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8-Day Nashville Adventure: Exploring Music, History, and Culture

Lisa Jayne 365

Lisa Jayne 365

10 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Nashville, Tennessee, where you'll discover the city's rich music heritage, historic sites, and vibrant culture. From iconic landmarks like the Ryman Auditorium to hidden gems like the Belmont Mansion, this itinerary is packed with exciting experiences that will leave you captivated.

Trip to Nashville

Day 1
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$188

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$ 12

Belmont Mansion
This stately mansion built in 1853 for a cotton heiress now operates as a historic house museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$125
12 - 15 min

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Corsair Distillery & Taproom
Laid-back brewpub offering drafts of U.S. & German craft beers & tours of the microdistillery.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$63
Day 2
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$125

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$ 12

Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
Greek Revival-style plantation house & grounds dating to the 1840s, with a winery & event spaces.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$125
17 - 21 min

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Nashville WhatLiftsYou Wings Mural
Pairs of intricate, white lace wings adorning a black wall by Kelsey Montague, popular for photos.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$188

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$ 12

Cheekwood
Sprawling 1930s estate with an art museum & picturesque botanical gardens, plus a cafe & gift shop.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$156
22 - 27 min

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Robert's Western World
Live country bands, cold beer & fried bologna sandwiches draw fans to this prototypical honky-tonk.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$31
Day 4
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$125

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
Greek Revival mansion museum & historic site telling Jackson's life story through exhibits & tours.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$125
Day 5
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$219

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$ 12

Sam Davis Home
A Civil War soldier's 1810 house, with cotton farm grounds & museum presenting slaves' experience.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$94
37 - 45 min

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War Memorial Auditorium
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$125
Day 6
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$94

Fort Nashborough
1780 log-cabin outpost, the foundation of Nashville, built by pioneers led by James Robertson.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Johnny Cash Museum
This red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$94
4 - 5 min

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Honky Tonk Highway
Iconic strip of rollicking honky tonks open until 3 am with live music every day & no cover charge.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$219

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$ 12

Ryman Auditorium
Known as the "Mother Church of Country Music," this venue hosts diverse concerts & daily tours.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$156
27 - 33 min

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Historic Mansker's Station
Restored 18th-century plantation house & replicated fort offering tours & living history demos.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$63
Day 8
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$0

Budget breakdown: $1213 In total

Activities & Food:$1157
Transport:$57