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Welcome to Music City!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Belle Meade Plantation<\/strong>
\n5025 Harding Pike
\n800-270-3991 or 615-356-0501
\nOnce a world-renowned 5,400-acre thoroughbred horse farm, the plantation showcases the 1853 Greek Revival mansion filled with original furnishings and a large antique carriage collection. More info<\/a><\/p>\n

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum<\/strong>
\n222 Fifth Avenue South
\n615-416-2001
\nThe world\u2019s largest music museum is also an exciting and entertaining destination with something for everyone. More info<\/a><\/p>\n

General Jackson Showboat <\/strong>
\n2812 Opryland Drive
\n615-458-3900
\nLunch and dinner cruises with country music shows and a variety of entertainment. More info<\/a><\/p>\n

Adventure Science Center<\/strong>
\n800 Fort Negley Boulevard
\n615-862-5160
\nTake a scientific adventure the entire family will enjoy. Take a journey through the human body and see what goes on beneath the skin at BodyQuest. Blast off into the sky at BlueMax. If you still have energy, visit the Adventure Tower\u2014scale a wall of skin, lift a car and let your imagination go wild at this educational Nashville attraction.\u00a0More info<\/a><\/p>\n

Grand Ole Opry<\/strong>
\n2804 Opryland Drive
\n800-733-6779
\nThe Grand Ole Opry has hosted thousands of prestigious and memorable performance and events from the CMA Awards and the Gospel Music Awards to special appearances by Dolly Parton, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen. See the concierge for schedules at this Nashville tourist attraction. More info<\/a><\/p>\n

The Hermitage<\/strong>
\nExplore the site that former President Andrew Jackson once called home. Wander through the halls of this mansion and visit the formal garden, slave quarters and the original log cabin the Jacksons once occupied. The plantation was home to more than 150 slaves, who worked the farms, cultivated livestock and tended gardens. Take a voyage into the past with Stories from the Slave Community and get a glimpse into the lives of the people who contributed to the maintenance of the country’s most authentic presidential home. More info<\/a><\/p>\n

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere<\/strong>
\n3777 Nolensville Pike
\n615-833-1534
\nExplore a wild kingdom with more than 350 species of exotic animals, including Bengal tigers, zebras, ostriches and red pandas. Discover the habitats the animals call home and get up close and personal with the critters in the petting zoo. More info<\/a><\/p>\n

Ryman Auditorium<\/strong>
\n116 Fifth Avenue North
\n615-889-3060
\nThe original home of the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium has showcased some of the country’s best talent, from Roy Acuff to James Brown and Patsy Cline to Sheryl Crow. Check schedules for upcoming events. More info<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cultural Highlights and Area Landmarks<\/strong>
\nThe Parthenon in Centennial Park<\/strong>
\nVisit a little piece of Greece, even if it’s just for the day. This full-scale reproduction of the famous Greek temple stands in Centennial Park and features both the city’s art museum and the Athena Parthenos sculpture. Standing 42 feet tall, Athena Parthenos is the tallest indoor sculpture in the Western world. More info<\/a><\/p>\n

Frist Center for the Visual Arts<\/strong>
\n919 Broadway
\nThe works at the Frist will make you see the world in a whole new way. The beautiful Art Deco building houses new exhibits every six to eight weeks, so there’s always something new. Discover your inner Picasso at ArtQuest, which is made up of 30 interactive stations that let you be the artist. Paint an original watercolor or design a colorful sculpture. Before you leave, stop by the gift shop to browse the expansive collection of books, prints, art supplies and clothing. More info<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art<\/strong>
\n1200 Forrest Park Drive
\nTake a walk through the most beautiful gardens, and admire a world-class collection of American and contemporary paintings and sculptures. The art collections also house the largest Worcester porcelain collection in America. Stroll through the original Cheek gardens featuring pools, fountains, extensive boxwood paintings and breathtaking views of the grassy Tennessee hills. Explore the property with a guided tour or on your own. More info<\/a><\/p>\n

Schermerhorn Symphony Center<\/strong>
\nNamed in honor of the late Maestro Kenneth Schermerhorn, the center is home to the Nashville Symphony. Over 100 classical, pop and special concert events are performed each season, in addition to recitals, choral concerts, cabaret, jazz and world music events. More info<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Tennessee Performing Arts Center<\/strong>
\n505 Deaderick Street
\nIn the mood for a show? The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is Nashville’s premier venue for theatrical and musical performances. The center houses both the Nashville Ballet and the Nashville Opera and famed Broadway shows such as Wicked<\/em>, Sister Act<\/em> and Jersey Boys<\/em>. More info<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

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Legendary Live Music<\/strong>
\nThe Bluebird Cafe<\/strong>
\nWith a worldwide reputation for presenting the best original country and acoustic music, The Bluebird Cafe showcases up-and-coming songwriters. See the place where legendary musicians such as Kathy Mattea and Garth Brooks first started their careers. They serve wine, beer, appetizers and sandwiches. Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tootsies Orchid Lounge <\/strong>
\nNo trip to Music City is complete without a stop at the world\u2019s most famous honky-tonk. Bought by Tootsie Bess in 1960, this hot spot once catered to the likes of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Patsy Cline and more. Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Exit\/In <\/strong>
\nA legendary venue that hosts big-name touring acts and local favorites in an intimate setting. A Music City landmark, Exit\/In has welcomed artists including Emmylou Harris and The Donnas.Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

The Cannery Ballroom & Mercy Lounge <\/strong>
\nThese sister clubs inhabit the first two floors of Nashville\u2019s Historic Cannery building. Built in 1883, the former flour mill and food-processing center is now home to two of Nashville\u2019s premier music venues. Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wildhorse Saloon<\/strong>
\nLocated on 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville, the Wildhorse offers three floors of action-packed fun, including five bars, award-winning Southern dining and live entertainment seven nights a week. Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Nashville Food Scene<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out Thrillist’s list of Nashville’s Most Iconic Foods and Drinks<\/a> to see where they are eating in Music City.<\/p>\n

Elliston Place Soda Shop <\/strong>
\n2111 Elliston Place
\nLittle has changed at the Elliston Place Soda Shop\u2014Nashville’s oldest continuously operating restaurant in the same location\u2014since it was opened by Lynn Chandler in 1939. (He has since sold it.) The fountain and grill serve up a typical pharmacy\/soda shop menu of breakfast, burgers and fries, sundaes, shakes and banana splits; the kitchen serves up a daily changing repast of meat-and-three.
\nLearn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Prince\u2019s Hot Chicken Shack <\/strong>
\n123 Ewing Drive, #3
\nSome like it hot, and at Prince’s, it’s “beads-of-sweat-forming-on-the-brows-of-grown-men” hot. Inside, booths seat about 20 people and straw fans adorn the walls. There are four heat levels: mild is for those who like “spicy” food; for the neophyte, medium induces sweating; hot is a quasi-religious experience and extra-hot is fine if you have no plans for the next 12 hours. Sides of beans, slaw and potato salad are tasty heat extinguishers.<\/p>\n

Loveless Cafe <\/strong>
\n8400 Tennessee Hwy 100
\nServing Southern comfort fare to Music City\u2019s guests and locals with a charming country flair. Located at the Northern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway, this legendary haunt is a blend of successful tourist hot spot and local favorite.
\nLearn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bound’ry<\/strong>
\n911 20th Avenue South
\nEclectic, global cuisine. Treat your taste buds to a culinary trip around the world without ever leaving your seat.
\nLearn more<\/a><\/p>\n

The Midtown Caf\u00e9<\/strong>
\n102 19th Avenue South
\nThe<\/em> place for a power lunch or a romantic dinner. The food is modest and unpretentious, but always well executed and it doesn\u2019t get in the way of deals or dates.
\nLearn more<\/a><\/p>\n

The Pharmacy<\/strong>
\n731 Mcferrin Ave.
\nVoted Nashville’s #1 Burger 2013 & 2014 and Best New Restaurant\u00a0 in 2012, The Pharmacy b<\/em>oasts of an impressive selection of German wurst and bier, as well as an old-school soda fountain serving legendary phosphates, milkshakes, and ice cream sodas. Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Rotier’s Restaurant<\/strong>
\n2413 Elliston Place
\nThis legendary, no-frills diner serves some of Nashville’s best burgers.
\nLearn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tavern <\/strong>
\n1904 Broadway
\nLocated in the heart of Nashville’s Midtown, Tavern offers an innovative menu and friendly, attentive service in a contemporary, inviting atmosphere. Rich, warm interior hues, large patios and multiple flat-screen TVs make Tavern the perfect backdrop to enjoy with friends all year long.
\nLearn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Virago <\/strong>
\n1126 McGavock Street
\nThe fashionista set frequents this hot-spot restaurant and lounge. The menu features creative sushi rolls and Asian fusion entr\u00e9es.
\nLearn more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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