Nashville

Hot chicken, honky-tonks, and hushed songwriter rooms — the local picks for eating, exploring, and staying in Music City.

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Nashville is one of the most rewarding US cities to explore, and this local guide brings together the best things to do, where to eat and where to stay in one place. Highlights include the honky-tonks of Lower Broadway, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the historic Ryman Auditorium, with hot chicken and live music around almost every corner. Below you will find a set of hand-picked local recommendations across sights, restaurants, hotels and tours, which you can filter by category and budget to plan the perfect trip, whether you have a weekend or a week.

Nashville at a glance

Ideal stay: 2 to 3 days
Best time to visit: spring and fall
Highlights: Lower Broadway and the Country Music Hall of Fame
Where to stay: Downtown or The Gulch
Local picks: hand-chosen recommendations
Getting around: walkable downtown, plus rideshare

Where to stay in Nashville

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The Nations / West Nashville

The Cafe at Thistle Farms

Why it matters: This cafe is part of Thistle Farms, a nonprofit social enterprise where women survivors of trafficking, addiction and prostitution find employment alongside free housing, healthcare an

Germantown

The Germantown Inn

This intimate boutique inn occupies a restored 19th-century building in walkable Germantown, with a handful of individually designed rooms named for U.S. presidents. It’s genuinely independent and per

Downtown

The Hermitage Hotel

The Hermitage is Nashville’s grande dame: a 1910 Beaux-Arts landmark near the State Capitol and the city’s only five-star hotel. Expect gracious service, the acclaimed Drusie & Dar

Downtown / The Gulch

The Union Station Nashville Yards

Set inside a magnificent 1900 Romanesque Revival railroad station, this hotel is worth a look even if you don’t stay, thanks to a soaring lobby with a stained-glass barrel-vaulted ceiling and original

SoBro / 8th Ave S

Third Man Records

Jack White’s Third Man Records is a working record label, pressing plant and store rolled into one bright yellow-and-black space. Flip through exclusive vinyl, watch records being pressed through a vi

SoBro

Tru by Hilton Nashville Downtown Convention Center

Bright, playful and budget-friendly, this Tru by Hilton sits by Music City Center in SoBro with free breakfast and a game-filled lobby. It’s a straightforward, good-value option fo

12 South

White’s Mercantile

Why it matters: White’s Mercantile is a woman-owned ‘general store for the modern day’ founded by singer-songwriter Holly Williams. The 12 South shop is a well-curated mix of candles, apothecary, appa

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Nashville travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Nashville?

Two to three days is enough to see Nashville’s highlights at a relaxed pace, with time for live music most evenings.

Where is the best area to stay in Nashville?

Downtown and The Gulch keep you within walking distance of Broadway, the honky-tonks and the main sights.

What are the best things to do in Nashville?

Browse the local picks above, from live-music venues and the Country Music Hall of Fame to where to eat and stay.

What is the best time to visit Nashville?

Spring and fall usually bring the most comfortable weather and thinner crowds, though Nashville is worth visiting year-round.