Nashville

The Grand Ole Opry is known worldwide as "The Show That Made Country Music Famous.” This weekly country music stage concert first took place in 1925 with a one-hour radio "barn dance" on WSM. Now, it is the longest-running radio broadcast in US history. Come experience a piece of Nashville music history with a mix of country greats, from new stars to superstars and legends. Among the Opry's current members are Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Jimmy Dickens, Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.

Savannah's Candy Kitchen serves up traditional freshly-made candies, ice cream, gelato and treats created daily! Fresh pralines are scooped onto a thick marble slap to cool before being given as yummy samples. Salt water taffy is made on an authentic old-fashioned taffy machine. Hand-dipped caramel and chocolate apples, chocolate and caramel gophers, nostalgic candies and the most scrumptious chocolates around town will keep you saying “more please!”

Situated in the heart of downtown, The District is a vibrant and a total fun area. Here you will find countless bars and restaurants that are all devoted to country music. In addition, there are long-standing stores selling western wear or vintage vinyl, cafes, ice cream and candy stores located here too. All you need to do is to dive into the country feeling. The District is home to the Johnny Cash Museum and the Patsy Cline Museum. The stretch of Broadway from the Ryman Auditorium to the riverfront is known as the Honky Tonk Highway, where the honky tonks stay open until 3 am every night and don't charge cover for their live music.

The Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville, Tennessee honors the life and music of the country superstar often referred to as the Man in Black. Definitely worth a visit for Johnny Cash fans and music fans in general. The historic building contains the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts. The museum's owner and curator Bill Miller employs his personal friendship he once held with Johnny Cash to bring a personal touch to the collection. Special pieces like handwritten lyric sheets, marriage licenses, clothing, records, instruments, and stage props directly tied to the artist’s life can all be found here. Be sure to recharge your batteries at the coffee shop inside the museum. The menu features artisanal coffee, breakfast, and lunch. Food is served 9am–4pm.

Belle Meade is a mansion and surrounding grounds dating to the 1840s, with a winery, museum, event spaces, an onsite restaurant and some of the most beautiful grounds in Nashville. It's located just 11 km west of downtown. The estate became famous for raising the nation's finest thoroughbred race horses. Through its history, Belle Meade hosted celebrities, presidents, generals, and a wealth of revered turfmen. These days, you can take a mansion tour, explore the arboretum and the grounds on a Segway, and end your visit with a wine tasting The Journey to Jubilee Tour invites discussion and explores the stories of the enslaved African-Americans who were brought to, and born at, Belle Meade from 1807 through the years following Emancipation.

The Ryman Auditorium was built in 1892 and designated a National Historic Landmark! It is best known for hosting the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. These days, it offers the best in entertainment opportunities, from self-guided museum or guided backstage tours and CD recordings in the Ryman Recording Studio, to live concerts. Be sure to check out their star-filled event calendar before your visit to Nashville.

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.