set in a 1910 beaux arts building, this upscale hotel is across the street from legislative plaza and the tennessee state museum. there's a sophisticated southern restaurant and a wood-paneled library bar specializing in bourbon. a suite with a wet bar and formal dining room overlooks the tennessee state capitol. refined rooms feature italian linens, flat-screens, ipod docks and free wi-fi. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include free afternoon cider and cookies in the lobby, a 24-hour exercise room, a spa and 5 meeting rooms, including a ballroom Nashville International Airport 15 min
Tennessee State Capitol (4 min) Greek Revival 1845-1859 legislative building & grounds housing the tomb of President James K. Polk. Tennessee State Museum (12 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. Historic RCA Studio B (9 min) Storied studio known for pioneering the Nashville sound & recording country music legends. Centennial Park (9 min) Urban recreation area with walking paths, band shell, dog park, exercise trail, gardens & museums. 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. Frist Art Museum (5 min) Classic art deco building houses a museum with rotating visual exhibitions & educational programs. Grand Ole Opry (18 min) Visitors come for daily tours & weekly live radio shows featuring classic & new country acts. Ryman Auditorium (7 min) Known as the Mother Church of Country Music, this venue hosts diverse concerts & daily tours. Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum (5 min) Exhibits span the history of American recorded music, focusing on the musicians & their instruments. Adventure Science Center (9 min) Multilevel museum with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium teaches kids about tech, health & ecology. Tootsies Orchid Lounge (8 min) This historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman. The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe (10 min) This red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash. The Parthenon (10 min) Built in 1897, this full-scale replica of the Athenian Parthenon also houses American art galleries. |