Nashville

Spring activities

Journey through the top sights of Nashville, the "Home of Country Music", with a hop-on hop-off trolley tour. Head through 'The District,' a downtown area featuring opportunities for world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment. Learn about Nashville's rich history. Hop aboard the Old Town Trolley to view popular attractions like the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Parthenon, and the Bicentennial Capitol Mall. More than just a sightseeing tour, it's a fun and educational adventure as your trolley conductor provides an entertaining narration that includes little-known facts, behind-the-scenes tips and video clips. Avoid city traffic and costly parking with an option that leaves you free to concentrate on taking in the sights. When you're finished, just hop aboard the next Old Town Trolley to continue discovering all that Nashville has to offer. A combination of transportation and entertainment, the Old Town Trolley is the best way to see the city. Offering 13 convenient stops: 1) 1200 Clinton St: Marathon Motor Works 2) 27th Ave. North: Centennial Park, The Parthenon 3) 1901 Broadway: Hot Chicken 4) 1900 Belmont Blvd: Belmont Mansion 5) 404 12th Ave. S.: The Gulch 6) 1037 Broadway: Frist Art Museum, Union Station Hotel 7) 472 Domonbreun St.: Country Music Hall of Fame 8) 201 Broadway: Live Music Bars 9) 116 Rep. John Lewis Way: Ryman Auditorium 10) 6th & Deadrick: Legislative Plaza, State Capitol 11) 401 Gay St: Musicians Hall of Fame 12) 7th Ave North: Farmers' Market 13) 1018 Nelson Merry Street: Capitol View

Complete your visit to Music City with a visit to Country Music's most famous stage, the Grand Ole Opry House. This iconic live performance and radio broadcast brings rising stars, superstars, and country legends together on stage every week, along with bluegrass, family-friendly comedy, and more. Opry shows are never rehearsed, and never the same show twice. Experience all different shades of Country, Western, and Americana music in one night as you are taken on a musical journey. This is a can’t-miss experience for fans of all ages. Select your seating area at the time of purchase and enjoy an unforgettable evening at the Grand Ole Opry. Upgrade your visit by selecting one of the Premium Experience options, which includes a show ticket in either a Tier 1 or Tier 2 seat and provides access to the exclusive Circle Room Lounge. There you will meet an Opry performer, enjoy appetizers, two top-shelf beverages, and receive a commemorative photo to take home. Opens 1 hour before the show and remains open through intermission.

Explore the riveting history of one of the most significant developments in 20th-century American music at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Immerse yourself in the history and sounds of country music, its origins and traditions, and the stories and voices of many of its honored architects. Explore photographs, artifacts, text panels, recordings, and archival footage as you move through the museum’s collection. Stop by the Taylor Swift Education center to take part in instrument and songwriting programs on the weekends, or catch a panel discussion. The walkthrough of the museum concludes in the esteemed Hall of Fame Rotunda to view the artists' plaques who have earned Country Music's highest honor.

See the best of Music City on a double-decker tour bus. Ride in a loop around the heart of Nashville as your guide showcases some of the city's best features. Hop aboard a double-decker tour taking you past the city's most visually interesting spots in just 1 hour, making it perfect for busy schedules. Highlighting over 100 points of interest, this excursion is led by fun, informative drivers and guides. Start from the Court of Flags as your tour heads around Nissan Stadium, and up to the Parthenon at Centennial Par. It then progresses back by the State Capitol and down Lower Broadway. See sights along the way including the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the stately and impressive Vanderbilt University. You'll also encounter a colorful and lively farmers market, as well as the Grammy Museum Gallery.

Nashville is known as the music center of America and on this tour, you will see the homes of the city’s biggest stars. See the glamorous homes of stars like Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler, Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Reese Witherspoon, and Dierks Bentley. Hope that one of the legends of the Nashville music scene jumps on board, just as they have been known to do before. On this remarkable tour you will quickly see why so many stars call Nashville home and learn why it became the music capital of America.

Ride through Nashville at night in a stadium-seating trolley and learn fascinating facts about the city's musical history from your performer guide. Enjoy musical excerpts as you sing along to classic tunes as you explore. Discover insider stories and intriguing facts about Nashville’s music heritage. Learn about the city’s current music scene as well as the people, places, and events that gave Nashville its reputation as Music City. Admire the views and points of interest including the many recording studios on Music Row, the Ryman Auditorium, the Parthenon, the honkey tonk bars on Broadway, the Musicians Hall of Fame, and the Tennessee State Capitol Listen to the history of the city’s rhythm and blues heritage, its honky-tonks, and its famous music venues. Discover the people who contributed to Nashville’s iconic music scene while taking in the stunning sights of this vibrant city.

Go backstage at the Grand Ole Opry and enjoy exclusive access to the venue that made country music famous. Your expert guide will take you through the venue and introduce you to the famous musicians and stories that have made this such a beloved chapter in Nashville's history. See artifacts and photos from all eras of music history and walk through the artist's entrance. The Grand Ole Opry truly is a family; learn about the bond between the performers, their families, and this incredible piece of living history. Visit 18 different musician dressing rooms, all decorated in different themes to represent pivotal moments in country music. You may even get a chance to visit Studio A, a working television studio which was home to Hee Haw and many more productions.

Experience the legendary character of Memphis and see why this city is mentioned in more song lyrics than any other place on Earth. Located on the Mighty Mississippi River, Memphis is the birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the capital of Blues, and home to some of the best BBQ around. Depart by bus and celebrate 60 years of Rock ‘n’ Roll with a visit to Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland. See the burial site of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, walk through the Elvis Car Museum, and see 2 deluxe airplanes that he used for tours and traveling. Enjoy lunch on your own at Graceland and then learn what accident set Rock ‘n’ Roll in motion at Sam Phillips’ famed Sun Studios in the heart of Downtown Memphis on a guided tour. Hear the stories of how many legends got their start here. See the famous Peabody ducks make their way down the red carpet at the Peabody Hotel. Explore Beale Street to dive into some Blues and BBQ or take a stroll to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. Finish the day with a drive by the Mississippi River.

Step back in time to share the room with your favorite musicians and go behind the scenes of the most famous recording sessions in country music history. Stand in the room and feel the magic as famous songs pump through the speakers. Capacity for tours is limited. You must contact the Country Music Hall of Fame to finalize your reservation. Take a self-guided tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and explore the riveting history of the genre. Immerse yourself in the history and sounds of country music, its origins and traditions, and the stories and voices of many of its honored architects. Discover an array of photographs, artifacts, text panels, recordings, and archival footage as you move through the museum’s collection. Don’t miss special exhibitions chronicling the thrilling lives and careers of various artists, such as Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker, to open May 20, 2025.

This Music City Pub Crawl is proud to be Nashville's oldest and most coveted bar crawl, with attendees from all across the globe. Explore unique watering holes along Printers Alley and historic 2nd Ave. N. in downtown Nashville, and enjoy exclusive drink specials at each venue. Follow world-class tour guides who provide a combination of hysterical and intriguing local history, and a plethora of quirky games and activities, a few of which include karaoke, VR boar hunting, and mechanical bull riding. Listen to the best live music in all the land and enjoy a splash of friendly competition. Head to 5 to 6 local bars and get to know the other members of your group on a tour perfect for individuals, couples, birthday parties, family gatherings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and corporate events. Sip on drinks purchased at exclusive prices.