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Grand Ole Opry 2802 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN 37214 800-SEE-OPRY Description: What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live-entertainment phenomenon dedicated to honoring country music's rich history and dynamic present with a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 615-244-3340 Description: The family-friendly Frist Center is a world-class art center dedicated to presenting an ever-changing schedule of exhibitions from local, regional, national and international sources. The Center also features the interactive ArtQuest gallery, educational programs, gift shop and cafe, all surrounded by gorgeous architecture. Explore, learn, and enjoy great art. General Jackson Showboat 2812 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN 37214 615-458-3900 Description: Climb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience. This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Special event cruises are offered throughout the year. Holiday shows begin mid-November.
Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum 301 Sixth Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 615-244-FAME Description: The Hall of Fame recognizes musicians of all genres. Among the museum's artifacts are numerous instruments played on legendary sessions. The actual stage from the Jolly Roger club in Nashville's Printers Alley, where Jimi Hendrix frequently performed, is relocated inside the museum.The space also contains a gift shop, a mini-theatre for film screenings, a 5,000-square-foot performance hall, a school of music and a recording studio (under construction). Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater 2620 Music Valley Drive Nashville, TN 37214 615-885-4747 Description: Voted Music Valley's#1 Dinner and Show. Nashville Nightlife offers "The Best of Country Music Dinner Show." Come experience a celebration of country music from both past and present. Hear songs from many of the great artists in country music history and today's hottest stars. Some of their guest stars include Tommy Cash, Steve Hall & Shotgun Red plus Opry stars Jeannie Seely and Billy Walker. There is a meet & greet after every show! Nashville Shores 4001 Bell Road Hermitage, TN 37076 615-889-7050 Description: Nashville Shores is a 385-acre family recreation destination located just 10 miles from downtown Nashville. It is comprised of a water park, group event sites, festival areas, a 323-slip marina, and other attractions. The water park includes eight huge waterslides, the Hippo the worlds largest freestyle slide, pools, Kayak Cove, Parker Sandbox, an Aqua Park, a white, sandy beach, the Giant Bucket of Fun, and pontoon and jet ski rentals. The park also offers free lake cruises, mini golf, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes and much more. Visit the website for special events and group discounts. Previous Page Nashville Tourist Attractions
Have the Vacation of a Lifetime at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville,Tennessee By Robert Benjamin If you like country music then there is nowhere else in the world you can enjoy as much as Nashville, Tennessee and the Grand Ole Opry. The Grand Ole Opry is a mainstay of this city known as the home of country music and anytime you go you are guaranteed to see a mixture of current country music stars, legends, and new artists trying to break into the business. The best way to get tickets to the Grand Ole Opry is to buy them on the website early. This means that you can get the best tickets that are up close to the action and you can really see all that is going on. If you wait until you are actually in Nashville to buy your tickets for the Grand Ole Opry you may find yourself out of luck or else in the very back. Anywhere you sit in the Grand Ole Opry is a great place, but the best view is up close! Any time of year is a great time to visit the Grand Ole Opry, but if you visit during non traditional vacation times you are sure to have an easier time getting tickets not to mention you wont need to deal with the crowds. The Grand Ole Opry is Nashvilles biggest attraction so everyone is trying to get tickets at the same time, which makes it a bit of a challenge sometimes if you wait until the last minute. The Opry is open on Tuesday nights starting in March and continues on Friday and Saturday the rest of the year. The Opry starts at different times each night and there are two shows on Saturday. Country music icons like Hank Williams Sr., Ernest Tubbs, and Pasty Cline sang at the Opry and today their legends carry on with new singers and stars. Todays country music singers enjoy singing at the Opry as much their ancestors did and visitors really love the show and the entertainment! But, the Grand Ole Opry isnt just country music. It is also a mix of gospel, comedy, bluegrass, todays hits and more. The Grand Ole Opry is located at the Grand Ole Opry House but was located for years in the Ryman Auditorium and before that in other locations in Nashville. The Grand Ole Opry has really been a success in Nashville and it is the best place to go if you are in Nashville ! There is a website that has great information on USA Vacations and Unique Travel Spots Listed State By State and Season, the website is called: Seasonal Vacation Spots, and can be found at this url: http://www.seasonalvacationspots.com By Robert W. Benjamin Copyright 2007 Robert W. Benjamin has been in the software business on the internet for over 5 years, and has been producing low-cost software for the past 25+ years. He first released products on the AMIGA and C64 computer systems in the late 1970's-80's. Stop The Fleas http://www.stopthefleas.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Robert_Benjamin http://EzineArticles.com/?Have-the-Vacation-of-a-Lifetime-at-The-Grand-Ole-Opry-in-Nashville,Tennessee&id=548742
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