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Nashville may be best known as the home of country music, but this dynamic city contains multitudes of great things to do. Catch up-and-coming talent on intimate stages. Tour the Grand Ole Opry. Dine at some of the South’s best restaurants. Explore the city's history, join the crowds listening to music in the streets and bars or hike through gorgeous wetlands bursting with wildlife.
Here’s our guide to the best things to do in Nashville.
The Ryman Auditorium is Nashville’s premier music venue – this historic stage was the original home of the Grand Ole' Opry and where superstars like Dolly Parton, Hank Williams and Johnny Cash jump-started their careers. Today it continues to welcome an impressive roster of country royalty, indie artists and internationally renowned speakers to its hallowed halls.
Nashville may be known for its country scene, but Music City rocks hard. If you’re more into electric guitars than banjos, head to the Basement East. This local venue survived an encounter with a 2020 tornado and continues to churn out high-energy shows ranging from national touring acts to local cover bands. And if you’re lucky, one of Nashville’s rock elite just may make a surprise guest appearance.
This former industrial area is experiencing a major boom, but luckily it’s managed to hold on to some of the quirkiness that originally made it a haven for Nashville’s local art scene.
Edgy galleries like Zeitgeist and the Packing Plant commingle with unique bars – Diskin Cider, Flamingo Cocktail Club and Never Never, to name a few – and a growing number of delicious restaurants. Stop by on the first Saturday of every month for the neighborhood’s buzzy art crawl.
Detour: Just because Nashville loves its down-home cooking doesn’t mean it doesn’t appreciate inventive high-end food, and the kitchen at Bastion delivers one of the best chef-curated tasting menus in the city.
Nashville’s newly minted Major League Soccer team has shown that this southern city embraces all versions of football. Locals show up en masse to cheer on the Coyotes at the sparkling new Geodis Park; come decked out in team colors and revel in a spirited night of soccer alongside a raucous crowd.
Black music has been – and continues to be – the driving force behind the American music scene at large, and this expertly curated museum takes you through the history of these contributions, from jazz and blues to today’s rock and hip-hop scenes. Expect a hands-on approach – you can record yourself singing with a gospel choir, compose your own blues ballad or even participate in a virtual dance battle.
Nashville is a river city crisscrossed by large water thoroughfares and a circulatory system of smaller rivers and creeks. You can
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After pausing the acceptance of host signups for new experiences for around a year-and-a half, Airbnb has deleted subpar experience listings, and re-opened the application process.
A great flight deal is as easy as a click away. Allegiant Airlines recently published dozens of last minute flight deals with fares under $50 to popular destinations including Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, and more. The flights have availability throughout September and October, which can be helpful for passengers making last-minute bookings, which can often be very expensive as the flight’s departure date becomes closer. The deals are posted on Allegiant’s website, and listed as limited quantities. For example, travelers can fly from Knoxville to Punta Gorda / Ft. Myers for only $33 one-way, or from Las Vegas to Provo, Utah for $38 one-way. All of the last-minute fares are in Allegiant's «Basic» category of service, which only includes one personal item. Travelers can add on checked bag, or carry-on bag for additional fees. Travel + Leisure spotted additional one-way flights including:
Riu Plaza has announced the grand opening of The Rooftop, an exclusive venue situated atop the brand-new Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel.
Visitors are drawn by the diversity of [attractions] that we are offering.” – Michelle Fridman, state of Yucatan tourism ministry. (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Yucatan State Tourism Ministry)
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