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Can you imagine the number of Nashville attractions?
Nashville Tennessee attractions seem too numerous to count. But I will try my best. From the Nashville Parthenon, the Ryman Auditorium Nashville Tennessee to the Grand Ole Opry, or as some refer to it, the Grand Old Opry Nashville Tennessee.
| Belle Meade Plantation 5025 Harding Road Nashville, TN 37205 615-356-0501 Description: 2007 marks the bicentennial of Belle Meade Plantation. Come visit the home of where the bloodlines of Seabiscuit, Funny Cide, Smarty Jones and Barbarro began. Tour features the 1853 Greek Revival mansion; other historic outbuildings include the 1890's carriage house and stables and original 1790's log cabin. Museum store and restaurant on property. | A Cowboy Town 3665 Knight Drive White Creek, TN 37189 615-259-0848 Description: Go back in time and become a real cowboy again with all the fun of the Old West. Enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, primitive camping, hiking, fishing, campfires, cowboy singing, gunfights, bonfires, hayrides, Wild West Shows and campfire supper.
Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Boulevard Nashville, TN 37203 615-862-5160 Description: Its an amazing, original, scientific adventure! Make your way Down the Hatch to The Heart of It All, Body Battles, BrainStorm Theater and other interactive exhibits in BodyQuest, as you learn how your body works. Plus, experience the Adventure Tower, Sudekum Planetarium, BlueMax and more!
A Tribute to the KING:Thru the Years 1953 - 1977 2416 Music Valley Drive Nashville, TN 37214 615-758-0098 Description: The legend lives on in Nashville, paying tribute to the King in Music City where he recorded over 300 songs. This high-energy live musical biography starring John Beardsley transports the audience through six eras of his career. With over 30 songs and 5 costumes, this show has thrilled audiences of all ages.
Belmont Mansion 1900 Belmont Boulevard Nashville, TN 37212 615-460-5459 Description: Completed in 1853 by Adelicia Acklen, Belmont was recognized as one of the most elaborate and unusual homes in the South. Adelicia secretly conspired with both the Confederate and Union forces to emerge from the Civil War with her fortune intact. The Grand Salon with its staircase is considered the most elaborate domestic room built in antebellum Tennessee.
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243 615-741-5280 Description: Tour Tennessee via a 200-foot granite map of the state, a walkway featuring the 95 counties, 31 fountains representing the major rivers of Tennessee and an extraordinary wall depicting the history of the state. The park also includes the 95 Bell Carillon, the World War II Memorial, Court of Three Stars, a 2,000-seat amphitheater and a visitor center. Rangers may be seen reenacting characters in Tennessee's history such as David Crockett, Alvin C. York and soldiers of Tennessee's past wars.
Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre 8204 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221 615-646-9977 Description: Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre has been offering Nashville's most unique dining and entertainment experience for 40 years. Nashville's oldest professional theatre. Enjoy a scrumptious Southern-style buffet and be impressed in our theatre-in-the round with its "magic stage" that descends from the ceiling at the start of each exciting production!
Cheekwood 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville, TN 37205 615-353-6982 Description: The Botanical Garden showcases fine horticultural collections, acclaimed for their diversity and quality. The Museum of Art presents American and European art and is recognized as a center for contemporary art in the Southeast. These collections reside in one of the grandest estates in Nashville, the former Cheek residence. |
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Cooter's 2613 McGavock Pike Nashville, TN 37214 615-872-8358 Description: Dukes of Hazzard museum and theme store operated by Ben Cooter Jones featuring the General Lee, props, memorabilia and personal appearances by original cast members.
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 615-416-2001 Description: Do more than hear the music. See it. Live it. Experience it. This isnt just a museum; its an experience, an exciting and entertaining destination in Nashville with something for everyone. Rhinestone costumes, seasoned instruments and tear-stained lyric sheets are only the beginning. Add interactive exhibits, films featuring todays top country names, private sessions with professional songwriters, incredible architecture along with our famous southern hospitality, and a day at the museum turns into the memories of a lifetime.
Fort Nashborough 170 1st Ave N Nashville TN 37201 (615) 255-8192 Description: Nashville was founded when James Robertson led his group of pioneers across the frozen Cumberland River to a place called The Cedar Bluffs. It was here that these men built a fort called Nashborough which would be shelter for the first families until Indian attacks ended in 1792. This replica of the original settlement of Nashville is authentic in many details, reflecting the lifestyle of frontier pioneers in the late 1700s.
Fort Negley 534 Chestnut St Nashville, TN 37203 Description: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Fort Negley was the largest and most important of the fortifications built by Union forces after Nashville fell in 1862. It occupied the center of the Federal defensive line, which stretched in a wide circle around the southern part of the city.Fort Negley is the largest inland stone fortification constructed during the Civil War and incorporates a complex polygonal design.
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Vacation In Nashville Tennessee
Five Reasons to Visit Nashville this Summer By Kathryn Lively
If you love good food, great music, and sunny skies, you definitely must consideration making your vacation plans for one of the South's most popular destinations - Music City, USA! The name on the map actually says Nashville, Tennessee, but this busy Southern capital is so closely associated with music it should be no surprise that it's one of the first cities that come to mind when people think of popular music, and not just country and western, either. While Nashville's roots are steeped in the lore of pre-Civil War folk music and the evolution of the Opry, Nashville actually offers a blend of musical varieties, from R&B and jazz, pop/rock, and classical.
The music lures visitors, but there are many attractions around Nashville to appeal to everyone. Here are just five reasons that keep people coming back to Music City:
1) The Grand Ole Opry - You could call it the White House of country music, despite the familiar red barn setting of the stage that has launched many a music career. Site of the longest-running live radio show in the world, the Opryhouse is a showcase for the best and brightest in country, western, and bluegrass. Visitors may catch a show three times a week, or check the schedule for special performances by big name artists.
2) Country Music Hall of Fame Museum - Here is where the newly minted country superstars aspire to be. This museum is a testament to the influence of country music on the world, with exhibits illustrating the evolution of country not only as a brand of music, but as a culture. Personal items from country greats like Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and even Elvis may be seen, as well as the famed hall of all inductees.
3) The Parthenon - Ever thought you could see a Grecian structure so magnificent in the South? The Parthenon in Nashville was built especially for the 1897 Centennial Exposition, and has since remained a popular local attraction. Visitors can tour this replica of the ancient temple of the goddess Athena, which also doubles as the Nashville Art Museum, a truly cultural center of the city.
4) Nashville Kats - Are you ready for some arena football? The Nashville Kats are a big draw for sports fan local and beyond. Tickets are affordable, and each game promises great fun for the whole family.
5) The District - This beautifully restored area of downtown Nashville is always bursting with activity. Shops, restaurants and clubs line the streets of this blend of modern and restored 19th century architecture. Put on your walking shoes and shop 'til you drop!
Music, sports, history, and fun define the perfect vacation to Music City. Plan your summer trip and be prepared for a lifetime of memories
Kathryn Lively is a freelance travel writer who has contributed to FlowCushion, the alternating air pressure seat cushion for travel, for the official site of Music City, USA, and for The Camellia Rose Inn, a Florida bed and breakfast situated in the historic Gainesville area.
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