THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Nashville - 2024 (with Photos) - Tripadvisor
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Go behind-the-scenes of Nashville’s music row at the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame. Then, head downtown for live music, good Southern food, and buzzing nightlife.

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7. Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
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The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, is one of the largest and most visited presidential homes in the United States, and recently named the #1 historic house in Tennessee. Today, The Hermitage is a 1,120-acre National Historic Landmark with over 30 historic buildings, that welcomes some 200,000 annual visitors, including 30,000 schoolchildren, from all 50 states and many foreign countries. Visit Andrew Jackson's Hermitage to witness "The Duel: The Art of the Southern Gentleman." This 30-minute visitor experience will answer questions about dueling followed by an ACTUAL demonstration by our historic re-enactors. “The Duel” takes place every Thursday through Sunday throughout the day, free with paid admission.
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8. Gaylord Opryland Garden Conservatory
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Nashville's Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center has earned an international reputation for its service and amenities but is equally well known for its nine acres of lavish indoor gardens. Boasting 50,000 tropical plants, rare international blooms and romantic Southern species, the horticultural displays at Gaylord Opryland are among the most exquisite in the world. Meticulously selected and lovingly maintained by a staff of 20 full-time interior horticulturists, the landscaping is a colorful, year-round paradise tucked inside this amazing resort. Each of the gardens is housed under one of the hotel's soaring atriums, creating a series of breathtaking horticultural wonderlands. An elaborate climate-control system keeps the temperature at 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit year round. Relative humidity stays around 55 percent most of the time. There is also an air exchange system to ensure air in the atriums does not become stale. The system exchanges air four times in a 24-hour period. The Garden Conservatory features a collection of 10,000 tropical plants, representing more than 215 species. Towering palms and banana trees rise 60 feet above the atrium floor. In all, there are 37 different families of trees represented, including ficus, banana trees, palms and a sampling of miniature orange trees. In August 1982, months before opening, a staff of 10 began landscaping the Garden Conservatory, which was at that time one of the largest facilities of its kind in a single, glass-topped room in the world. Many of the taller plants were put in place before construction was completed, in advance of installing the thousands of flowers that add color and texture to the majestic space. It took staff 3 months to install the gardens of the Garden Conservatory Atrium. A precise drip-irrigation system was developed that allows many plants to be watered slowly over the course of several hours. The soil is a special mixture of pine, peat and cypress bark solelite developed specifically for the environment. For the Cascades Atrium, dozens of Florida nurseries were visited before staff selected more than 8200 tropical ornamental plants representing 449 species. Plant varieties range from an Alexandria palm tree towering more than 40 feet high to six-foot-tall ginger bushes and jasminum vines. Sunlight levels are higher in the Cascades than in the Garden Conservatory, providing a sustainable environment for different plant varieties. Beyond the Cascades is the Delta Atrium, an amazing indoor garden with a subtropical feeling. Even though it is an indoor environment, 370 trees and palms--between 20- and 40-feet tall--share space with thousands of smaller plants. To create the appearance of the outdoors, black olive trees and West Indian mahoganies were chosen for their resemblance to oaks. Unlike oaks, they do not shed their leaves. And in true Southern tradition, Spanish moss trails from their imposing branches. Design of the Delta's gardens began two years before the Delta's opening in June 1996. Most of the plants originated in Florida. It took 32 tractor trailers to transport them to their new home in the protected environment of the Delta Atrium. The Delta is a true garden of the South with 120 sabal palms, tall lady palms, camellias, banana trees and cycads. Primary hedging plants are ever-blooming gardenia and camellias pittosporum (both green and variegated). There are 1500 plants representing 30 varieties of camellias in the Delta. Two 40-foot-tall Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolias) accent the front of the Delta Mansion. ABOUT GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., is the largest non-gaming hotel facility in the continental United States and the flagship property of Gaylord Hotels. The newly-renovated resort features nearly 3,000 guest rooms and more than 700,000 square feet of meeting, convention and exhibit space.
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  • Sue Albany
    Albany, NY116 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don't pass this by
    Went with a senior citizen group through COllette tours. Third time there.
    This is historic and a must go to if in town. Check the schedule and the performers. They do a nice job with staff helping and the video screens if you have a not so good seat (like I got). The performers make you feel at home. I'm not well versed in country music, but this was enjoyable. Easy to understand the words. Easy to sing along if you know it. Beautiful facility. Well kept. good bathrooms. GREAT gift shop!
    Review of: Grand Ole Opry
    Written March 27, 2024
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  • James J
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Taste testing
    This my 2nd time visiting this location. Grate selection of merchandise and shine to choose from. Did the taste test this time tyler was are server he was extremely helpful in any questions asked. Highly recommend doing the testing.
    Review of: Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewery
    Written April 17, 2024
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  • Romona B
    Abilene, TX8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great way to spend a few hours in Nashville
    I did the wine and tasting tour which also allowed me to tour the grounds at my leisure. Our sommelier was great - I think her name was Amanda but cannot remember for sure. The event was relaxed and informative. I was in Nashville with my husband and he was at his conference so I did the tour solo. Great alternative to just walking Broadway.
    Review of: Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
    Written April 18, 2024
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  • Michelle
    Inverness, FL82 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feel the energy and grace in the building! A music lover must do!
    If music (all kinds - just well done) is your love, this tour is for you!
    My husband and I made time to do the guided back stage tour. WOW! JT, our guide was FULL of information and definitely loves giving the tours.
    We saw the dressing rooms where all the wonderful legendary musicians prepared for their concerts.
    We learned how this building was once a tabernacle that was built by someone who previously didn’t even believe in God.
    We also learned that Nashville had a red light district and was pretty rowdy!
    Original benches and parts of the stage.
    When you go in the building you can appreciate the love, care and excitement it has had over the decades.

    Ticket included: guided tour back stage access (worth it!), self guided tour, professional photo, Johnny Cash’s bus.

    PS we attended- Ledisi R&B -concert the night before… amazing acoustics!
    Review of: Ryman Auditorium
    Written March 28, 2024
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  • MatthewandSam22
    Brick, NJ54 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Must-See
    This was a great way to spend a few hours. We did not opt to do a tour but went through on our own. So many great things to look at and listen to. It was also kept very up to date which was impressive. Close to other downtown attractions. Would highly recommend as a way to spend an afternoon.
    Review of: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
    Written April 11, 2024
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  • Travelling Andy
    Harvey, Canada204 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an experience!
    Visited Studio B – was a very informative tour but to sit in the Studio where so many famous singers sat and created #1 hits – it was indescribable. A tour guide was very animated which was very welcomed.
    Review of: RCA Studio B
    Written April 3, 2024
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  • LoveVirginia
    Washington DC, DC229 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Estate and great place to walk
    This is a beautiful estate, both the mansion and the grounds are great. We spend about an hour in the house listening to the historical interpreters and then 2 hours walking around the grounds. The garden and family cemetery is very cute and the large fields are great and have long views. You need to reserve a ticket since the mansion entrance is timed. Lots of visitors.
    Review of: Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
    Written April 15, 2024
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  • LoveVirginia
    Washington DC, DC229 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A nice place to take a walk with a view.
    The gardens are very beautiful and have a nice sound of running water falls. There are ground paths and upper level walkways. It is nice to see at night and day. There are not many places to sit in the gardens but it is a great walk.
    Review of: Gaylord Opryland Resort Gardens
    Written April 15, 2024
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  • Conner
    Nashville, TN1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good city
    Good place to visit. Be warned, the interstate system is a total joke and about 40 years out of date. The I-65/24 stretch where the two highways are together for about two miles was literally built the exact opposite way of what would have been optimal. Out-of-staters you WILL struggle to drive here (im talking to you, Florida and Kentucky people) A ton of big and small places to eat. It's a good culture mix between the modern genz/millenial and the laid back traditional tennesseean culture.
    Review of: Downtown Nashville
    Written April 12, 2024
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  • jacquelinem350
    Guelph, Canada4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don't miss!
    Amazing.....actually enjoyed it better than the Country Hall of Fame.
    A must do while in Nashville although the roads/sidewalks around it are quite busy and noisy...
    Review of: The Johnny Cash Museum
    Written April 16, 2024
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  • HollyKG1231
    Nederland, TX40 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Do NOT skip this one!
    Wow, we absolutely LOVED our visit to the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. It was like getting a behind the scenes tour of the music industry. Well thought out presentation, incredible information and SO many one of a kind items in this museum collection. We would highly recommend visiting!
    Review of: Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
    Written February 9, 2024
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  • Larsofthejungle
    Seattle, Washington23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome visit on our way out of Nashville!
    Super cool cars! Something for every member of the family. Plenty of parking. Great kids play area only 10min from the airport! Don’t forget to walk to the end of the motorcycle area and look out the window for a BIG surprise!
    Review of: Lane Motor Museum
    Written April 13, 2024
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