featuring views of the cumberland river, this hip boutique hotel in a 19th-century brick building amid restaurants is an 8-minute walk from the ryman auditorium and 4 minutes on foot from music city star riverfront train station. warehouse-chic rooms, some with river views and/or balconies, provide kitchenettes, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. breakfast is available (fees may apply). suites, some on 2 stories, offer separate living rooms, sofabeds and 1 or 2 bedrooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some quarters feature exposed bricks and arched windows. there's a roof terrace with a bar Nashville International Airport 13 min
The Parthenon (11 min) Built in 1897, this full-scale replica of the Athenian Parthenon also houses American art galleries. Tootsies Orchid Lounge (8 min) This historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman. Centennial Park (10 min) Urban recreation area with walking paths, band shell, dog park, exercise trail, gardens & museums. Frist Art Museum (12 min) Classic art deco building houses a museum with rotating visual exhibitions & educational programs. Ryman Auditorium (8 min) Known as the Mother Church of Country Music, this venue hosts diverse concerts & daily tours. Tennessee State Museum (5 min) Tracing the state's past through Indian artifacts, replicas of pioneer buildings & Civil War relics. Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum (6 min) Exhibits span the history of American recorded music, focusing on the musicians & their instruments. Adventure Science Center (8 min) Multilevel museum with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium teaches kids about tech, health & ecology. Tennessee State Capitol (7 min) Greek Revival 1845-1859 legislative building & grounds housing the tomb of President James K. Polk. The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe (6 min) This red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash. Historic RCA Studio B (9 min) Storied studio known for pioneering the Nashville sound & recording country music legends. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (7 min) Attraction tells the story of popular American music through artifacts & interactive exhibits. Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center (6 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. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (12 min) This 19-acre plaza tells the story of the state's history through plaques, tours & water fountains. |