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Nashville: A 5-Day Adventure

James Scanlon

15 Nov 2023

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Join me on an exciting 5-day journey through Nashville, TN! Explore historical sites, immerse yourself in country music, and discover the beauty of nature. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Nashville

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$85

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$ 5

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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$25

16 - 20 min

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Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort

Visitors play in the lagoon, slide down water flumes, ride on zip lines or rent boats on the lake.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$38

26 - 32 min

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Adventure Science Center

Multilevel museum teaching kids about tech, health & ecology with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$23

Day 2

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$132

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$ 3

Grand Ole Opry

Visitors come for daily tours & weekly live radio shows featuring classic & new country acts.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

11 - 16 min

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Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Upscale resort featuring a glass atrium, indoor gardens & pools, plus a spa & dining.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

20 - 24 min

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Attraction tells the story of popular American music through artifacts & interactive exhibits.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$44

Day 3

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$25

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$ 5

Percy Warner Park

Public forest & green space with hiking & equestrian trails, bicycle routes & athletic fields.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Radnor Lake State Park

1,368-acre park featuring a visitor center & 6 hiking trails that showcase native wildlife & plants.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Multiple habitats housing a global array of animals, plus a popular playground for kids.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$25

Day 4

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$82

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$ 7

Lane Motor Museum

Converted bakery housing vintage European cars, including an amphibious model, & motorcycles.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

10 - 12 min

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Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum

Exhibits span the history of American recorded music, focusing on the musicians & their instruments.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

8 - 11 min

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Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

This 11-acre park tells the story of the state's history through plaques, plants & fountains.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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The Parthenon

Built in 1897, this full-scale replica of the Athenian Parthenon also houses American art galleries.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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Cheekwood

Sprawling 1930s estate with an art museum & picturesque botanical gardens, plus a cafe & gift shop.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$31

Day 5

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$75

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$ 5

Centennial Park

Urban recreation area with a Parthenon replica & museum, plus a band shell, dog park & gardens.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 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.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Frist Art Museum

Classic art deco building houses a museum with rotating visual exhibitions & educational programs.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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Ryman Auditorium

Known as the "Mother Church of Country Music," this venue hosts diverse concerts & daily tours.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$31

4 - 5 min

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Johnny Cash Museum

This red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$19

8 - 10 min

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Nashville Farmers' Market

Lively daily market featuring a wide variety of local foods, produce, crafts, classes & chef demos.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $420 In total

Activities & Food:$398

Transport:$23