Vibrant, exciting, and, filled with amazing music venues, Nashville, known as Music City, is a fabulous place to explore. Whether you come to Nashville to see top-name bands and performers, to enjoy down-home Southern food, or to experience the natural beauty of the area, there’s plenty to do. The next time you take a road trip to Nashville, Tennessee, check out these must-see places.
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The Bluebird Cafe
Made famous on television’s ABC hit drama, Nashville, and where artists like Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift launched their career, is The Bluebird Cafe. Stop by the venue on songwriter’s night to see a show by up and coming musical artists. Or watch the schedule to see one of the famous artists that were discovered at The Bluebird Cafe perform their songs acoustically in an intimate setting.
The Grand Ole Opry
Considered one of the hottest spots in Nashville, the Grand Ole Opry has hosted famous musical artists like Elvis Presley and Loretta Lynn. Today, chart-topping artists fill the venue with exciting shows that you’ll remember for a lifetime. When you book a guided tour of the Grand Ole Opry, you’ll learn about its rich history, see the backstage, and stand in the performers’ circle.
Percy and Edwin Warner Parks
Get out in nature for a few hours by heading over to Percy and Edwin Warner Parks, collectively known as Warner Parks. The two parks combined have almost 3,100 acres of stunning forests and open fields where you can hike, bike, ride horses, or just relax. Take time to visit the Nature Center, have lunch in a picnic shelter, romp with your dog in the dog park, or play a round of golf while visiting the parks.
The Loveless Cafe
Come to the Loveless Cafe with a hearty appetite for Southern-style comfort food. Since 1950, locals and visitors have stopped by the Loveless Cafe at breakfast to enjoy award-winning, made-from-scratch biscuits, country ham, and red-eye gravy. Before heading out for a busy day exploring Nashville, fuel up on the Loveless Cafe’s biscuit sampler platter with pulled pork barbecue, country ham, bacon, and sausage served with their famous biscuits.
If you stop by for dinner, be sure to have their fried chicken plate. They’ve been serving up a healthy amount of chicken made their special way since 1950. Add a side of homemade creamed corn and fried okra for the ultimate Southern meal.
Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park is high above the banks of the Cumberland River, which runs through downtown Nashville. Throughout the year, open-air venues and concerts are held at Riverfront Park. Since it’s so close to downtown, the park is easy to access. Riverfront Park was built in the early 1980s to celebrate Nashville’s history with the Cumberland River where the first settlers arrived by boat. Whether you’re enjoying a concert at the outdoor amphitheater, looking at the pieces of public art on display, or simply enjoying the beautiful scenery, Riverfront Park deserves a visit when you’re in Nashville.
We hope you enjoy visiting these historic, iconic, and beautiful spots that help make Nashville such a special place.
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