Nashville, Tennessee Area Attractions and Fun Things To Do

Country Music Hall Historic District Visual Arts Ryman Auditorium Grand Ole Opry

Fun things to do in Nashville, Tennessee for adults and kids can be found on just about every corner. Music fans will flock to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Animal lovers will be astounded at the Nashville Zoo. Shopping and dining aficionados will find the Second Avenue Historic District to be their cup of tea - and then some. Below we’ve listed those attractions along with several others you’ll encounter in Nashville, which is a mere 10 miles from our Antioch, Tennessee suites hotel.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Celebrate the history of country music along with the talented artists who created it at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Explore exhibits plus the collections of country music legends, both past and present. For more information, visit www.countrymusichalloffame.com.

Nashville Zoo. Get an up-close-and-personal look at animals from all over the world, including African elephants, Bengal tigers and red pandas. Don’t miss the Lorikeet Landing exhibit where you’ll be surrounded by more than 50 Australian parrots. Kids will have a field day at the Jungle Gym playground featuring more than 66,000 square feet of slides, swings and climbing structures. For more information, visit www.nashvillezoo.org.  [Top]

Second Avenue Historic District. Located in downtown Nashville, the renovated Second Avenue Historic District boasts a bevy of quaint shops, gourmet restaurants and hip nightclubs, such as the world-renowned Wildhorse Saloon. There’s even a smattering of honkytonks. For more information, visit http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2741259-second_avenue_shopping_district_nashville-i.

LP Field (Home of the Tennessee Titans). The Tennessee Titans of the National Football League were originally the Houston Oilers and began playing in Nashville in 1997 as the Tennessee Oilers. They became the Tennessee Titans the following season. Home games are played at LP Field, a state-of-the-art open-air stadium that seats nearly 69,000. The Titans share LP Field with Tennessee State University. For more information, visit www.titansonline.com/stadium/stadium_overview/index.php.  [Top]

Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Since 2001, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts features exhibits from local, national and international artists.From 19th century impressionist paintings to contemporary sculpture to Tiffany Lamps, there’s something for everyone. Kids even have a place to express their creativity - ArtQuest, an interactive learning center. For more information, visit www.fristcenter.org.

Zanies Comedy Club. Stand-up comedy is alive and well in Nashville at Zanies Comedy Club. Catch such top-name funnymen as Jimmy Fallon and Gilbert Gottfried along with up-and-coming comedians like Josh Blue from “Last Comic Standing.” For more information, visit http://nashville.zanies.com/.  [Top]

Ryman Auditorium. Ryman Auditorium was built in 1892 as a church. From 1943 until 1974, it housed the Grand Ole Opry. Today, this National Historic Landmark is where you go to enjoy both country music concerts (Marty Stuart, Charlie Daniels Band) and comedy shows (Kids in the Hall). For more information, visit www.ryman.com/.

Sommet Center. Formerly the Gaylord Entertainment Center, Sommet Center is a music lover’s paradise. Catch headliners like Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, New Kids on the Block, Madonna, Van Halen, Sheryl Crow and George Strait. For more information, visit http://sommetcenter.com/.  [Top]

Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s number one attraction, the Grand Ole Opry presents a beautiful blend of country greats and contemporary stars. Known as the country’s most famous stage, a live show at the Grand Ole Opry is an experience not to be missed - and one that will always be remembered. For more information, visit www.opry.com.

Nashville Superspeedway. The thrills come fast and furious at Nashville Superspeedway. Experience a wide range of racing events, including NASCAR Busch, Craftsman Truck and Indy Racing League - all on an oval asphalt track. For more information, visit www.nashvillesuperspeedway.com/.  [Top]