among shops and casual restaurants, this laid-back hotel with a contemporary vibe is a 5-minute walk from the vanderbilt university campus, and 2 miles from the country music hall of fame and museum. pets are welcome. the streamlined, modern rooms feature wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. parking is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. suites add living areas. some have balconies. amenities include a hip lobby bar and a fitness center Nashville International Airport 16 min
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (14 min) This 19-acre plaza tells the story of the state's history through plaques, tours & water fountains. Tootsies Orchid Lounge (10 min) This historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman. Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center (9 min) Neoclassical building houses performance venue for local & touring classical, pop & jazz concerts. Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery (15 min) Greek Revival-style plantation house & grounds dating to the 1840s, with a winery & event spaces. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (9 min) Attraction tells the story of popular American music through artifacts & interactive exhibits. Belmont Mansion (9 min) This stately mansion built in 1853 for a cotton heiress now operates as a historic house museum. Centennial Park (8 min) Urban recreation area with walking paths, band shell, dog park, exercise trail, gardens & museums. Ryman Auditorium (10 min) Known as the Mother Church of Country Music, this venue hosts diverse concerts & daily tours. The Bluebird Cafe (9 min) Reservations recommended at this tiny iconic club featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters. Tennessee State Museum (12 min) Tracing the state's past through Indian artifacts, replicas of pioneer buildings & Civil War relics. Frist Art Museum (8 min) Classic art deco building houses a museum with rotating visual exhibitions & educational programs. Grand Ole Opry (19 min) Visitors come for daily tours & weekly live radio shows featuring classic & new country acts. Adventure Science Center (7 min) Multilevel museum with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium teaches kids about tech, health & ecology. The Parthenon (10 min) Built in 1897, this full-scale replica of the Athenian Parthenon also houses American art galleries. Tennessee State Capitol (12 min) Greek Revival 1845-1859 legislative building & grounds housing the tomb of President James K. Polk. |