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When you visit Nashville, you will quickly discover that there is more to see and do than you might have expected. There are few American cities in which you can tour Civil War battlegrounds and historic homes, and then travel up the river on a luxurious paddle steamer.
Grand Ole Opry Take a backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry , home of country music's most famous radio broadcast, and the adjacent Grand Ole Opry Museum . Also be sure to see the Opry's original home, at the Ryman Auditorium . Dine at the Old Hickory Steakhouse , then visit the historic Two Rivers Mansion .
The Hermitage Visit The Hermitage , Andrew Jackson's Greek Revival home, then browse the country music legends on display at the Music Valley Wax Museum . Take a ride on the famous Music City Queen or cool off at Nashville Shores . Dine with a view at the unique Aquarium Restaurant .
Oaklands Historic House and Museum The historic Oaklands Historic House and Museum contains relics of 19th Century life in the South. The nearby Stones River National Battlefield marks a three-day Civil War battle that left nearly 100,000 dead. Enjoy a meal at the Outback Steakhouse . Cannonsburgh Village is a restored colonial town where all of the buildings look just as they did hundreds of years ago. The Murfreesboro/Rutherford County Center for the Arts is also close by. There are art exhibitions, performances and other cultural activities here throughout the year.
The Parthenon The Parthenon is located in the West End. This is the only to-scale replica of the Greek architectural marvel in the world. Stop into the Midtown Cafe for a hearty meal. The nearby Local Color Gallery displays work by Nashville-area artists, while the exhibits at the Hartzler-Towner Multicultural Museum take on a more worldly air. All Fired Up gives guests the opportunity to create their own ceramics and sculptures.
Belle Meade Plantation The Greek revival Belle Meade Plantation , is considered the loveliest of Nashville's historic plantations. Nearby is the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and the Cheekwood's Museum of Art , founded by the family that started Maxwell Coffee. The Pineapple Room Restaurant is an authentic Southern tea room that also serves light lunch dishes. Stop into Gallery One , which has a regular schedule of temporary displays.
Whether you choose to tour Nashville as part of a large group or by yourself, there are many ways to see the Music City. It is impossible to list every tour and charter service in town, but the following are some of the most popular.
Walking Tours Grand Ole Opry Tours (+1 615 889 9490/ http://www.opry.com/ ) Sweet Magnolia Tours (+1 615 463 8558 / +1 800 235 5295/ http://www.sweetmagnoliatours.com/ ) Sonshine Tours (+1 615 822 6097/ http://www.sonshinetours.net/ ) First Choice Tours (+1 800 899 1616/ http://www.firstchoicetours.net )
Bus Tours NashTrash Tours (+1 800 342 2132/ http://www.nashtrash.com/ ) John Hopper Tours (+1 615 298 5755 / +1 800 298 5755 ) Nashville Express Tours (+1 800 638 8687 / +1 615 872 7585/ http://www.nashvilleexpress.com/index.html ) Johnny Walker Tours (+1 800 722 1524/ http://www.johnnywalkertours.com/ ) Gray Line Tours (+1 800 251 1864/ http://www.graylinenashville.com/ )
Distillery Tours Jack Daniel's Distillery (+1 931 759 4221/ http://www.jackdaniels.com/ )
Boat Tours Music City Queen General Jackson Showboat
Carriage Tours Second Avenue Carriage Service (+1 615 244 7113/ http://2ndavecarriage.dctn.com/ )
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