Nashville Travel Guide
Nashville has tons of great sights and activities to help you make the most of your conference experience!
Music
Nashville is world-known for its music scene! Below are just some highlights to check out during your visit.
- The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a must-see for music lovers.
- Just outside the downtown area is the famous Grand Ole Opry – get tickets for a musical act or just go for a tour.
- More than a century of legendary performances have happened at the Ryman Auditorium. Don’t miss this famous National Historic Landmark!
- There are many more musical attractions to keep you occupied during your stay.
Food
Nashville has become a culinary destination with creative new chefs coming to the city.
- It wouldn’t be a trip to Tennessee without visiting one of many barbecue restaurants.
- Grab Nashville Hot Chicken and see what heat level you can handle!
- More and more chefs are using local ingredients to make unique dishes at locally sourced Nashville restaurants.
Nightlife
- You can find live music rockin’ the stage all day every day at one of the many Honky Tonks on Honky Tonk Highway.
- Whether you are a wine lover or into unique cocktails, Nashville has got you covered for a night out.
Neighborhoods
Vintage stores, shopping, rare musical instruments, fashion designers, and more – Nashville has something for you at various districts.
- One of the most walkable neighborhoods, 12South has become a shopping destination.
- Shop ‘til you drop and find something to bring home in East Nashville.
- Visit a unique 1879 working letterpress print shop, Hatch Show Print.
- Learn more about the various Nashville neighborhoods.
Family Fun
- Nashville Zoo at Grassmere has been named the Best Regional Attraction by The Tennessean.
- Visit one of the largest and most popular presidential homes in the United States at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage: Home of the People’s President.
- Located downtown, the world-class Frist Art Museum is worth visiting.
Other Popular Sights
- Visit one of the largest state museums in the nation at the Tennessee State Museum.
- Check out a full-scale reproduction of the famous Greek temple, the Parthenon, in Centennial Park.
- Check out local craft breweries and distilleries like the famous Jack Daniel’s Distillery, Corsair Distillery, or Tennessee Brew Works.