Nashville, Tennessee
So much to see...so little time. With a multitude of outstanding attractions, events, tours, shopping, restaurants and live entertainment, it's hard to fit everything into a single visit to the Music City!
From the gridiron to the power play, Nashville's pro teams keep fans on the edge of their seats with excitement. The NFL Tennessee Titans, NHL Nashville Predators and the AAA Nashville Sounds all call Music City home. Want to get in on the action? Whether it's a leisurely round of golf or a battle on the racquet ball court, you'll find the perfect venue that allows you to get into the game.
From quiet listening rooms to high-energy dance floors to live stage shows like those at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium, you can experience the true music of Music City all over town. Whatever the choice, you're sure to find the city's nightlife hits all the right notes. From a musical perspective, Nashville is certainly known as a creative center. Those same artistic instincts extend to visual and performing arts as well. Nashville has long been known as "Athens of the South" for the emphasis it has placed on education and fine arts. The city continues to be home to a vibrant, ever-growing art scene with variety of art museums, galleries, and even a college solely dedicated to fine arts, design and film.
Any city that was founded as a fort in 1779 is certain to be packed with history. And Nashville certainly doesn't disappoint in that department. Music City was home to two U.S. presidents, the site of bloody Civil War battles, host of the 1897 World's Fair and the quintessential antebellum Southern city. The Nashville area offers a vivid portrait of a bygone era, featuring graceful architecture, opulent mansions, a rich riverfront merchant district and much more. And Music City is still making history.
Tiffany's, Louis Vuitton, Coach, Macy's, Sigrid Olsen, Brooks Brothers, Pottery Barn, Cole Haan…the list just goes on and on. From national names and elite designers to local artisans, Nashville's diverse shopping scene is the perfect fit for any style or price range. With both large malls and eclectic shopping districts, it's easy to while away an afternoon (or two or three) indulging in a Music City shopping spree.
It's a perfect time to plan a family getaway to Music City! There's so much to do that engages family members of all ages. Family-friendly attractions and restaurants, arts and historical sites, water fun, outdoor events, children's theatre and, of course, live music. Come to beautiful Nashville to see and do it all!