Nashville
It's easy to get turned around in this sprawling antique mall, home to 160 spaces and consistently named Nashville's best antique store. From china and jewelry to mid-century modern furnishings and vintage clothing, admiring the collection is just as fun as finding the perfect item to add to your own hoard.
A second building, Gas Lamp Too (128 Powell Pl), is just around the corner.
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
3.69 MILES
This monumental museum, reflecting the near-biblical importance of country music to Nashville's soul, is a must-see whether you're a country music fan or…
3.43 MILES
One of Music Row's most historic studios, this is where Elvis, the Everly Brothers and Dolly Parton all recorded numerous hits. The latter did a little…
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
6.33 MILES
Cheekwood is a botanical garden with an arty inclination, just southwest of downtown Nashville. The numerous gardens combine themes (Japanese, water,…
12.76 MILES
A beautiful day trip or extended road trip from Nashville, the Natchez Trace Parkway runs for 444 miles through three states until reaching its eponymous…
National Museum of African American Music
3.86 MILES
The National Museum of African American Music tells the story of the impact that African American culture has had on music around the world, from gospel to…
8.08 MILES
This unassuming modern brick building seats 4400 for the Grand Ole Opry multiple times per week. Daytime backstage guided tours are offered every 15…
15.09 MILES
For a photogenic view of this graceful double-arch bridge, pull into the Birdsong Hollow overlook, about 4 miles south of the northern terminus of the…
3.94 MILES
This 6.5-acre park hugs the Cumberland River's eastern bank across from downtown. For kids, there's a climbing wall and an innovative washboard play area…
1.66 MILES
Sevier's playground, picnic tables and lots of greenery provide some respite from the busy 12South streets. The highlight of the park is the Sunnyside…
2. I Believe in Nashville Mural
1.82 MILES
This red, white and blue mural, fashioned after the Tennessee flag, exudes Nashville pride. Painted by Adrien Saporiti in 2012, it's a popular backdrop…
2.09 MILES
Mammals chill out along the grassy Savannah Loop and the bamboo-filled Jungle Loop, and amphibians get their own special house. We're partial to the…
4. Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum
2.17 MILES
Tours of this historic house, which dates from 1799, tell the story of John Overton, a Tennessee attorney, judge and businessman who also founded Memphis…
2.64 MILES
The story of Belmont Mansion is the story of Adelicia Acklen, a Nashville socialite turned savvy businesswoman. One maneuver of note? Asking her second…
2.74 MILES
In 1862 Union forces captured Nashville, an important transportation hub linking rivers, turnpikes and railroads, and built this fort using a conscripted…
2.87 MILES
The centerpiece of this museum is the 75ft-high Adventure Tower, a multi-floor pyramid loaded with interactive features covering music, health and energy…
8. Cohen Memorial Hall Gallery
3.15 MILES
Located on Vanderbilt's freshman Peabody College campus, the gallery showcases an array of rotating seasonal exhibitions.