Nashville International Airport 9 min
Tennessee State Capitol (23 min) Greek Revival 1845-1859 legislative building & grounds housing the tomb of President James K. Polk. Percy Priest Lake (11 min) Surrounded by public lands, this vast reservoir has many marinas & is home to several boating clubs. The Parthenon (26 min) Built in 1897, this full-scale replica of the Athenian Parthenon also houses American art galleries. Frist Art Museum (20 min) Classic art deco building houses a museum with rotating visual exhibitions & educational programs. Tootsies Orchid Lounge (22 min) This historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman. Centennial Park (24 min) Urban recreation area with walking paths, band shell, dog park, exercise trail, gardens & museums. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (23 min) This 19-acre plaza tells the story of the state's history through plaques, tours & water fountains. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (20 min) Attraction tells the story of popular American music through artifacts & interactive exhibits. Tennessee State Museum (22 min) Tracing the state's past through Indian artifacts, replicas of pioneer buildings & Civil War relics. Nashville Zoo at Grassmere (20 min) Multiple habitats housing a global array of animals, plus a popular playground for kids. The Bluebird Cafe (23 min) Reservations recommended at this tiny iconic club featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters. Ryman Auditorium (23 min) Known as the Mother Church of Country Music, this venue hosts diverse concerts & daily tours. Long Hunter State Park (16 min) Park with hiking & biking trails, fishing plus Native-American archaeology site with mound. Grand Ole Opry (20 min) Visitors come for daily tours & weekly live radio shows featuring classic & new country acts. Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (22 min) Greek Revival mansion museum & historic site telling Jackson's life story through exhibits & tours. |