kids stay for no extra charge with a parent. off interstate 65, this casual motel surrounded by restaurants is 5 miles from the country music hall of fame and museum, and 7 miles from concerts at the landmark ryman auditorium. accessed via exterior corridors, the unfussy rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs; some include minibars. parking is complimentary. other amenities include an informal restaurant/bar with billiards tables, as well as a seasonal outdoor pool. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Nashville International Airport 14 min
Tootsies Orchid Lounge (10 min) This historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman. Tennessee State Museum (6 min) Tracing the state's past through Indian artifacts, replicas of pioneer buildings & Civil War relics. The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe (9 min) This red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (8 min) Attraction tells the story of popular American music through artifacts & interactive exhibits. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (8 min) This 19-acre plaza tells the story of the state's history through plaques, tours & water fountains. Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum (6 min) Exhibits span the history of American recorded music, focusing on the musicians & their instruments. Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (24 min) Greek Revival mansion museum & historic site telling Jackson's life story through exhibits & tours. Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center (9 min) Neoclassical building houses performance venue for local & touring classical, pop & jazz concerts. Grand Ole Opry (14 min) Visitors come for daily tours & weekly live radio shows featuring classic & new country acts. Frist Art Museum (8 min) Classic art deco building houses a museum with rotating visual exhibitions & educational programs. Adventure Science Center (8 min) Multilevel museum with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium teaches kids about tech, health & ecology. Centennial Park (10 min) Urban recreation area with walking paths, band shell, dog park, exercise trail, gardens & museums. Ryman Auditorium (11 min) Known as the Mother Church of Country Music, this venue hosts diverse concerts & daily tours. Tennessee State Capitol (9 min) Greek Revival 1845-1859 legislative building & grounds housing the tomb of President James K. Polk. The Parthenon (11 min) Built in 1897, this full-scale replica of the Athenian Parthenon also houses American art galleries. |