Things to Do in Nashville
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Nashville, USA — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Broadway (honky-tonk bars + Country Music Hall of Fame)
Nashville's iconic 5-block downtown strip with live country music in every bar (free cover). Free walking + tipping bands. Lower Broadway is the move.
Country Music Hall of Fame
Premier country music museum. USD 32. 2-3 hours. Pairs with Johnny Cash Museum (USD 25) + Patsy Cline Museum (USD 20) nearby.
Grand Ole Opry House + Opryland Hotel
World's most-famous country music venue. Backstage tours USD 35. The Opryland Hotel next door is iconic (free to walk through).
The Gulch + 12 South + East Nashville
Hip Nashville neighbourhoods. Free walking. The Gulch for cocktails + 12 South for craft retail + East Nashville for craft beer.
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Things to do in Nashville
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Tours, tickets & day trips
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Hot chicken (Nashville invention) at Hattie B's Hot Chicken (the original) or Prince's. BBQ at Edley's. Biscuits + gravy at Biscuit Love. Beverages: Yazoo + Tennessee whiskey (George Dickel).
Local tip
BNA is 13km from downtown — WeGo route 18 (USD 2, 40 min) or Uber (USD 30-50). For 4+ hour layovers: Uber + Broadway honky-tonk crawl + hot chicken + Country Music Hall of Fame is iconic.
Where to stay
Hotels across Nashville — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.