Nashville, United States

9 Best Things to Do in Nashville

The sights travelers rate highest in Nashville, with what makes each worth your time.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 23 tracked Nashville places. Refreshed monthly.

  1. Grand Ole Opry

    Entertainment

    The Grand Ole Opry is the beating heart of country music, a live radio show that has run continuously since 1925, making it the longest-running broadcast in American history.

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  2. Opry Mills

    MarketFree entry

    Opry Mills is a premier shopping and entertainment destination located in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  3. Madame Tussauds Nashville

    Museum

    Madame Tussauds Nashville is a premier wax museum situated in the Opry Mills shopping and entertainment district.

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  4. Dave & Buster's - Arcade

    Entertainment

    Dave & Buster's in Nashville is a high-energy entertainment destination located inside the Opry Mills shopping center.

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  5. Great Big Game Show

    Entertainment

    Located in the Opry Mills shopping complex, the Great Big Game Show offers a lively, family-friendly entertainment option in Nashville.

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  6. Guitar Build Workshop

    Market

    Guitar Build Workshop is a hands-on experience located in Nashville's historic 4th Avenue North, offering visitors the chance to assemble their own electric guitar.

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  7. Smith & Lentz Brewing Company

    SightFree entry

    Smith & Lentz Brewing Company, located on Main Street in Nashville's vibrant East End neighborhood, is a beloved local craft brewery that emphasizes quality and creativity in its beer offerings.

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  8. The Basement East

    Sight

    The Basement East is a cornerstone of Nashville's East Side music scene, offering an intimate venue where fans can get up close to both emerging and established artists.

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  9. Second Avenue Shopping District

    MarketFree entry

    Second Avenue Shopping District is a bustling commercial corridor in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, stretching along Second Avenue.

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3 hidden gems in Nashville

Like Guitar Build Workshop and Smith & Lentz Brewing Company, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.

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