It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Nashville, Tennessee, with us.
Built in the mid-19th century, Belmont Mansion, the largest house in Tennessee built before the Civil War, invites visitors to explore its rooms and halls. Now a museum, the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and can be accessed with the purchase of tickets. © Carol R Montoya | Dreamstime.com
Located on Broadway, one of the city’s most famous streets for music and nightlife, you’ll find Robert’s Western World. This bar hosts live country bands accompanied by cold beer and fried bologna sandwiches. © Rolf52 | Dreamstime.com
Nashville boasts several gardens, including Cheekwood Botanical Gardens, Garden Conservatory at Gaylord Opryland and Sunken Garden. At Cheekwood, visitors can explore the 1930s estate, art museum and beautiful gardens. © Kenn Stilger | Dreamstime.com
Take a paddleboat cruise down Cumberland River to see the city from a new perspective. Operators like General Jackson Showboat welcome passengers with a fun trip down the river, with boats featuring dining rooms and theaters for musical performances. © Jonathan Ross | Dreamstime.com
Broadway is considered one of the liveliest spots in Nashville. Complete with live country music outlets, honky tonks, restaurants, retail shops and even hotels, this thoroughfare never sleeps. © Sean Pavone | Dreamstime.com
You can’t eat your way through the city without trying Nashville Hot Chicken, a type of fried chicken that has become a local specialty in Nashville. As the name suggests, this is a spicy one, with cayenne pepper one of the main stars of the dish, so come prepared! © Joshua Resnick | Dreamstime.com
Country music fans must visit Country Music Hall of Fame. Here, visitors can explore the world’s most extensive musical collections, with exhibitions covering singers like Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and Waylon Jennings. © Brenda Kean | Dreamstime.com
Ever seen those large-scale pedal taverns strolling down the street? Nashville is no stranger to this fun experience, with Nashville Pedal Tavern offering the perfect mix of travel and drink, allowing passengers to tour the city in a unique way. © Calvin L. Leake | Dreamstime.com
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