Things to do in Nashville

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Nashville Shores Waterpark is a family-friendly location, just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. It features over one million gallons of summer fun for all ages, including thrilling slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, swimming pools and a beautiful beach. You can also enjoy lake cruises and more family-friendly attractions in the area, such as The Treetop Adventure Park. This adrenaline-busting aerial adventure course is set in the beautiful woods of Nashville Shores and will be the highlight of any kid's trip to Nashville thanks to suspended bridges, 10 zip lines, cargo nets, ladders, Tarzan jumps and other thrilling elements.

#2

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is one of middle Tennessee's most popular family attractions, starring almost 3,000 animals from all over the world, across more than 300 species. Nashville Zoo lets the kids have some real hands-on fun, from playtime attractions to personal encounters with their favorite animals. Regular talks by staff mean you'll come away knowing all the fun little facts about the zoo's feathered, furry and scaly residents! It's also home to the largest community-built playground in the United States – Jungle Gym – which features a 35-foot-tall tree house structure, super slides, swings, and a giant snake tunnel. The zoo is located on the grounds of the Grassmere Historic Farm, built in 1810, in Nashville, TN, USA.

#3

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the world's largest museums and cultural centers dedicated to the preservation, celebration and interpretation of American country music.

#4

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is a gateway to the past that showcases the deep impact African Americans have had on shaping American music. From southern gospel to blues, jazz, R&B, and hip-hop. Across five galleries, you can see each genre against the backdrop of history, and learn how the music was shaped by the currents of time. Expect to see artifacts like instruments, stage costumes, and sheet music. There's also a film theatre that provides context around the birth of African American music.

#5

Discover the sights and sounds of Music City with experienced guides

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Nashville Old Town Trolley provides guided Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tours of Nashville, Tennessee. With over 100 points of interest, insightful and entertaining commentary, and 15 stops to hop on and off along the way, it's the best way to finds your feet in Music City.

#7

Inside the National Corvette Museum you can find out why the Corvette is "America's Sports Car". See the brand's history unfold and enjoy the evolution of Corvette's cutting-edge technology. The Museum features a number of interesting exhibits and over 70 Corvettes, from its earliest classics and race cars, to prototypes, one-of-a-kind cars, and the latest models.

#8

Explore a 1930s estate boasting a 30,000-square-foot mansion within 55 acres of gardens

#9

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage is one of the largest and most visited presidential homes in the United States. Since opening as a museum in 1889, more than 17 million people have visited. Today, The Hermitage is a 1,120-acre National Historic Landmark with over 20 historic buildings; a one-acre English garden that serves as the final resting place for Jackson, his wife and many family members, a walking trail and more. The Hermitage is located in Davidson County, Tennessee, 10 miles east of downtown Nashville.

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Discover the history and Southern hospitality of Belle Meade