Nashville

Nashville boasts the world’s only full-scale reproduction of the famous Greek temple! The Parthenon stands in Centennial Park and features the city’s art museum and Athena Parthenos — the tallest indoor sculpture in the Western world at 42-feet. The Parthenon has continued to host changing art exhibits since the 1930s, preserving the legacy of the ancient Greeks and their impact on American civilization.

The Union Station was completed in 1900 and functioned as a passenger terminal until 1979. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the landmark building experienced years of neglect until it was converted into an opulent hotel, detailed with wrought iron and Italian marble. Its lobby features a barrel-vaulted, 20-meter-high ceiling enclosed by stained glass. The station looks spectacular from the outside. If you're not staying at the hotel, you can still enjoy the interior while having drinks or dinner at Ergo restaurant, located inside this historic landmark. Check the hotel's facebook page for upcoming events like bartending competitions and live music nights.

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. Star-studded pavement honoring Nashville music legends alongside the Nashville Music Garden. You can see the stars in Walk of Fame Park on Demonbreun Street between Third and Fourth Avenues located at the base of the Music Mile in downtown Nashville. The stars lie in the Walk across the street from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, between the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Bridgestone Arena.

President Andrew Jackson's Hermitage first opened to the public in 1889. It has since welcomed over 15 million guests! Located only minutes from downtown Nashville, the National Historic Site comprises 1120-acres of legendary grounds and pure history. Explore Hermitage Mansion, the first Hermitage, gardens, museum, enslaved memorials and so much more. There is also the Hermitage by wagon and intimate evening tours seasonally.