Nashville, United States - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Nashville, the heart of country music, offers a vibrant cultural experience with a lively music scene, rich history, and delicious Southern cuisine. Come experience Southern charm, dance to live music, and discover the roots of musical America.

Top things to do in Nashville

Things to do in Nashville include Broadway, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Ryman Auditorium. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Nashville

Here is what 3 days in Nashville look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
4
Walking
1h 40m
  1. 1
    The Parthenon & Centennial ParkArt museum
    2.3 km (🚶 35 min / 🚌 14 min)
  2. 2
    Belmont MansionVilla
    1.5 km (🚶 22 min)
  3. 3
    12 South
    3.4 km (🚶 43 min / 🚌 17 min)
  4. 4
    The GulchNeighbourhood · The Gulch
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Day 2

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Bicentennial ParkPark
    850 m (🚶 13 min)
  2. 2
    Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumMuseum · Downtown
    9.3 km
  3. 3
    Grand Ole OpryOpryland
    7.2 km
  4. 4
    The HermitageMuseum
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Ryman AuditoriumTheatre
    9.3 km
  2. 2
    BroadwayStreet
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Nashville?

Broadway, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry, The Parthenon & Centennial Park, Bicentennial Park and 9 more. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: A comprehensive museum dedicated to the history and stars of country music, with interactive exhibits.

What can you do in 3 days in Nashville?

Day 1: The Parthenon & Centennial Park, Belmont Mansion, 12 South, The Gulch. Day 2: Bicentennial Park, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Grand Ole Opry, The Hermitage. Day 3: Ryman Auditorium, Broadway.

Which areas should you explore in Nashville?

The itinerary for Nashville runs through The Gulch, Downtown and Opryland.

Which museums are worth visiting in Nashville?

Museums worth visiting in Nashville: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (Downtown), The Parthenon & Centennial Park, The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe, Frist Art Museum (Downtown), Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art and Tennessee State Museum.

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