro
4 out of 5
516 Lea Avenue, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and onsite car rentals. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,078 reviews)
"Great view, little noisy on Saturday with the pedal bar bikes but still fun. Room was perfect and the amenities were great!"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024

Sentral Sobro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Getting around Nashville

You will definitely find it easiest to get around Nashville with a car, so seriously consider renting one if you can. Do note, though, that alternatives are available, although they certainly won’t be as convenient. The public bus system covers most of the key areas of the city and will get you to and from the airport. Taxis are another option. Book one or hail one of the many in the city center. Visit the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority website. Browse Nashville rental cars.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Nashville depends on your priorities. The weather is at its most pleasant in spring and fall, and prices for accommodations may be lower then, too. However, the peak season of summer sees the city come alive with a range of festivals and cultural events worth braving the heat for. Just make sure you come prepared for sizzling temperatures, sometimes even as high as 90 F (32 C).

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Reviews of Nashville

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 0.7674036177599123%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0.35629453681710216%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We only stayed one night and didn't really go anywhere, but I did like the hotel's location near Vanderbilt. I knew there would be coffee and food within walking distance if needed.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We visited both Vanderbilt and Belmont colleges, beautiful campuses making choosing a college more difficult.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I'm just floored with this hotel.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love all the new construction and all the city had to offer

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We loved Broadway. Unfortunately our good time was spoiled by the rioting. Very disappointing. I know that's not the city's fault. The cops responded very well.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nashville is expensive. Don't forget your wallet. The city is warm, friendly and full of fun and FULL of traffic! I lived in the Bay Area of California for many years and the Nashville traffic is worse.

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