Nashville

The Grand Ole Opry is where it all began. Come experience a piece of Nashville music history that dates back to a simple radio broadcast in 1925. Now an entertainment phenomenon, Opry sets the stage for a mix of country greats, from new stars to superstars and legends. Among the Opry's current members are Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Jimmy Dickens, Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. The Grand Ole Opry is known worldwide as "The Show That Made Country Music Famous.”

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has been home to America's country music since 1967. It is dedicated to preserving the cultural significance of music and the achievements of those who form its membership. The Museum illustrates country music throughout two centuries with historic video clips, recorded music, dynamic exhibits, state-of-the-art designs, live performances, public programs, the Museum Store, onsite dining and fabulous public spaces. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

The Ryman Auditorium was built in 1892 and designated a National Historic Landmark! It offers the best in entertainment opportunities, from self-guided museum or guided backstage tours and CD recordings in the Ryman Recording Studio, to nighttime concerts. The famed venue was named Pollstar's “Theatre of the Year” in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, and it was also a 2-time winner of “Venue of the Year” from the Academy of Country Music!

The Tennessee Titans are one of the NFL’s newer franchises, but their history extends to back to the days of the American Football League when they were the Houston Oilers. The Titans have established themselves as a highly competitive franchise, even having made it to Super Bowl XXXIV. Their regular season runs from September until December, with the playoffs taking place in January.

Where else can you see Eddie George take the stage as Othello? The Nashville Shakespeare Festival is one of the city’s proudest attractions, holding public productions and educational workshops to educate and entertain both young and old. For a more detailed program, see website below.

The Music City Walk of Fame is located across the street from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Nashville's Music Mile is a landmark tribute to all genres of music and the individuals who have contributed to the world through song or industry collaborations. The Music City Walk of Fame celebrates music celebrities who lived, worked and played in Nashville, commemorated with sidewalk stars.

Experience Nashville from a different point of view! Get on a Segway and roll your way through the town while catching all the important sights such as the Farmers' Market, Country Music Hall of Fame and Bridgestone Arena. There are different tours to choose from like the ”Land and sea adventure”, where you will combine a downtown tour on a segway with paddle board tour down the Cumberland River! There is also the "all access music pass" where you will ride your own segway to three of Nashville’s finest music attractions.

Located on the West End and 25th Avenue North, Centennial Park is one of the finest parks in Nashville. It is also here the iconic Parthenon stands. The park is the perfect getaway on a sunny afternoon. Bring a picnic, a blanket and just enjoy a few hours away from the bustling city.

Situated in the heart of downtown, The District is a vibrant and a total fun area. Here you will find countless bars and restaurants that are all devoted to country music. In addition, there are gift shops, cafes, ice cream stores and candy stores located here too. All you need to do is to dive into the country feeling.

Located at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, this water park has attractions suited for both kids and adults. The list of experiences on offer includes indoor surfing, a rafting course and a near-vertical water tunnel ending with a looping slide, but you can also relax on the outdoor flat water pool, and enjoy the food provided by the nearby restaurants and cafes.

The Nashville Municipal Auditorium was built in 1962 to hold a diversity of events, concerts, circuses, auto shows, evangelical crusades, trade shows and touring extravaganzas! Check out the website for more details of upcoming events for your Nashville vacation.