Weekending in Nashville is fun, exciting and adventurous with all the attractions and destinations that Music City has to offer, whether the kids are young or young-at-heart. Attractions include Adventure Science Center, a children's museum exploring science and other exhibits; Nashville Shores, a 385-acre water park; Nashville Zoo at Grassmere complete with the Grassmere Historic Home and a 66,000-square-foot jungle gym; and the rest of Nashville's attractions lend greatly to an exciting vacation with your family.
Family vacation packages are available through the Nashville Convention and Visitor's Bureau and include tickets and discounts for various attractions and lodging options. The area is home to campgrounds and hotels.
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau
One Nashville Place, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite G-250
Nashville, TN 37219
800-657-6910
visitmusiccity.com
Nicknamed "Music City" and home to several live music venues such as the Grand Ole Opry and Nashville Palace, Nashville is also home to several music-themed attractions, paying homage to music as it shaped Nashville's history and culture. Attractions such as the Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B and the Music City Walk of Fame allow visitors to experience the rich history of the city.
The Country Music Hall of Fame moved to a landmark building in Nashville's downtown entertainment district in 2001 from its previous location. Originally built in 1967, the Hall of Fame's first three inductees were Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams and Fred Rose. The museum displays the bronze plaques of the inductees as well as exhibits and memorabilia. Studio B is the site where more than 35,000 songs were recorded from the likes of Elvis, The Everly Brothers, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and other celebrities. Music-themed vacation packages are available for purchase and may include tickets to an attraction or venue as well as stays in a participating hotel.
While music is a large part of the city, Music City also offers a bounty of other activities and attractions that you can fit into a weekend vacation. While visiting, stop for some shopping at one of the many specialty stores in Nashville. Find a one-of-a-kind treasure at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds Flea Market, held one weekend a month. Visit the Nashville staple Willie Nelson and Friends Museum and General Store. Stop by the year-round, open-daily Nashville Farmer's Market for fresh produce, shopping and dining experiences. The Nashville Farmer's Market is a long-standing tradition in the city, having been around since the early 1800s.
Visit one or several of the many historic homes, plantations or sites in the city. One example: The Belle Meade Plantation was once a thoroughbred farm and now gives guided tours after which you can take a self-guided tour through the eight buildings on the property.
