Learn about Music City Nashville's history, visit an 1800's print shop, cruise on a riverboat, and see the Parthenon without ever leaving the South — and at great prices to boot.
When the "100-year-flood" of the Cumberland River hit Nashville during the rains of May 2010, the roiling waters took down the The Opryland Hotel, the Grand Ol' Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame and many other musical venues — costing the city hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue from business and leisure travelers. Fortunately, Nashville, Tennessee still holds the distinct honor of being the "Home of American Music" thanks to the perserverence of its residents who worked tirelessly to restore it. Despite extensive damage to many hotels, funky clubs and concert halls, the city is back, better than ever.
Budding songwriters can be heard performing rock, folk, blues, and country year-round at the acclaimed Bluebird Cafe (4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215; 615/383-1461), where it's not unusual to see music's finest and most famous sitting front and center. But it's not just music and rowdy honky tonks like Tootsie's (422 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203; 615/726-0463) in Tennessee's thriving capital, it's also home to the historical farm of President Andrew Jackson, the world's only hall of fame for behind the scenes musicians, and Vanderbilt University. Stroll through downtown to take in some local flavor over dinner and live music at Sambuca's (601 12th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203; 615/248-2888,) in the developing urban area known as the Gulch. While the South is known for hot, humid summers, Nashville is frequently greeted with a refreshing breeze off the Cumberland River and shade from its tree-lined streets.
Many local hotels are scattered throughout the city with proximity to Vanderbilt, west end, and music row; but for convenience to downtown Nashville and within walking distance to many of the attractions listed below, consider the world's largest Holiday Inn Express (920 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203; 888-HOLIDAY, 615/244-0150) located just across the street from the Frist Center of Visual Arts. You can take advantage of special citywide savings and discounts by purchasing Nashville's Total Access Attractions Pass for entry to 16 venues, many reviewed here. For more information on attractions, lodging, and dining in Nashville, please contact Visit Music City (800/657-6910 ), the city's Convention & Visitor's Bureau.
Great Fun for the Kids
(Toddler to Age 8)
A Cowboy Town
3665 Knight Drive
Whites Creek, TN 37189
615/876-1029
A Cowboy Town caters to the cowboy and cowgirl in all of us, taking visitors back in time for old-fashioned entertainment and fun. Explore 116-acres of valley at Ramblin' Breeze just 10 minutes from downtown Nashville for Wild West Gunfights, horseback riding, live cowboy music, canoeing, hiking, live music, camping, picnics, fishing, bonfires, hayrides, cookouts and more.
Adventure Science Center
Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37203-4899
615/862-5160
Adventure Science Center brings the universe to your fingertips with hands-on, interactive exhibits. Test your knowledge with space exploration tools, a two-story high astronaut training and technology simulation, walk through the solar system, and learn about the planets. The BlueMax flight exhibit allows two people take flight and control flips, loops, spins, and dives for a unique flying experience. Explore Adventure Tower and lift a car right off the ground or scale a human epidermis wall of skin.
Nashville Zoo At Grassmere
3777 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
615/833-1534
Daily animal shows and keeper talks help kids learn about the of animals – a variety of frogs and toads, leopard, cougar, porcupine, lemur, Piranha, red panda and many more creatures scaly, fury, and feathered that call this zoo their home. Opening in 2013, a new exhibit "Kangaroo Kickabout" will feature animals from down under. There is also a fun jungle gym, carousel and train ride to round out your kid's visit.
Fun for Older Children
(Up to age 18)
Cooter's Place
2613 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
615/872-8358
Visit an authentic Dukes of Hazzard Museum and theme store operated by Ben "Cooter" Jones himself. Explore photos, props, memorabilia, the General Lee, and even meet original members from the cast. Learn about Cooter's time on the infamous show, his tenure in the United States Congress, and his life now. You can also purchase DVD's, books, shirts, hats, and posters at the General Store.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Fifth Avenue South
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
615/416-2001
See a complete history of country music's finest performers in this vast collection of memorabilia, videos, costumes, and even cars. Everything has been spiffed up since the flood, and the influx of musicians who did charity concerts to raise funds for the restoration work have added a fresh glitter of celebrity to the place, Catch a glimpse of Elvis' infamous gold Cadillac, a history of Hank Williams and his offspring of performers, clips from Hee-Haw, and awards. The museum also houses an educational series to engage students, teachers, families, and the public. The programs explore music, art, songwriting, and stories told in the museum's exhibitions. Due to open in May of 2013 is the CMHoF's expanded facilities which will include the Music City Center (new home of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame), and an Omni Hotel.
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
919 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
615/244-3340
The Frist Center features a collection of exhibits and hands-on learning opportunities for children. And with free admission for kids 18-years-old and under, the Frist caters to families on a budget and was voted #1 Kids Art Center and #1 Museum by Nashville Parent Magazine. Stop by the museum's Art Quest station for over 30 interactive exhibits including collage making, painting, sketching, and building. Young guests can also learn about photography, architecture, and the essentials of art, including depth, color, light, and perspective.
Hatch Show Print
222 Fifth Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
615/416-2001
This world famous print shop has been creating posters for the country music business and beyond since the 1800's. Conveniently located on Broadway in between lively honky tonks and around the corner from Ryman Theater, the shop lets visitors brows prints and posters for purchase and watch new designs being created on old-fashioned presses. You'll see a collection of prints from Duke Ellington to Leon Redbone hanging on their walls. Keep an eye out for the Hatch Show cats lingering near the register and soliciting affection from visitors.
The Musicians Hall of Fame at Nashville Municipal Auditorium
615/244-3263
Currently closed, this museum will re-open downtown at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium at 417 4th Ave NW. Check their site for updates. Aspiring musicians head to The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, the only museum in the world that recognizes and honors the musicians behind some of the greatest recordings in music. After a short video learning about the history of Nashville's historical musical roots, see Jimi Hendrix's guitar, photos from Garth Brooks recordings, and learn about session drummer Hal Blaine who played with Elvis, Frank Sinatra, and The Beach Boys. Photos, memorabilia, and gold records are also on display to educate visitors about the greatest songs in history from musicians from Hank Williams to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. While the museum has plenty of country roots, it also showcases Nashville's involvement with Ray Charles, Paul McCartney, No Doubt, John Mayer, Gladys Knight, and Sheryl Crow among many others.
Nashville Shores
4001 Bell Road
Hermitage, TN 37076
615/889-7050
Spend a hot summer day cooling off at Nashville Shores, a fun local waterpark. Attractions, rides, and slides include Music City Racers, Wacky Pond, Tennessee Twisters, Suntan Lagoon, and The Hippo. Or you can take the family out for a day on J. Percy Priest Lake for water skiing, kayaking, and boat rides. Note that these attractions are open only from late spring to early fall, with extended hours during summer.
The Parthenon
Centennial Park
2500 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
615/862-8431
Visit a life-sized replica of the historical Parthenon in the center of Nashville's Centennial Park. Built in 1897 for Nashville's Centennial Exposition; the building also serves as Nashville's Art Museum boasting Greek artifacts and paintings on display. You'll also see a permanent collection of paintings by 19th and 20th century American artists, as well as information on the Centennial Exposition. Upstairs, guests are treated to a re-creation of the 42-foot statue of Athena. At the time Athena was built, she was the largest statue sculpted by a female and serves as a monument to classical art.
Fun for the Whole Family
Belle Meade Plantation
5025 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
800-270-3991; 615/356-0501
Nestled on 30-acres just 6-miles west of Nashville, this Greek revival home was built in 1853 and housed five generations of the original owners of the Belle Meade Farm. The farm once encompassed 5,400-acres and was a breeding ground for thoroughbred and championship racehorses. Recent Kentucky derby winners including Funny Cide and Barbarro can trace their bloodlines back to the stock at Belle Meade. Tours are offered of the mansion to learn about the original home's Harding-Jackson family, the slaves that worked the farm, the Civil War, and daily life in the 19th century.
Belmont Mansion
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212
615/460-5459
An Italian-style villa built during 1849 under the supervision of Adelicia and Joseph Acklen, the mansion housed 36 rooms and 19,000 square feet with an art gallery, conservatories, lavish gardens, aviary, lake and even a zoo. Adelicia frequently traveled to Europe where she began collecting art, including five major marble statues from Rome, which remain on display in the mansion today. Tours, lunches, dinners, and free twilight festivals are now open to the public. Kids can attend scavenger hunts, archaeological digs, Victorian-period art activities, music, and watch authentic Barbershop quartet singers and live performances by Shakespearean actors and puppeteers. A petting zoo with owls, sloth, creepy crawlers and more are also on display.
Cheekwood
1200 Forrest Park Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
615/356-8000
What does the South, coffee and lush flowers all have in common? How about a 55-acre historic estate and botanical garden built by the heirs to the Maxwell House Coffee Fortune in 1932? Recently named one of the "Top Five Must-See Southern Gardens" by Southern Living, the grounds also house a Museum of Art inside this Georgian-style mansion. The estate also features the original Cheek gardens, pools, fountains, statuary, boxwood plantings and views of the Tennessee hills.
General Jackson Showboat
2812 Opryland Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
866/567-JACK; 615/458-3900
Climb aboard a 300 foot paddlewheel riverboat for a cruise around Cumberland River complete with live entertainment in a two-story Victorian Theater in the center of the boat. Named General Jackson after the first steamboat to operate on the Cumberland River in 1817, the modern version was christened in 1985. Midday cruises from mid-March through early November feature Peking acrobatic entertainment and lunch. Evening dinner cruises and holiday tours are also available with live music.
The Grand Ole Opry
2804 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
615/871-OPRY
A visit to Nashville is not complete without a visit to the newest theater for the Grand Ole Opry, home to the longest running radio broadcast in the world. Take a behind the scenes tour or purchase tickets for a performance by Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson and more. A 6-foot circle of well-worn oak rests in the middle of the stage, cut right from the stage of the Opry's former home, the Ryman Auditorium. This historical spot allows visitors and performers to stand on the exact spot where country's legends once stood and entertained.
The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson
4580 Rachel's Lane
Nashville, TN 37076
615/889-2941
Explore the home of our nation's seventh President and learn about his family, life on the 1837 farm, cabins, and explore the exhibit gallery. Seasonal tours are lead by guides in period costumes and explore the grounds formal gardens, slave quarters, mansion, and original log cabin. Families can also learn about the daily life and struggles of enslaved African Americans on the Hermitage's 1,100-acre plantation that once housed 150 slaves who worked the farm, cared for livestock, baled cotton, and grew its gardens.
Opry Mills
433 Opry Mills Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
615/514-1000
Located within walking distance of the Grand Ole Opry and Gaylord Resort, the Opry Mills mall offers a 20 screen movie theater, restaurants, and dozens of retailers including fashion, jewelry, accessories, and more. The specialty Aquarium Restaurant offers a unique underwater dining experience where you can dine among marine life. Plan your visit around a boat ride at the neighboring Opryland Resort or performance at The Grand Ole Opry.
Gaylord Opryland
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
866/972-6779
The Gaylord Opryland Resort, the flagship of the Gaylord Hotels, is unlike any other, and it's actually the largest non-casino hotel in the country with 2,882 rooms and suites. The property reopened in November 2010, after a $200 million restoration to repair flood damage and refresh its public spaces, sprucing up the luxury rooms, lush indoor gardens, atrium with water facilities, nightclub, fine dining, spa and shopping venues. Anyone can stop by the resort to explore the grounds and dine. Families looking to spend the night can inquire about special packages for savings at the nearby Grand Ole Opry or Opry Mills Mall.
Ryman Auditorium
116 Fifth Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37219
615/889-3060
The "Home of American Music", The Grand Ole Opry started as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 and paved the way for a modern phenomenon. While the Ryman Theater wasn't the first home to the Grand Ole Opry broadcast, it is arguably its most memorable and historical venue. From June 5, 1943 to March 15, 1974, the Ryman featured musical and comedic acts from legendary performers Minnie Pearl, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and many others. Today, the Ryman (newly refurbished after flood damage) offers tours, photos, and country memorabilia and also showcases rock, gospel, jazz, classical, bluegrass, alternative, and musical theater.
Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum
636 Farrell Parkway
Nashville, TN 37220
615/832-8197
This historic house and museum, the oldest in the area, presents the public with collections and grounds that represent Native American through Civil War life in Middle Tennessee. Judge John Overton, one of the state's first Supreme Court Justices and founder of Memphis, occupied the house from 1789 to 1833. Special tours include The Last Campaign, a look at the Battle of Nashville where Travellers Rest served as the headquarters for Confederate general John Bell Hood.
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Thanks for writing. I hear you and respect your view point. I guess it's all in the attitude and approach. Just concerned that the spas may promote a self-centered attitude, but you don't think so and that's cool.
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I love holidays and weekend breaks. Recently we stay at an authentic Castle in France.
It would be good to have more chains like Premier Inn, especially in Europe
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Give Kids the world
Dreams for some, Nightmears for others
Everyone that visits Give Kids the World comes out very please, that's because of the great treatment and better yet for its facilities, well thats what people see from the outside what goes on inside is a different story. The worse this that could ever happend to any one trying to provide for their home, I am a ex-employee and I want the world to know while you may see all of us with a smile in our face, thats not what we truly feel. In this company there is what's called competition for power, also hatred between employees and most of all ethnic racism there is no such thing as employee relationship due to the bad administration that depends on what people can say there for approving of those they like and getting rid of those that they don't that many not occure with all hispanics only with those thats are not liked.The sad part about all of this is that every conversation White American has with their Group is no simpler then how they are going to get rid of the next guy without even investigate anything about that person as has happend in the past few months all put together but a group whos leader is Richard Bortula (profecional racist) and has use people like Jhon Bushko to put together stories about all the hispanic which get carried out to the person in charge of executing their employees no matter how profecional or respectful they are whith out any respect the person I am talking about is Neal McCord Acompanied by the person in charge of human resorces Taberi Scott(another racist). She is in charge of dismising inocent hispanic for no operant reason yet the other American who have been know for several offences and untocheble for these two people. The last thing is when Richard Bortula uses two other latins to accuse another latin of racism that leading to his dissmisal and not giving him any explanation not even the benefit of the doubt. Ladies and Gentelments unfortunately this is an institute were the main goal is to provide well being and happy relationships but all of this happenings is due to the administration once again. All I have to say is, what kind of dreams is a kiss going to have when his or her dad cant buy them a chritsmas present, This is not a dream this is a Nightmear.
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I don't get why Brian Head is up there – it does have a lovely ski school for kids but it can't even come close to the other areas you mention or many other western US resorts for a family experience. It's really a day trip for people who live in Las Vegas!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful story. You make some great points and I hope to have the experience you did one day.
I especially like that you wish that kind of eye-opening experience for the people you care about too.
Can anyone tell me where I can buy golden russet apples.
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I did my essay on Honduras too! How refreshing 🙂
Vanessa, great article! Another great source of both domestic and international vacation condos/resorts/villas/homes is http://www.VacationValuesClub.com With over 2 Million weeks in 200 countries, there are a lot of choices at prices that are really affordable- especially for a family. Check it out
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We get many questions from parents about their kids traveling within the US, over state lines, with guardians other than their parents.
It is illegal to cross U.S. state lines with a minor without custodial parents' consent, and the age of "minors" varies across the states. However, the families within this travel community have never complained about having a problem when inviting friends of their children along on a trip, for example, so we have little experience with this issue.
Therefore, this article is for travel outside the United States, where there are clear international laws in place to prevent international child abduction.
Within the US, temporary guardians should use the same permission to travel letter as well as medical treatment authorization letter noted at the end of the article, when possible.
Keep in mind that these laws are in place to allow authorities to investigate a traveling party if they notice suspicious activity (such as children who resist going with adults). Of course, the majority of travelers will never be stopped and questioned. For most of you, if the birth parents are easily available by phone, then making a daytrip should not be a problem.
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What a great article! We went to Tulum a few years back, before we had kids, and loved staying in the $15 cabanas on the beach but always wondered how to go back with the little ones … you have given us an option!
I would like to know if a permission letter from my son and Daughter inlaw and my grand Daughters birth certificate is enough to take my 10 yr old grand daughter
on a day trip in to the U.S.A
I agree that these ski trips are expensive, and although I enjoy going with the family I don't ski, and have no urge to learn at my age. I love going with the family however, but spend all my time at the spa and the lounge in front of the fire.
In this article the author comes across as the typical 'progressive' who feels apologetic about their country.
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Hi, a tutu is what we would call a taxi in Anerica. They get you from one place to another and they are mad so different. They don’t have doors on them, they can fit about 3-4 people in them. They don’t have a steering wheel what the driver drive with is made like a motorcyle steering wheel. They are so fun and amazing… If you would visit the website at the bottom of my article you will get a chance to see one… Thanks for your interest in my article…
We are off to the Whitsundays with our two girls for ten days and the article sounds great. We're provisioning ourselves though, as we save alot of money each time we sail from Shute Harbour. We've also practised man-overboard procedure in our pool and have increased the frequency of our girls swimming lessons and have stinger suits.
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Nice article. I have traveled Ireland many times and loved staying in Self Catering vacation rentals. It's like having a home form home and provides lots of space for the kids.
"parents …will find that the special infant fare is currently offered on all major domestic airlines;" Not all of them. "Delta does not offer discounted infant and child fares for travel within the domestic U.S." according to their website.
Made my mouth water. A great piece. Can't wait to return to discover the places you did and we didn't.
Great piece! Very insightful!
what a fascinating article
it certainly makes the cove palace come to life
seems like a great place to go
alison you brought it to life
We did a similar trip when our daughter was 6 at Club Med. However, that was much more costly and with fewer options.
This sounds great.
I loved reading your article. Our family tends to vacation your USUAL way (that is, no big all- inclusive resort package) yet reading your piece I realized how much our teenage kids would enjoy that type of experience- whoa! A teenage LOUNGE? Cool!! So if indeed such a holiday can be had as you say at an economic price- why not? Who knows, maybe next time we might just head down to Mexico ourselves- the easy way!
PS: We are interested in Eastern Europe and are considering a family holiday in Serbia or Croatia- Any suggestions? Maybe there are some good family deals over there?
Indy is a great place to visit … so many things to do, yet very walkable and convenient. And affordable.
"Chinggis" Tourist Camp is located in the Southern Part of Terelj National Park ( GPS: N47°49.893', E107° 31.339') in the beautiful natural Tuul river Nomad's Sacred Valley of streams, pine trees with mountains and steppes in the background , just 55km (25miles) from Ulaanbaatar city."Chinggis" Tourist Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia", by the author Michael Kohn and Mongolian Tourism Board. "Chinggis" Tourist Camp, was inaugurated in July 2002 in memory of "Chinggis" Khaan's 840th Birthday Celebration!.This lovely traditional tourist camp owned by Samar Magic Tours LLC, lies on the bank of "Tuul" river between 107°31'29" Longitude and 47°49'32'' Latitude. The average altitude is 1446m (4338 feet) above sea level. "
-A 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Chinggis" Khaan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Camp.
-Around 15km (~7.5miles) Southeast of the "Chinggis" Tourist Camp is an 8th-century Turkic Stele of Tonyukuk.
Hi Shamita,
What’s a tutu… it sounds pretty funny.
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Whew!*sigh of relief* Fathers are really amazing, they can comfort you whenever possible. This post made me realize that diffrent people has diffrent cultures, it just that, sometimes, we need to trust others, as one saying goes “If you’ll never learn to trust, how can you find the good guys?” 😉
Life’s really like that, sometimes, learnings come from unexpected places. Good for you atleast that experience made you a better person.:)
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The author mentions 2 highly regarded companies, Nabila Tours and Sonesta, an American hotel chain that has boats on the Nile. Both companies have links in the story, and both can help with land arrangements as well.
Another author traveled with Oberoi Tours, an Indian hotel chain with Nile boats, and loved her trip. You can read about it on http://www.travelBIGO.com.
For more help, please fill out a Custom Trip Plan request form at this link: http://www.travelbigo.com/trip_plans/new and we'd be glad to help you.
Wish all the family have a nice time in China.
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RoomSaver's website says that they are available in all of the lower 48 states, so they are no longer limited to 33. I love using them myself, both for the discounts as well as the free maps! I even follow them on Facebook and Twitter!
Who can you recommend to book us an organized tour for a family of three. Travel would be between December 21, 2009 and January 1, 2010.
This is such a good story and you make a really good point about how people — often more than places — make up the travel experience. I hope I sit next to you on a plane some day.
hello, i would like to spend ma holidays in engaging in that forum, so i need an invitation letter. Hope to hear from u.
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I'm goin to travel to another state to see my family, and my cousin wants me to take her 6month baby boy so the family can meet him. What kind of form would I need in order for me to travel with my cousin's baby?
Please e-mail me and I woild appreciate your help.
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Please send me a copy of letter of concent so that I may use it to travel with my children Thank you