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to See & Do in Nashville |
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 Nashville
is packed with things to see and do. There is everything
from scenic walks on nature trails to exciting trips to visit
some of country music's biggest stars. Whatever you
reason for visiting Nashville we are sure you will find what
you are looking for. Below we have put together a sample
of what Nashville has to offer. Please feel free to look
around and don't forget to browse our site for other
information about Nashville we have assembled just for you.
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Attractions & Activities
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Country
Music Hall of Fame and Museum -
(4 Music Sq. E, tel. 615/255-5333) highlights the careers of
country's biggest stars. Included in the price of the ticket is
admission to the legendary RCA Studio B, a few blocks
away, where Elvis, Dolly Parton, and other greats once recorded.
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Jack
Daniel Distillery - Jack Daniel Distillery is the
oldest registered distillery in the United States and is on the
National Register of Historic Places. Visitors receive
personally guided tours of the distillery and observe the famous
whiskey-making process. Admission: free. Gift shop credit cards
accepted: American Express, MasterCard, Visa. Hours: daily 8
am-4 pm (CST); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas,
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Minimum time: 1 hour.
International Services: multilingual brochures available.
Restrooms. Partial Disabled access. Free parking. Directions: 26
miles from I-24. Group contact: Roger E. Brashears, Jr.
Lynchburg, TN (615) 759-6180
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Fort
Donelson National Battlefield - This important
1862 Civil War battle opened the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers
to Union infiltration with the fort's surrender and marked the
beginning of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's march to victory.
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James
K. Polk Home - From this home, built by his
parents in 1816, 11th President James K. Polk began his legal
and political career. It contains portraits, china, silver and
furniture used by the Polks in the White House.
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The
District - Nashville's historic 2nd Avenue
business district (at Church St.), is home to a number of
19th-century buildings that have been handsomely restored and
converted into restaurants, clubs, boutiques, offices, and
residences.
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Fort
Nashborough - (170 1st Ave. N), a replica of the
crude log fort built in 1779 by Nashville's first settlers,
overlooks the river downtown.
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"Grand
Ole Opry," - part of Opryland since 1974, is
an institution. Each weekend top stars perform at the nation's
oldest continuous radio show, which is broadcast from the
world's largest broadcast studio (it seats 4,424). (615)
889-3060
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The
Parthenon - 2 mi west of downtown in Centennial
Park, is an exact copy of the Athenian original and is now used
as an art gallery. Athena Parthenos is a 42-foot copy of
a statue in the original Parthenon and the tallest indoor statue
in the Western Hemisphere. West End and 25th Aves. (615)
862-8431
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Ryman
Auditorium and Museum - the home of the
"Grand Ole Opry" from 1943 to 1974, is a shrine for
die-hard fans. The Ryman was recently renovated and once again
hosts performances. (615) 254-1445
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State
Capitol - a Greek Revival building in a park
along Charlotte Avenue, was designed by noted Philadelphia
architect William Strickland. He is interred here along with the
11th U.S. president, James K. Polk, and his wife. (615)
741-2692
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Tennessee
State Museum - displays more than 6,000 artifacts
tracing the history of life in Tennessee. James K. Polk Office
Bldg., 505 Deaderick St., (615) 741-2692
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Union
Station Hotel - Built in 1900, this National
Historical Landmark reopened its doors in 1986 not as the
architecturally Romanesque-influenced train station, but as
Nashville's most extraordinary hotel, welcoming its contemporary
guests with an uncompromising commitment to service and comfort
with every modern convenience you have come to expect.
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The
Wildhorse Saloon - is
a complete live entertainment experience, showcasing
performances from all areas of the music spectrum from country
music's new acts - the Dixie Chicks, Jo Dee Messina, The Kinleys
and Wade Hayes - to the traditionalists and the heritage of the
Grand Ole Opry - Marty Stuart, Brenda Lee, George Jones and
Waylon Jennings.
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