Nashville: Music City Like A Local
Nashvillians may live in the capital of country music, but this thriving Southern city is more than just rhinestones and twang. Eclectic coffee shops, hip boutiques, and a revitalized urban core are just at home with stately Southern mansions and magnolia trees and Sunday afternoon football at LP field.
Nestled in the Belmont college area and minutes from Music Row, this funky little coffee house is just minutes from downtown and a great place to get your java on before heading out for the day. The Frothy Monkey also serves full breakfast and features local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Weather permitting, there's outdoor... More >
Nestled in the Belmont college area and minutes from Music Row, this funky little coffee house is just minutes from downtown and a great place to get your java on before heading out for the day. The Frothy Monkey also serves full breakfast and features local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Weather permitting, there's outdoor seating overlooking busy Belmont Avenue, an older neighborhood with an eclectic mix of renovated homes and shops.
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Union Station, a Wyndham property, is a grand Southern Belle of a historic hotel that is actually a fully restored 19th century train station. It's worth just checking out the gorgeous 65-foot vaulted lobby ceiling, featuring 100-year-old stained glass. Located on Broadway, downtown Nashville's main drag, this landmark hotel is just a short cab ride from bustling 2nd Avenue. It's also adjacent to the Frist Center For Visual Arts and just 6 blocks from LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans.
This is a pedestrian friendly part of town where people watching is plentiful.
Like the historic adjacent Union Station Hotel adjacent to it, the Frist Center's back story is far removed from its current intentions. The museum is housed in a renovated Art Deco building that was once home to downtown Nashville's post office. The Frist Center celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2011 with a wide array of exhibits ran... More >
Like the historic adjacent Union Station Hotel adjacent to it, the Frist Center's back story is far removed from its current intentions. The museum is housed in a renovated Art Deco building that was once home to downtown Nashville's post office. The Frist Center celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2011 with a wide array of exhibits ranging in appeal, from a multi-media exhibit featuring the work of Andy Warhol to Egyptian treasures from the Brooklyn Museum. The Frist features 24,000 sq. ft. of gallery space. Visitors 18 and younger are free, making it an affordable destination for families.
Great place to grab a healthy sandwich, and delicious dessert, in the bustling Hillsboro Village area near the Vanderbilt University campus. This is a pedestrian friendly part of town where people watching is plentiful. Although Fido has won numerous awards as best coffeehouse, it's also a great place to grab lunch. It's centrally loca... More >
Great place to grab a healthy sandwich, and delicious dessert, in the bustling Hillsboro Village area near the Vanderbilt University campus. This is a pedestrian friendly part of town where people watching is plentiful. Although Fido has won numerous awards as best coffeehouse, it's also a great place to grab lunch. It's centrally located near downtown and within minutes of Centennial Park, should you need to walk your own Fido after a leisurely lunch.
Located about 8 miles from downtown, Cheekwood is known for its beautiful 55 acres and botanical gardens but hosts events year round. 2010's Chihully blown glass exhibit was one of the most popular exhibits I can recall and the summer outdoor concert series features an amazing line up of musicians such as Shawn Colvin and Joan Baez. Yo... More >
Located about 8 miles from downtown, Cheekwood is known for its beautiful 55 acres and botanical gardens but hosts events year round. 2010's Chihully blown glass exhibit was one of the most popular exhibits I can recall and the summer outdoor concert series features an amazing line up of musicians such as Shawn Colvin and Joan Baez. You can easily spend the day at Cheekwood and see why it was named as a Fodor's Destination of Choice.
| 2010's Chihully blown glass exhibit was one of the most popular exhibits I can recall and the summer outdoor concert series features an amazing line up of musicians such as Shawn Colvin and Joan Baez. |
Located in the Gulch, a hip new revitalized area in urban downtown Nashville, the taproom at Yazoo is open on weekends until 8 p.m. and features Nashville brews like Dos Perros (my fave) and Pale Ale. Head out afterwards for a late dinner at one of the many hot spots the Gulch has to offer. This is new Nashville, ya'll. More
Located in the Gulch, a hip new revitalized area in urban downtown Nashville, the taproom at Yazoo is open on weekends until 8 p.m. and features Nashville brews like Dos Perros (my fave) and Pale Ale. Head out afterwards for a late dinner at one of the many hot spots the Gulch has to offer. This is new Nashville, ya'll.
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