Things to do in Nashville

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See almost 3,000 animals from all over the world

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Lotz House, which has been on the National Historic Register since 1976, is located in the heart of historic Downtown Franklin, Tennessee. The house is situated at what was the epicenter of the Battle of Franklin, a pivotal battle in the Civil War. Visitors can explore the house and admire its original furnishings, which were subject to stray bullets and cannonballs during the bloody battle that raged outside. The house is open seven days a week and offers unmissable guided house tours!

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Discover the history and Southern hospitality of Belle Meade

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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.

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Adventure Science Center is a family-friendly attraction in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. It operates as a non-profit science museum for children and aims to educate and immerse its little visitors in over 175 hands-on interactive exhibits. Themes include biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth science. There's also a planetarium, which monitors the skies over Nashville and beyond.

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We invite you to explore the largest house built in Tennessee prior to the Civil War. Constructed between 1849 and 1860, Belmont Mansion was the home of Adelicia and Joseph Acklen. Visiting here is a unique opportunity to explore one of the few 1850s era homes still standing in Nashville while learning about the people - both free and enslaved - whose stories make this site worth understanding. ​General admission tickets allow guests to tour at their own pace after an introduction from a tour guide in the Grand Salon. Signage in each room tells the story of the site and the residents. Tour guides stationed throughout the house are available for questions and additional information. Average tour is 45 minutes to one hour.