Places to visit in Nashville

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Most visitors recommend the Ryman, many praise the venue, and many say it is a good place to see a show alone, with a couple noting easy arrival and departure. Many also suggest the guided tour, though one visitor who once led tours says it leans on unverified stories and a dark slant, and that the experience depends on the guide. One visitor warns about extra fees when buying tickets, and one wonders whether show value has slipped.

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Overall, it is a recommended stop: several visitors call it cool, several judge it better than other Parthenon replicas they have seen, and several pair a visit with a walk through Centennial Park. A couple of visitors say it is worth it, and one visitor finds it accessible for people with disabilities. One visitor says a photo of the exterior is enough, since there is little to see inside.

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Many visitors recommend the National Museum of African American Music, with one calling it world class and another saying it ranks among the best museums they have visited. Two visitors say a library pass can get you in, though one reports a long waitlist. One visitor says it covers genres from spirituals to hip hop and suits teens without a music-history background, and another finds it interesting for showing how music styles influence each other.

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Most visitors recommend Warner Parks, and many point to its trails for hiking and running. Two visitors describe plenty of shaded paths, and one visitor praises the city views from Percy Warner. Two visitors say the park exit onto the highway has poor visibility.

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Many visitors say the park is good for walks, and a few suggest a picnic there. Several visitors say the Parthenon replica is worth seeing. Caveats: one visitor warns it can feel sketchy at night, a commenter finds it fairly crowded for riding a board, and another says it looked a bit rough at the time.

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Visitors call this museum fun, cool, incredible, or great, and one says non-country fans will still enjoy it. A couple of visitors single out the Dolly Parton exhibit, and one mentions a Taylor Swift wing. A couple of visitors say a library pass can get you in, though one notes such passes usually have a waitlist. One visitor found it fine but less interesting than another local museum.

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Overall, the verdict is positive: many visitors recommend the Tennessee State Museum, and many pair it with the Farmers Market beside it for lunch or a stroll. One visitor calls it excellent, one suggests it for history fans and as a cool-off spot on hot days, and one suggests budgeting a bit more time to look through the exhibits.

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Many visitors recommend walking or hiking the lake loop, and several describe the area as beautiful. One visitor mentions possible eagle sightings in cold weather. Many visitors find parking hard to get, though a couple say they usually end up finding a spot, and one suggests avoiding weekend peak times. A couple describe a mix of surfaces, with one side of the loop paved and the other wood chips, and one visitor recalls that running on the trails is not allowed.

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Many visitors recommend the Belcourt Theatre, especially for catching a movie there, and one visitor notes it screens a mix of new and older films. Two visitors mention late-night or midnight showings, though one of them says these happen only sometimes. A couple of visitors also point to its shows and events.

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Many visitors recommend Long Hunter State Park, and a couple describe it as beautiful. One visitor says most trails have near-total tree cover, and another calls the lake trail a favorite. One visitor suggests the park for people with mobility needs, noting the path circling the lake is paved. One visitor says the loop should be fine for a cruiser, if a bit rough, and another notes that bikes, skates, and skateboards are not allowed.

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Many visitors recommend the Frist Art Museum, and one visitor calls it a superb art museum in a historic Broadway building with galleries of varying sizes. Another visitor goes back whenever a new temporary show opens, and one who went recently enjoyed it and found its size suits a short itinerary. A caveat is that library passes that cover entry can have a waitlist, as one visitor notes.

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Many visitors recommend the downtown Presbyterian church. One visitor calls it gorgeous, pointing to its Egyptian Revival design and plenty of history, while another says the interior is wild and that few buildings in that style remain. One visitor who took a tour calls it the coolest church around but regrets that a distinctive roof feature is no longer there.

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Visitors recommend the Johnny Cash Museum as a Nashville stop, though most simply list it among other sights. Several visitors who went enjoyed it, and one named it their favorite part of a trip. Little is said about what to expect inside.

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Visitors recommend Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. One visitor describes it as an urban park rich in state history and geography and suggests a walk there in good weather, while another says its fountains let kids get wet. A commenter tips a Saturday event in the park, another suggests standing on a marker among the bells to sing, and one visitor who ate pawpaws there found them smaller than expected but tasty. One visitor would skip the Hermitage in favor of the nearby state museum and this mall.

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Many visitors recommend The Station Inn as a live music stop, and one visitor describes its Sunday night bluegrass as budget-friendly. A commenter who saw a show there praises its focus on country and bluegrass and the history its walls convey. Another visitor calls it a landmark.

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Visitors recommend Shelby Park for walks, with visitors calling it good for walking or running and one suggesting it for some relaxed time. Another visitor says the area around the park is easy for walking dogs. The main caveats are that one visitor who praises the park says its unpaved trails are essentially flat, and another finds the greenway rough in places near bridges and not completely paved.

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Visitors recommend The Listening Room, and one visitor says its songwriter nights are easier to get into than Bluebird. Another finds it fun and calmer than the bars along Broadway, and a commenter advises listening closely to the songwriters rather than treating it as a bar. One visitor notes that finding non-country acts depends on who is booked, so it helps to check the schedule first, while a commenter who has not been there hears good things about it.

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Many visitors recommend Hatch Show Print, and a couple suggest pairing it with a Hall of Fame visit since it sits next to the Hall. A couple of visitors point to the guided tour, and one mentions block-party sessions where people can print their own posters.

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Visitors point to 3rd & Lindsley as a live music venue, with one describing it as a smaller room where meeting people may be easier than at larger events. One visitor describes a Saturday afternoon songwriter show there with strong lineups, and another suggests Monday nights when The Time Jumpers play. One more visitor notes that what is on depends on the act, so check the schedule before going.

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Visitors recommend Cornelia Fort Airpark, and two point to its old runway and taxiway as usable space. One visitor who rides laps there says the wide surface leaves little chance of getting in the way of others, even with small children around. Another describes it as a very large loop, and two tip a summer concert series held there. Two visitors warn the surface is uneven in places and needs careful riding.

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Visitors recommend the Bluebird Cafe, and a few point to its songwriter rounds as a reason to go. Several visitors say getting in can be difficult, since tickets are released in advance and sell out quickly. Plan ahead for tickets if you want to see a show.

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Visitors recommend Rudy's Jazz Room as a jazz venue for an evening of live music, and a couple suggest it as a non-country pick. One visitor calls it a calmer music option in the Gulch.

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Visitors describe the Cathedral of the Incarnation on West End as gorgeous, and one says the interior view hits hard upon entering. Another visitor finds it lovely in its own contrasting way next to St. Mary's.