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Things to see in Nashville, Tennessee (United States): 49 places and when to go
Nashville, Tennessee is a city in United States with around 877,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 49 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (21), History (9), Museums and art (8). The best known are Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Tennessee State Capitol and Ryman Auditorium. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 36.1719, -86.7819
- Population
- About 877,000
- Places
- 49 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (21) · History (9) · Museums and art (8) · Wildlife (8) · Nature (7) · Hiking (7)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 654 km as the crow flies
What to see in Nashville, Tennessee
The places in and around Nashville, Tennessee, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumHall of fame1.6 km
- Tennessee State CapitolState capitol building of the U.S. state of Tennessee708 m
- Ryman AuditoriumConcert hall and theatre in Nashville, Tennessee, United States1.2 km
- Nashville Zoo at GrassmereNon-profit organization in Tennessee, US10 km
- Nashville Tennessee TempleTemple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints26 km
- Frist Art MuseumArt museum in Nashville1.6 km
- Hermitage HotelHistoric hotel in Nashville, Tennessee916 m
- RCA Studio BAmerican music recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee built in 19562.6 km
- Carter HouseTennessee state-owned historic site30 km
- Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7Masonic temple in Franklin, United States of America28 km
- Belle Meade PlantationMuseums and art10 km
- CarntonHistoric plantation house and museum in Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee31 km
- Christ Presbyterian ChurchChurch in Tennessee, United States16 km
- Fort NashboroughFormer stockade in Nashville, Tennessee1.0 km
- Jubilee HallOn a university campus in Nashville, Tennessee, a building completed in 18762.1 km
- Rock CastleHistoric house in Tennessee, United States20 km
- Franklin BattlefieldNature · History30 km
- WynnewoodHistoric building in Tennessee49 km
- Bear Wallow DistilleryDistillery340 km
- Bearded Iris BrewingBrewery1.1 km
- Bearded Iris - Sylvan SupplyBrewery5.4 km
- Big Machine Distillery & TavernDistillery6.6 km
- Birdsong TrailHiking44 km
- Blackstone Brewing Co.Brewery3.0 km
And the other 25, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Corsair Distillery, Diskin Cidery, Dozen Bakery, East Nashville Beer Works, Fat Bottom Brewing Co., Horse Creek Winery, Jackalope Brewery, Jackalope Brewing Company, Monday Night Preservation Co., Nashville Craft Distilery, Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, New Heights Brewery, Ole Smoky Moonshine, Proper Sake Co., Tennessee Brew Works, TennFold Brewing
- Diving: Dive Below H2O Scuba
- Hiking: High Ridge Trail, Mayo Wix Trail, Owl Ridge Trail, Shoreline Trail, Tennessee History Trail, Woodchuck Hollow Trail
- With kids: Nashville Shores Water Park, Soundwaves at Gaylord Opryland
When to go to Nashville, Tennessee
The best time to visit Nashville, Tennessee is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:48
- FebPossible10:40
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:55
- JunBest time14:27
- JulBest time14:14
- AugBest time13:23
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:03
- NovPossible10:02
- DecPossible9:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. In June, 49 of the 49 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Nashville, Tennessee
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 654 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee6 places51 km
- Clarksville, Tennessee7 places65 km
- Columbia, Tennessee9 places66 km
- Bowling Green, Kentucky8 places96 km
- Cave City5 places128 km
- Huntsville, Alabama17 places162 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Nashville, Tennessee?
The best known: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Tennessee State Capitol, Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, Nashville Tennessee Temple. In all, 49 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Nashville, Tennessee?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33.
How do you get to Nashville, Tennessee?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 654 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Nashville, Tennessee as the destination and these 49 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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