Guidebook for Nashville
Shopping
Incredible local boutique featuring: American made + fair trade goods for the adventurous free spirit - great for gifts & that special something from Nashville!
23 locals recommend
Sisters of Nature
Incredible local boutique featuring: American made + fair trade goods for the adventurous free spirit - great for gifts & that special something from Nashville!
Handcrafted here in Nashville, Olive & Sinclair is proud to be the paramount bean-to-bar chocolate maker in the South. Tours only $5!
80 locals recommend
Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Company
1628 Fatherland StHandcrafted here in Nashville, Olive & Sinclair is proud to be the paramount bean-to-bar chocolate maker in the South. Tours only $5!
Shopping Mall, Movie Theater, Restaurants, and close to The Grand Ole Opry and Opryland Hotel (incredible decorations at Christmas)
344 locals recommend
Opry Mills
433 Opry Mills DrShopping Mall, Movie Theater, Restaurants, and close to The Grand Ole Opry and Opryland Hotel (incredible decorations at Christmas)
Colts Chocolates
3611 Abbott Martin RdDon't miss this hidden gem - free samples, friendly staff, amazing chocolates!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food | Amazing selection of beer | downtown location | darts, pool, trivia | cool lounge area
58 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Nashville
111 10th Ave SGreat food | Amazing selection of beer | downtown location | darts, pool, trivia | cool lounge area
Bar Luca
1100 Stratton AvenueCool Wine Bar 1 mile away
Holland House Bar and Refuge
935 West Eastland AvenueAmazing cocktails, cool (nicer) environment
Brewery & taproom offering twice-weekly tours where visitors learn about Yazoo & sample beer.
169 locals recommend
Yazoo Brewing Company
900 River Bluff DriveBrewery & taproom offering twice-weekly tours where visitors learn about Yazoo & sample beer.
This relaxed taproom of a local brewery crafting Belgian-style beer has a monastery-inspired setup!
58 locals recommend
The Black Abbey Brewing Company, LLC
2952 Sidco DrThis relaxed taproom of a local brewery crafting Belgian-style beer has a monastery-inspired setup!
Corsair Distillery & Taproom
1200 Clinton StGreat distillery/brewery with tours!
No 308
407 Gallatin AveCool bar nearby
Classic country albums cover the walls of this classic honky-tonk featuring dancing & cold beer. Perfect place to grab a drink while sightseeing on Broadway downtown!
67 locals recommend
Legends Corner
428 BroadwayClassic country albums cover the walls of this classic honky-tonk featuring dancing & cold beer. Perfect place to grab a drink while sightseeing on Broadway downtown!
Prototypical honky-tonk in this historic watering hole across the alley from the Ryman Auditorium
559 locals recommend
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 BroadwayPrototypical honky-tonk in this historic watering hole across the alley from the Ryman Auditorium
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
1414 Clinton StGreat distillery with tours for only $10!
Food Scene
One of a kind location: where great coffee, food, cocktails, and outdoor fun/lounging/games meet! Bowling, outdoor pool, ping pong, riverside view, etc.
571 locals recommend
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StOne of a kind location: where great coffee, food, cocktails, and outdoor fun/lounging/games meet! Bowling, outdoor pool, ping pong, riverside view, etc.
The Wild Cow
1100 Fatherland StreetGreat vegetarian restaurant within walking distance!
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StGreat pizza, center of East Nashville, cool location
Great coffee, nationally recognized - Tip: prepare for a long wait | usually 10-20 minutes in line and 20-45 minutes for your drink (not always the case, but not uncommon)
470 locals recommend
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveGreat coffee, nationally recognized - Tip: prepare for a long wait | usually 10-20 minutes in line and 20-45 minutes for your drink (not always the case, but not uncommon)
One of the best burgers in Nashville - great milkshakes, burgers, etc. Also a great patio!
778 locals recommend
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveOne of the best burgers in Nashville - great milkshakes, burgers, etc. Also a great patio!
Awesome local restaurant - all products/ingredients used are from nearby farms, etc.
323 locals recommend
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave SAwesome local restaurant - all products/ingredients used are from nearby farms, etc.
Cool restaurant | great eats - sushi, sandwiches, drinks, etc. One of the best burgers, veggie burgers, and chicken sandwiches | incredible sushi!
100 locals recommend
PM
2017 Belmont BlvdCool restaurant | great eats - sushi, sandwiches, drinks, etc. One of the best burgers, veggie burgers, and chicken sandwiches | incredible sushi!
Some of the best southern breakfast around - literally best biscuits and gravy
142 locals recommend
The Nashville Biscuit House
805 Gallatin AvenueSome of the best southern breakfast around - literally best biscuits and gravy
Great Coffee, Great Breakfast, Cool location - "Hillsboro Village" (restaurants, park, shops)
304 locals recommend
Fido
1812 21st Ave SGreat Coffee, Great Breakfast, Cool location - "Hillsboro Village" (restaurants, park, shops)
Steadfast Coffee
603 Taylor StCool new coffeeshop
Great coffee - has won several awards and nationally recognized for years in a row
271 locals recommend
CREMA
15 Hermitage AveGreat coffee - has won several awards and nationally recognized for years in a row
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveGreat icecream in walking distance!
Some of the best mexican food, incredible Margaritas, great patio, and within walking distance!
455 locals recommend
Rosepepper Cantina
1907 Eastland AveSome of the best mexican food, incredible Margaritas, great patio, and within walking distance!
Portland Brew East
1921 Eastland AveCoffeeshop within walking distance
AVO
4 City AveAwesome clean eating, vegan, healthy!
Five Daughters Bakery 12th South
1110 Caruthers AveBEST. DONUTS. EVER!!!!!! Seriously - EVER
Great lattes, awesome food, cool location downtown in the art district
547 locals recommend
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SGreat lattes, awesome food, cool location downtown in the art district
One of the best burrito/taco places in Nashville - also great selection of salsas & wonderful fruit tea!
109 locals recommend
Baja Burrito
722 Thompson LnOne of the best burrito/taco places in Nashville - also great selection of salsas & wonderful fruit tea!
Some of the best BBQ - personal fav ("Walking Bird" wings) - Also Trivia Nights on Tuesdays!
363 locals recommend
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StSome of the best BBQ - personal fav ("Walking Bird" wings) - Also Trivia Nights on Tuesdays!
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown Nashville, TN
112 19th Ave SBEST. HOT. CHICKEN.
Arnold's Country Kitchen
605 8th Ave SBest Meat & 3 ever!
Iconic/Famous southern cafe with down-home dishes & a country vibe, plus eclectic on-site shops.
418 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100Iconic/Famous southern cafe with down-home dishes & a country vibe, plus eclectic on-site shops.
Jet's Pizza
721 Gallatin AveCheap, Amazing
Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin AveDive Bar, great late night beer, great burgers
Bongo Java
2007 Belmont BlvdGreat coffee/lattes located across from Belmont University
Multilevel venue with creative cuisine, cocktails, live music & special events plus rooftop patio - Trivia Wednesdays, Dance parties on Thursday nights!
578 locals recommend
Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayMultilevel venue with creative cuisine, cocktails, live music & special events plus rooftop patio - Trivia Wednesdays, Dance parties on Thursday nights!
Southern bar & grill with an old-general-store feel & a large stage for live music acts.
210 locals recommend
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Nashville
500 Church StSouthern bar & grill with an old-general-store feel & a large stage for live music acts.
Patrons wait in oft-long lines for flapjacks at this down-home breakfast & lunch spot.
327 locals recommend
Pancake Pantry
1796 21st Ave SPatrons wait in oft-long lines for flapjacks at this down-home breakfast & lunch spot.
Everything Else
The Urban Juicer
1009 Gallatin AveFresh Pressed Juice - a little pricey, but great place
Home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974 - this world renowned music venue makes for incredible acoustics, intimate shows, and unforgettable memories
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NHome of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974 - this world renowned music venue makes for incredible acoustics, intimate shows, and unforgettable memories
Weiss Liquors
824 Main StClosest Liquor store
Margaret Maddox Family YMCA
2624 Gallatin PikeYMCA gym nearby - awesome outdoor pool - kid friendly
Sightseeing
960-acre Greenway & Nature Park within 1-2 miles away! Riverside, forest areas, playground for children, open fields, wetlands, and great for hiking, biking, running, etc.
510 locals recommend
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms Greenway960-acre Greenway & Nature Park within 1-2 miles away! Riverside, forest areas, playground for children, open fields, wetlands, and great for hiking, biking, running, etc.
Picnic areas, scenic roadways and overlooks, hiking trails, equestrian center and horse trails, cross country running courses, golf courses, athletic fields, etc. - Beautiful!
493 locals recommend
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdPicnic areas, scenic roadways and overlooks, hiking trails, equestrian center and horse trails, cross country running courses, golf courses, athletic fields, etc. - Beautiful!
Amazing place to see the sunrise/sunset, take pictures, incredible overlook - and opens to the Natchez Trace Parkway
59 locals recommend
Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge
Natchez Trace ParkwayAmazing place to see the sunrise/sunset, take pictures, incredible overlook - and opens to the Natchez Trace Parkway
1,200-acre park features a visitor center & 6 hiking trails that showcase native wildlife & plants - right in the middle of Nashville!
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek Rd1,200-acre park features a visitor center & 6 hiking trails that showcase native wildlife & plants - right in the middle of Nashville!
Amazing (and HUGE) hotel that is fabulously decorated during the Christmas season - with an awesome nativity season and horse drawn carriages out front!
316 locals recommend
Gaylord Opryland Resort
2800 Opryland DrAmazing (and HUGE) hotel that is fabulously decorated during the Christmas season - with an awesome nativity season and horse drawn carriages out front!
Cheekwood is a privately funded 55-acre estate on the western edge of Nashville, Tennessee that houses the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrCheekwood is a privately funded 55-acre estate on the western edge of Nashville, Tennessee that houses the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is one of the world’s largest museums and research centers dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American vernacular music.
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is one of the world’s largest museums and research centers dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American vernacular music.
Centennial Park is a large urban park located two miles west of downtown Nashville, across from Vanderbilt University - also home to a replica Parthenon built in 1897!
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveCentennial Park is a large urban park located two miles west of downtown Nashville, across from Vanderbilt University - also home to a replica Parthenon built in 1897!
Closed Mondays | Awesome exhibit of the history of the state of Tennessee (and FREE!)
8 locals recommend
504 Union St
504 Union StreetClosed Mondays | Awesome exhibit of the history of the state of Tennessee (and FREE!)
This red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash.
466 locals recommend
The Johnny Cash Museum
119 3rd Ave SThis red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash.
This bridge connects downtown Nashville to the residential suburbs of East Nashville - amazing view of downtown Nashville, kid friendly park - a must see!
132 locals recommend
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
This bridge connects downtown Nashville to the residential suburbs of East Nashville - amazing view of downtown Nashville, kid friendly park - a must see!
Reservations recommended at this tiny iconic club featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters.
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeReservations recommended at this tiny iconic club featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters.
They offer a tour of the print shop and a back room educational session where you can print a poster as a souvenir. The people are all very informative and terrific!
131 locals recommend
Hatch Show Print
224 Rep. John Lewis Way SThey offer a tour of the print shop and a back room educational session where you can print a poster as a souvenir. The people are all very informative and terrific!
Arts & Culture
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayAmazing Art museum downtown
The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly country-music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, which was founded on November 28, 1925, by George D. Hay as a one-hour radio "barn dance" on WSM - a must see!
751 locals recommend
Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland DrThe Grand Ole Opry is a weekly country-music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, which was founded on November 28, 1925, by George D. Hay as a one-hour radio "barn dance" on WSM - a must see!
Cool independent theater in the Hillsboro Village area (also near good restaurants & shops)
224 locals recommend
Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt AveCool independent theater in the Hillsboro Village area (also near good restaurants & shops)
Regal Cinemas Hollywood 27 & RPX
719 Thompson LnGreat movie theater
Climb Nashville East
1900 Eastland AveIndoor rock climbing gym - kid friendly
The Escape Game provides sophisticated, high-level games that will challenge even the most hardcore gamers. Trust us - its worth it!
47 locals recommend
The Escape Game Nashville
510 E Iris DrThe Escape Game provides sophisticated, high-level games that will challenge even the most hardcore gamers. Trust us - its worth it!
Local acts & famous comedians share the stage at this longtime club with an open-mike showcase.
150 locals recommend
Zanies Comedy Showcase
2025 8th Ave SLocal acts & famous comedians share the stage at this longtime club with an open-mike showcase.
The Station Inn is a concert venue in Nashville, Tennessee that hosts bluegrass acts. Frommers wrote that it is "widely regarded as one of the best bluegrass venues around".
245 locals recommend
The Station Inn
402 12th Ave SThe Station Inn is a concert venue in Nashville, Tennessee that hosts bluegrass acts. Frommers wrote that it is "widely regarded as one of the best bluegrass venues around".