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| | |  We're doing tours on our own so you can see what you want and with those you want. Maps to these locations can be printed from their websites. As you can see there's more to do then what can possibly be done in 60 hrs, even if you decide to not go to sleep.
We do have some suggestions on the schedule for you, in case there's too many to choose from on this list. You'll want to be sure to reserve extra time for your hotel room, if you decide to come early or stay after the reunion to see more.
Kids, Tweens, Teens & College aged young adults are more then welcome to play wii with their cousins after 10pm (bring your wii player & a game to share or head to the free concert on Sat. night in Bicentennial Park after the meeting, bible study & the Red, White & Blue Pool Party.
Check Schedule
The Visitors Center allows you to purchase 4 passes for 4 activities ea. for $45 ea. pass. This is what they call the "All Access Pass". You can choose 4 out of 15 attractions to do using the pass. You can pay for them on line. Most of which are on our Family tours list. and some that aren't, but it's a great deal either way. You have to pick up your pass(es) in person. Directions to Visitor's Center :Your Music City Total Access Attraction Pass will be available for pick-up at the 5th & Broadway Nashville Visitor Information Center - located downtown in the glass tower of the Sommet on the corner of Broadway and 5th Ave. Nashville Visitor Center is open 6 days a week: Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-5:30pm. The difference in price will mean that there is no "tour bus" or special guide to give you the background information. You'll be on your own for the most part.
GUIDED TOURSThe Hotel does tours through Tommy's Tours. He's very knowledgeable & funny. You need to be aware that some jokes & songs may be off color on the tour. But he offers tours at a good price and will pick up from our hotel. Most of the below places, are available through Tommy's Tours. 615-335-2863. $25.-$50. per seat Two tours to chose from 3 hrs ea. Does take bathroom breaks. Tours leave our hotel @ 9 & 1. Be ready 1/2 hr early. Book in Advance!
Friday 7/1/2011 Civil War Tour. Must purchase tickets in advance.
Ghost ToursFranklin on Foot Landmark Book Sellers 114 E Main St., Franklin (615) 400-3808 A costumed guide leads evening ghost tours by candlelight through what some call the most haunted town in TN.
Haunted Taverns Tours starting point varies. This tour gets you up close with the "spirits" of Music City in Nashville’s most haunted taverns.
Tours through the following company - You'll have to drive across town to meet the bus, but has more variety.
BUS or BOAT TOURS
Book in advance!
Nashville Tour of the Stars Homes (3 hrs) from $21. per person
Nashville Trolley Tour (1 hr) from $9. per person
Nashville’s Grand Legends Tour (3.5 hrs) from $46. per person
Civil War Battle of Franklin – includes the other locations in & around Franklin TN (Mon, Wed & Fri. 6 hrs) From $65 per adult
Opry Mills Shuttle from $10 per person
Historic Tennessee (4.5 hrs) from $32 per person
Jack Daniels Distillery (6hrs) from $22.95 per person
NashTrash tour – The Big Pink Bus 800-342-2132 (only 32 ppl per tour) tours Tues-Sat. 45 min’s A comic show with the trash talk of Nashville. not acceptable for kids under 13. $29.50 for whippersnappers age 13 & over ($32 with driver tip*) $27.31 for vintage folks age 55 & over ($30 with tip*) Must book your tour in advance & do so by clicking on the NashTrash link.
Music City Duck Tour 50 mins $9-20 per person - ride renovated DUKW World War ll vehicle down the Cumberland river through downtown. The historical vehicle will take you through the streets of downtown Nashville while Ducktors narrate your tour. The Ducktor will tell you stories of the past and present, and you'll learn about Nashville's incredible history - everything it has to offer. It's the best way for families to enjoy the area because it combines fun with history and sights Must purchase tickets in advance & is located downtown. You'll need to go to Duck Tours from the main page.
General Jackson Showboat 2812 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214 615-458-3900 Hours: Midday Cruise Tue-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm Evening Cruise Mon-Sat 6:15pm-10:30pm; Sun 5:15pm-9:30pm Admission: Evening Elegance Adult (12+) $19.61 - $96.09; Child (4-11) $23.98 - $63.31 Midday Musical Adult (12+) $19.61 - $58.94; Child (4-11) $14.15 - $37.09. Booking on line is $37-72 per person and includes the show over lunch.
UNGUIDED TOURS, WALKING TOURS
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SOME KID ACTIVITIES
for more see the Kids, Tweens, Teens & Young Adults web page. We also have several of the Kids & handicapp accessible tours listed here. Continue down this page.
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 3777 Nolensville Rd, Nashville, TN 37211 615-833-1534 Hours: Mar – Oct Daily 9am-6pm Admission: Zoo Adult $14; Senior (65+) $12; Child (2-12) $9; Child (1 and under) Free Stroller and Wheelchair Rentals at the zoo $7 - $20 (Saves you money to buy tickets in advance) (9.4 miles from downtown)
Belmont Mansion 1900 Belmont Blvd,
Belmont University, Nashville, TN 37212 615-460-5459 Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm Admission: Adult $10; Senior (60+) $9; Child (6-12) $3. (6 miles from downtown)
Ryman Auditorium and Museum 116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 615-254-1445 Hours: Box Office Daily 9am-4pm Admission: Auditorium Tour Adult $12.50; Child (4-11) $6.25 Auditorium Tour with Backstage Tour Option Adult $16.25; Child (4-11) $10 Performances Event Dates and Times Vary Call for Details. Downtown.
Belle Meade Plantation 5025 Harding Rd, Nashville, TN 37205 615-356-0501 800-270-3991 Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm Admission: Adult $15; Senior (65+) $13; Child (6-18) $7; Child (0-5) Free. Is located 8 miles from downtown.
Hermitage - General Jackson's Home 4580 Rachel's Ln, Hermitage, TN 37076-1331 615-889-2941 Hours: Apr – Oct Daily 8:30am-5pm Admission: Adult $17; Senior $14; Student (13-18) $11; Military Free; Child (6-12) $7; Child (5 and under) Free; Family $45. Is 19 miles from downtown.
Fort Nashborough -. Named for Revolutionary War hero Francis Nash, this reproduction of the original settlement stands on a bluff overlooking the Cumberland River which would be shelter for the first families until Indian attacks ended in 1792. HOURS: Self-guided tours daily from 9:00am to 4:00pm. ADMISSION: FREE LOCATION: Riverfront Park, downtown Nashville.
Fort Negley A unique "star" designed Union fort from the Civil War. Fort Negley was the largest and most important of the fortifications built by Union forces after Nashville fell in 1862. Explore Nashville’s Civil War History at Fort Negley. Come into the Visitors Center and learn how the Union Army captured Nashville in 1862 as you watch the film The Fall of Nashville. Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The gates of Fort Negley are open daily from Dawn to Dusk and is accessible when the Visitors Center is closed. The paved path to and from the fort is one-half mile in length and includes some steep inclines. Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour. (2 miles south of downtown Nashville)
Country Music Hall of Fame 222 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203 615-416-2001 800-852-6437 Hours: Daily 9am-5pm Admission: Adult $19.99; Senior (55+) $17.99; Student $17.99; Military $17.99; Child (6-17) $11.99; Child (5 and under) Free. 4 miles from downtown.
Lane Motor Museum Saturday Open 10am-5pm Sunday Open 10am-5pm ADMISSION PRICES: Adults (18-64) $7 Seniors (65+) $5 Youth (6-17).$2 Under Age 5 Free 702 Murfreesboro Pike Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 742-7445. Is located 6.2 miles from downtown.
Nashville Shores Gate Admission Rates (huge outdoor water park that includes a lake) General Admission (48" tall and above) - $24.95 Junior Admission (47" tall and below) - $17.95 Military Admission (Must Present Valid ID) - $17.95 Senior Admission (55 years and older) - $17.95 After 3:00 P.M. Admission (half-off General Admission) $12.95 Children 2 years old and younger – FREE *Tax is additional Parking/Locker Rates Daily Parking - $5.00 (cash only) Daily Locker Rental - $10.00 ($5.00 deposit returned when key is returned); (615) 889-7050 4001 Bell Rd, Hermitage TN Is located 19 miles from downtown.
Water Slides: Music City Racer, the Big Scream, Hippo, Tennessee Twisters, Thunder & Lightening, Twin Cyclones, The Bucket, Lily Pad Pool, Suntan Lagoon, Wacky Pond. Dry Activities Beach Volley Ball, Horseshoes, Mini Golf, Parker Sandbox, Shoreliner, Toddlers Timber’s Treehouse Lake Attractions: New Shore Cats, Aqua Park, Banana Boat, Float City, Kayak Cove Driving Directions: From Nashville, Memphis, and Bellevue: Take I-40 East from Nashville to Old Hickory Boulevard (Exit 221B) and go South. Turn right on Bell Road and the Nashville Shores entrance is a 1/2 mile on the left. Open 10-6;
Nashville Sounds BASEBALL our #1 pick for kids entertainment and family fun. Nothing is more American than Baseball. They offer great promotional prices to most of their games, and even offer some free tickets. Located in Greer Stadium at 534 Chestnut St. in Nashville. Phone # 615-242-4371 (downtown)
Bicentennial Mall State Park -Free Located in the shadows of the capital building is one of Nashville's hidden gems. This 19 acre park was built in honor of Tennessee's 200th year of statehood and offers visitors a serene and captivating look into Tennessee history at every turn; offers summer concerts in the Amphitheater, and the kid's love playing in the waters of the Rivers of Tennessee fountains. Kids get a lesson in Tennessee History without realizing it. Phone # 615-741-5280 (downtown)
Tennessee State Museum-Free Kid's can learn about Nashville, and Tennessee history in this museum located at 505 Deaderick Street in Nashville. Phone # 615-741-2692 Is located 5 miles from downtown.
Warner Park Nature Center -Free Warner Park Nature Center (615) 352-6299 As part of metro Parks, they offer free excursions for kid's of all ages; throughout Warner park. Pre-registration for all guided activities is required, and spots tend to fill up quickly. 16 miles from downtown.
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. Every angler dreams of a rod-bending fight with a monster fish. The 810-acre Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Nature Park is located in East Nashville adjacent to Shelby Park. With approximately three miles of Cumberland River frontage and twelve miles of trail, this area features bottomland hardwood forests, open fields, wetlands and streams and excellent habitat for birds, amphibians and more. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, is a great place to begin your visit to the Park to pick up a map, talk to a naturalist, learn about the natural history and history of the area, get a view of the Cumberland River. Hours of Visitors Center: Tuesday – Friday, 12 noon to 4:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday and Monday Closed. The actual park is open 7 days a week from daylight until dusk.
Valley Fair Amusement Park The Valley Fair Amusement Park is located in the heart of the Music Valley Drive area, just down the street from the Opryland Hotel and Opry Mills Mall on Music Row approx 2 miles from downtown. $18.-$25. per person for all day fun.
Two Rivers Mansion - The last of the elaborate antebellum plantation homes to be built in Middle Tennessee, this mansion was erected on the eve of the Civil War in the fertile valley between the Stones and Cumberland Rivers. Two Rivers Mansion is located at 3130 McGavock Pike, between Two Rivers Middle School and McGavock High School. (615) 885-1112. This is a rentable facility only at this point & you can’t tour it, but you can take pic’s. Is located 6.5 miles from downtown.
Nashville City Cemetery - Located at 1001 Fourth Avenue south, this is the oldest remaining public cemetery in Nashville, and is one of few Tennessee cemeteries listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Opened in 1822, the City Cemetery is the oldest continuously operated public cemetery in Nashville. The gravestones tell the stories of individuals and families from the 1820s to the present day. The Nashville City Cemetery is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. seven days a week, all year. Because of a limited number of park patrol officers, there have been (rare) occasions of the gates not being opened or closed at the designated time. Should that happen, please call the Board of Parks at (615) 862-8400 in order that someone is immediately sent to open the Cemetery. There are signs within the Cemetery and an informational board in the breezeway of the Keeble Building to assist visitors with self-guided tours. (downtown)
Johnsonville State Historic Site Site of former USA river port and depot sacked by CSA Gen. Forrest in 1864. Railroad built to this spot from Nashville. Sam Davis Home Boyhood home and farm in Smyrna of "Boy Hero of the Confederacy." Roughly 1.5 hrs from Nashville.
The Parthenon - This full-sized replica of the original Greek Parthenon was built to replace a temporary Parthenon which had been built for the 1897 Centennial Exposition. The Parthenon stands proudly as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville's premier urban park. The Parthenon also serves as the city of Nashville's art museum. The Parthenon is open year round Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 - 4:30. Additional hours during June, July & August: Sundays, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. The Parthenon will be closed on July 4, Labor Day, the Thursday & Friday of Thanksgiving week, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Admission: Members free; Adults - $6.00; Children 4-17 - $3.50 (under 4 free); Seniors 62+ - $3.50. Phone number 615-862-8431. (downtown.)
Wave Country Swimming Pool, water slides 2320 Two Rivers Parkway (615) 885-1052 Open 7 days a week, Monday thru Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm, Friday and Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm. Fees will be: Mon thru Thursday - Adult $12, Child $10 Friday thru Sunday and Holidays - Adult $14, Child $12 Children under 2 are Free. Is located roughly 12.5 miles from the downtown
Music Valley Wax Museum in Music Valley
2515 McGavock Street, Nashville TN; Tel. 615.862.5950 Madame Tussaud may have left some figures to be desired. The Country Wax Museum in downtown Nashville remedies the omission, adding Hank Williams and Chet Atkins to the historical figures located in other wax museums around the country. Loretta Lynn may not sing, but she certainly commands a regal presence in Music City, USA. Pay homage to Elvis, Chuck Berry and Alan Jackson replicas at this centerpiece of the American South. Ya don't need to purchase advance tickets. Is located roughly 11 miles from downtown.
Cheekwoods Botanical Garden The property was once the elegant home of the Cheek family. The fifty-five acre site includes the original Cheek gardens, designed by Bryant Fleming, with pools, fountains, statuary, extensive boxwood plantings and breathtaking views of the rolling Tennessee hills. Cheekwood was opened to the public in 1960 and the many specialized gardens have developed since that time. Visitors will discover a Japanese garden, an herb garden, two perennial gardens, a color garden, water garden, seasons garden and an award-winning wildflower garden. Each garden has a special purpose presenting a particular group of plants or garden style. Adults $10; Seniors $8; Kids 6-17 & active military $5; kids under 5 are free. 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville Tennessee 37205 615.356.8000 Cheekwood is approximately 8 1/2 miles southwest of downtown Nashville and is adjacent to the Percy Warner Park and Golf Course on Forrest Park Drive. From Downtown Nashville:Take Broadway / West End Avenue / Harding Road to Belle Meade Boulevard (1/2 mile beyond White Bridge Road); turn left from Harding Road onto Belle Meade Boulevard; travel to the end of Belle Meade Boulevard (approx. 2 1/2 miles); turn right from Belle Meade Boulevard onto Page Road; turn left from Page Road onto Forrest Park Drive (the first street on the left); Cheekwood is at the top of Forrest Park Drive on the right.
Military History Branch of the Tennessee State Museum - War Memorial Building Fifth & Deadrick St. (615) 741-2692 A tribute to the Veterans with exhibits of America’s involvement in foreign wars from the Spanish American War ti WWII. Showcases weapons, uniforms and more.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Sommet Center 501 Broadway (615) 242-4750 Visitors can play a virtual reality one on one basket ball, strength train like an Olympic swimmer, kayak to simulate shooting the rapids on the Ocoee River and learn about TN’s sports heros.
Metro Skate Park at Two Rivers Park 2320 Two Rivers Prkwy (615) 862-8400 This park offers a state of the art facility for skateboarding, freestyle in line skating and BMX ridging. Free.
Lucky Ladd Farms - Tennessee's Largest Petting Farm. He's usually closed in July, so the sooner we can get a head count to him of how many would like to go the better. He's willing to give us a group discount. E-mail Jennifer, i you're interested in going. EMAIL 4374 Rocky Glade Rd. Nashville, Tennessee 37060 (615) 274-3786
Cumberland Museum And Science Center 800 Ridley Blvd. Nashville TN 37203 (615) 259-6099
A Cowboy Town & Meadowlark Lodge
3665 Knight Drive, Whites Creek TN (615) 242-6201 wkdays/ (615) 876-1029 wkends. Go back in time to experience the fun of horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, hay rides, finishing, campfires, cowboy singing, gunfights, and bonfires.
Agricultural Museum located in the Ellington Agricultural Center (615) 837-5197 Expansive collection of home and farm artifacts from the 19th early 20th century. A log cabin community with a wooded trail and gardens. Wear boots, not flip flops. Open M-F 9-4. Free. Closed weekends for special events.
Cumberland Caverns
1437 Cumberland Caverns Rd., McMinnville (931) 668 4396
Discover Tennessee’s largest show cave. Open year round, 7 days a week. Daily scenic walking tours, daytime adventure trips, overnight spelunking with camping.
Grand Old Golf Take a break from museums and surprise the kids with a visit to Grand Old Golf. With its three miniature golf courses, bumper boats and a game room, the entire family will enjoy a relaxing diversion. 2444 Music Valley Drive Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 871-4701 Hours May-Sept Mon-Thurs 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat 10am-midnight, Sun noon-11pm. Three miniature golf courses, bumper boats and a game room, the entire family will enjoy!
Kids: 18 holes $3.50; Adults $7.50
Kids 36 holes $4; Adults $8.50
Go-Karts – single seat $7; double seat $8
Cooter’s Place & General Store All things Duke’s of Hazzard 2613 McGavock Pike 615-872-8358
Nashville Speedway USA 625 Smith Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204 615-726-1818 See the weekly races live
Nashville Toy Museum 2613 McGavock Pike # B Nashville, Tennessee 615-883-8870
Recreation World 7115 South Springs Drive Franklin, TN 37067-1616 615-771-7812
hitting balls at the batting cages, rollerblading at the Roller Dome, driving go-carts and bumper cars, and miniature golf
Red Grooms Tennessee Fox Trot Carousel Riverfront Park Nashville, TN 37203 615-259-4700
Red Grooms has magnificently carved the history of Nashville into this brand new carousel
Bellevue Red Caboose Park 656 Colice Jean Rd. Nashville
Riverside Family Fun World 640 Old Hickory Blvd. Old Hickory TN 37138 (615) 647-2457 Mini Golf, Arcade, Go-Karts
Nashville Children's Theatre 25 Middleton St. Nashville 37210 (615) 254-9103. child $12/ Adult $17
Additional ParksLake Activities - Remember to wear boots, not flip flops if hiking.
Old Hickory Lake located at US 31 E., Hendersonville (615) 822-4846 On the Cumberland River, N.E. of Nashville find 22,000 acres of water and 440 miles of shoreline, plenty of hiking, fishing, boating. No lifeguards on duty.
Percy Priest Lake 3737 Bell Rd. (615) 889-1975 Located 10 miles east of Nashville, cover 14,400 acres and has 213 miles of shoreline. Has large mouth bass, crappie, rockfish, bream & catfish. Camping, swimming, boating, picnicing, canoeing and hiking.
Radnor Lake 1160 Otter Creek Rd. (615) 373-3464 Located south of downtown in the Oak Hill community where you’ll find wild life, scenic locations, and passive recreational opportunities that are not typically found in metropolitan areas. No swimming or picinicing are allowed.
Sudekum Planetarium – Sat. night laser show $8 non members; general admission needed during day. Not recommended for very young kids. (615) 862-5160
Parks A Must See for Kids
Fannie Mae Dees Park a/k/a Dragon Park 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville 37212 (615) 862-8400 n Mon-Sun 8am to 11 pm. Traffic is busy - hang onto your young’uns getting there.
Bellevue Red Caboose Park 656 Colice Jean Rd. Nashville
Handicapped Accessible Tours & Restaurants
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens are 1200 Forest Park Drive, (615) 353-8000. A 55 acre botanical garden & art museum. Originally was the family home of one of Nashville’s wealthy families.
Tennessee State Museum is downtown located at Fifth & Deadrick St. (615) 741-2692. Trace the history of Nashville back to the Native American Indians, through the Civil War and the early 1900's. Special displays of quilts, silver, weapons, paintings and pottery are common.
Tribute to the King Through the Years of 1953-1977 Texas Troubadour Theatre 2416 Music Valley Dr. 1-866-811-2502. High energy live musical biography of the King’s career with more then 30 songs and 5 costume changes.
Belle Meade Plantation 5025 Harding Pike (615) 356-0501 A 30 acre historic plantation built in 1853. In its hay day the plantation expanded over 5400 acres. The plantation was a famous through bred race horse facility. Open 9-5 M-Sat. Sun 11-5. The last tour starts @ 4p.
Chaffins Barn Dinner Theatre 8204 Highway 100 (615) 646-9977 Nashville first professional live theatre. Famous for serving up great buffets and Broadway plays for more then 40 years. Open for dinner and a show only.
The Hermitage, Home of Andrew Jackson 4580 Rachel’s Lane (615) 889-2941 Experience an American adventure at the home of the Nations 7th President. Guides in period custom welcome guests to this grand 1837 mansion. Audio and wagon tours highlighting the slave life on this 1,120 acre farm. Other historic structures, heirloom garden and the tomb where the President and his wife are buried.
Lane Motor Museum 702 Murfreesboro Pike (615) 747-7445 Cars with two heads, two engines or three wheels, Unique European collection of 150+ cars & motorcycles.
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum 301 Sixth Ave. S. (615) 244-3263 Rock, pop, soul, country, blues, and jazz all in one place. Venue pays homage to the hit making musicians whether they were in the limelight or behind the scenes.
Nashville Shores 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage (615) 889-7050 This is a 385 acre family recreation destination with a waterpark, festival areas, beach area, marina, mini-golf, boat and jet ski rental.
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 3777 Nolensville Rd. (615) 833-1534 Featuring exotic animals from around the world, offers animal shows, historic home and farm, jungle gym and playground.
Upper Room Chapel and Museum 1908 Grand Ave. (615) 340-7207 Features international Christian art such as a life sized wood carving of the Last Supper, nativity scenes. Free but donations are encouraged. Free parking Open 8-4:30 M-F
Traveler’s Rest Plantation & Museum 636 Farrell Pkwy (615) 832-8197 Built in 1799 by Judge Overton, this is one of Nashville’s oldest historic houses open to the public. The site has witnessed over 1000 years of Southern history from the Mississippi Indians to the Battle of Nashville. Free Parking.
Vanderbuilt University 2201 West end Ave. Station B (615) 322-7311
The campus is a park like setting and was designed as a national arboretum in 1988. Some buildings on the site date to the 1873.
Nashville’s Farmer’s Market 900 Rosa Parks Blvd. (615) 880-2011 The marker features restaurants, speciality shops, greenhouses, and open air stalls with fresh fruits and veggies. Open daily 8a-6p.
Authentic Tours of Historic Black Nashville & Beyond (615) 299-5626 Specialty tours by trained historians. Sites include the Underground Rail Road, 1st park, bank, hospitals, antebellum churches, and schools, forts and more.
Haunted Ghost Tours of America 623 Union St. (615) 469-5825 Start at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown for a walk of notable downtown. Hear stories of the strange and unexplained and learn why Nashville is considered one of the most haunted places of the US.
Music City Duck Tours 110 Second Ave. N. (615) 477-5255
Nashville Nightlife & Restaurants
(Yes they are combined - most restaurants serve both)
Mileage is rough estimate
For Fri & Sat. night nightlife optional tours see the bottom of the page
Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theater Comedy (Dinner & a Show) $30-55 per person
Lipstick Lounge 1400 Woodland St. Nashville 37206 Tues. – Sat. 21 ys & older only www.thelipsticklounge. (5 miles)
Music City Bar & Grille 2416 Music Valley Dr. Nashville 37214 (615) 883-2367 (11 miles)
Mulligan’s Pub & Restaurant 117 2nd Ave. N. Nashville (615) 242-8010 (3.6 miles)
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge 422 Broadway Nashville (615) 726-0463 (downtown - 1.5miles)
Robert’s Western World 416 Broadway, Nashville (615) 244-9552 (1.5 miles)
Dan McGuinness Irish Pub 1538 Demonbreun St. Nashville (615) 252-1991 (3 miles)
McCabe Pub & Restaurant 4410 Murphy Rd. Nashville (615) 269-9406 (5.12 miles)
Tayst Restaurant & Wine 2100 21st Ave. S. Nashville (615) 383-1953 (6 3/4 miles)
Tin Angel Restaurant 3201 W End Ave. Nashville (615) 298-3444 (5 miles)
Acorn Restaurant 114 28th Ave. N. Nashville (615) 320-4399 (5 miles)
Arnold's Country Kitchen 605 8th Ave. South open M-F 10:30a-2:45p (615) 256-4455
BB Kings Blues Club & Restaurant 152 2nd Ave. North 11am to midnight (615)256-2727
Advertised Handicap Accessible Restaurants
Chaffin’s Barn & Dinner Theatre (dinner & a show only)
F. Scott’s Restaurant & Jazz Club 2210 Crestmoor Rd. (615) 269-5861 -pricey
Harper’s downtown 2610 Jefferson St. (615) 329-1909 10 a-8p M-F/ Sat & Sun 11am-6p
Merchants 401 Broadway corner of Fourth Ave & Broadway (615) 254-1892 11a-11p
Neely’s BBQ 2292 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. (615) 251-8895 11a-9p
Radus10 1103 McGavock St (615) 259-5105 American pricey
Sports Page 419 Union St. (615) 251-9503 (Reservations suggested) 11a-2:30p
More Eats
Use MapQwest to figure out distance from point A to point B so that you can anticipate walking/traveling distance & time.
Maps of downtown Nashville, Music Valley & Franklin will be available once you get to Nashville. PDF versions can be found on the same website as the All Access Pass.
There's no better place to kick up your heels, TN is kinda casual, so don't get all dudded up. Just throw on your best pair of jeans and a great pair of boots & you'll look just like a local. You'll want to see Lower Broadway and the Favorite Country Music Attractions.
Attractions in Music Valley: General Jackson Riverboat, Grand Ole Golf, Grand Ole Opry House, Grand Ole Opry Museum, Imax Theatre & Music Valley Max Museum, Nashville Nightlife, Nashville Palace, Opryland Hotel & Gardens, Opry Mills Mall, Sidewalk of the Stars, Valley Park GoKarts
Downtown: Nashville Farmer's Market: open 7 days a week 9am-5pm, as well as several activities & tours as listed above. Country Music Hall of Fame, First Center for the Visual Arts, Laser Quest, Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, Nashville Childrens Theatre, Ryman Auditorium, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Tennessee Performing Arts, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, Tennessee State Museum & the Writer's Stage. The Sommet Center (Hockey Stadium - TN Predators). Charlie Daniels Museum;
Downtown shopping: 2nd to None Gifts, American Apparel, Arcade Smoke Sjop, Cokesbury Books, Chocolate Graphics, Bogey's on Broadway, Cotton eyed Joe, Dixieland Delights, Downtown Antique Mall, French's Shoes & Boots, gardens of Babylon, Kelly's Western Wear & Leather, Lifeway Christian Store, Nashville Cowboy.
FRIDAY NIGHT NASHVILLE NIGHT LIFE TOURS
9:30 pm - meet in the lobby of the hotel- The Big Bang- Nashville A dueling, sing along piano club 411 Broadway Ste. 201 (Upstairs) Nashville TN 37203 Fri & Sat 5pm-3am. No one under 21 allowed. A DD should be chosen before leaving or take cabs.
SATURDAY NIGHT NASHVILLE NIGHT LIFE TOURS
9:30 pm- meet in the lobby of the hotel - The Famous Wild Horse Saloon. 11am-2:30am. 120 2nd Ave.Nashville 37201 No one under 21 allowed in the bar. A DD should be chosen before leaving. Restaurant on site; serving until 2 am if you get hungry.
9:30 pm - College students - There is live music downtown in Centennial Park on Sat. nights. If your parents are ok with you going, you guys can go in a group, hang out, listen to music and take free dance lessons in the park.
Monday/ Monday night (4th of July) - Nashville Shores during the day & live concert with dancing fireworks that night in downtown.
Ya'll Come Back Now, Hear!
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