Nashville International Airport 13 min
Tennessee State Capitol (11 min) Greek Revival 1845-1859 legislative building & grounds housing the tomb of President James K. Polk. Tootsies Orchid Lounge (8 min) This historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman. Centennial Park (11 min) Urban recreation area with walking paths, band shell, dog park, exercise trail, gardens & museums. The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe (7 min) This red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash. Tennessee State Museum (11 min) Tracing the state's past through Indian artifacts, replicas of pioneer buildings & Civil War relics. Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center (7 min) Neoclassical building houses performance venue for local & touring classical, pop & jazz concerts. Grand Ole Opry (16 min) Visitors come for daily tours & weekly live radio shows featuring classic & new country acts. Adventure Science Center (4 min) Multilevel museum with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium teaches kids about tech, health & ecology. Ryman Auditorium (8 min) Known as the Mother Church of Country Music, this venue hosts diverse concerts & daily tours. The Bluebird Cafe (12 min) Reservations recommended at this tiny iconic club featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (13 min) This 19-acre plaza tells the story of the state's history through plaques, tours & water fountains. Nashville Zoo at Grassmere (12 min) Multiple habitats housing a global array of animals, plus a popular playground for kids. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (7 min) Attraction tells the story of popular American music through artifacts & interactive exhibits. The Parthenon (13 min) Built in 1897, this full-scale replica of the Athenian Parthenon also houses American art galleries. Frist Art Museum (8 min) Classic art deco building houses a museum with rotating visual exhibitions & educational programs. |