Nashville Weekend Escapes: Top Spots to Explore
Experience the best of Nashville with a perfect weekend getaway in Music City, featuring must-visit attractions and hidden gems. Whether you're into live music, historic sites, or culinary delights, these handpicked locations ensure an unforgettable weekend adventure.
I Believe in Nashville is a series of painted murals started in 2012 by the artist Adrien Saporiti, a Nashville native. The mural, which started in one location, has since been replicated on several walls throughout the city of Nashville.
When you walk into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, a stop on the Tennessee Music Pathways, you start on a rich musical journey through interactive exhibits that house 2 million artefacts, including 500 musical instruments, more than 1,900 items of stage wear, accessories, personal clothing, microphones and automobiles, and more than 40,000 clips from film, video and other digital formats from the 1920s to today.
Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory may be stuff of fiction, but Goo Goo Chocolate Co.’s new experiential space in Nashville, Tennessee, comes pretty close. Here, you can taste test all of the delectable treats on offer at the varying confectionary stations, and even design your own chocolate bar with your choice of ingredients.
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A stretch of bars known for their atmosphere and music, Lower Broadway is where you’ll find Nashville’s most famous live music bars like Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Legends Corner and Robert’s Western World. There’s never a cover charge and the music is always live, solidifying Nashville as “Music City.” Spend a day and night – places are open from 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. – soaking it in and letting the music lead you to your next destination.
Ranked the No. 1 music museum in the world by Forbes, Conde Nast and National Geographic Traveler, the Johnny Cash Museum holds the largest and most comprehensive collection of Cash artefacts and memorabilia in the world. Have an in-depth look into the life and career of the Man in Black through audio and visual displays, rare artefacts and stories. A museum gift store, coffee shop and café next door round out the experience.
Indulge in your love of fried chicken at Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack. This Nashville go-to is known for pioneering and popularizing the hot chicken trend, inspiring other restaurants to follow suit since 1945. Get a taste of the original and golden standard of Southern fried chicken at this iconic Tennessee eatery.
Visit Belmont Mansion in Nashville to explore the history of the American South. This antebellum estate is set in extensive gardens and provides insights into the luxurious lives of the 19th-century upper class. Tour the elaborately decorated rooms, complete with authentic period furniture, and discover the mansion's contributions to women's education. Learn about its connections to the Civil War and other historical highlights. Belmont Mansion's impressive architecture and picturesque setting make it a great destination for anyone interested in Southern history and culture. Make sure to check it out for a unique glimpse into the past.
The Gulch in Nashville, Tennessee, is a vibrant, urban neighborhood known for its trendy restaurants, boutique shopping and upscale high-rise living. Once an industrial area, it's now a hotspot for locals and tourists, offering a lively mix of modern dining, art galleries and live music venues.