What to See and Do in Nashville
A complete list of Nashville Activities and Nashville Attractions can be found here including Nashville Tours and Kid and Family Attractions! You thought Nashville was only about the music? Well we have lots of that too, check out our Nashville Music & Entertainment Guide. Don't forget to get in a little Nashville Shopping and check out our fabulous restaurants. After all of this you'll know why our motto is Enjoy Life, Nashville Life!
World Famous Ryman Auditorium
You cannot visit Nashville without touring the birthplace of Country Music.
Attractions by Interest
Nashville is a tourist town so it should not be a surprise that we had hundreds of attractions. We've grouped attractions into the following categories Hope this helps you identify the amazing attractions that are just what your were looking to find.
What to See and Do in Nashville
Welcome to The Grand Ole Opry at Opry House
Open 11 AM - 3 AM
The best bands, food and fun from street to the rooftop! The biggest baddest Honky Tonk on Broadway! When you visit Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk you should take the time and walk through the whole place.
Founded by Kix Brooks, Arrington Vineyards is located 25 minutes south of Nashville among the beautiful hills of Arrington, Tennessee.
Adventure Science Center is AMAZING, they say it is for kids but parents love it too! Very hands on and the exhibits change out often enough that you will want to get the annual family membership.
Hours, Directions & Parking
A great family adventure needs to include a trip to the Sudekum Planetarium's Judith Payne Turner Theatre!
The Zoo is open daily. The animals come from many parts of the world. Whether you are interested in mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, or fish - Many species in each category that call Nashville Zoo home.
Dave and Busters is a great place for kids, adults, families...everyone that wants to enjoy arcade games, bowling, and good food. Absolutely The Place for Family Fun!
One of the most unique music venues in Nashville The General Jackson Showboat is a 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat and one of the largest showboats in the country.
Phillips Toy Mart is a Nashville Family Tradition! You (and your kids) will be amazed at the huge selection of toys for children of all ages.
Ice Cream made in small batches with the highest quality ingredients in flavors the whole family will enjoy!
The all-volunteer crew at the Tennessee Central Railway Museum hosts round-trip train rides from Nashville to locations east including Lebanon, Watertown, Cookeville, and Monterey.
One of the city's most famous honky tonks, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge is full of historic memorabilia and hosts some of the best live musical acts in Nashville. Check out their rooftop deck to view downtown Nashville.
The Lane Motor Museum in Nashville opened its doors in 2003 with a collection of 80 historic vehicles. There currently are 150 on display and the largest collection of European cars plus unique vehicles.
The Parthenon is the centerpiece of Centennial Park, a large public park on Westend Aveue in downtown Nashville.
Nashville Children’s Theatre is a professional theater company providing the children, families and educators of Middle Tennessee with extraordinary shared theatrical experiences that inspire imagination, develop creativity, and build community.
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