The Music City’s biggest draws are the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, Live on the Green Music Festival, and the Tennessee Renaissance Festival.

Here are some of the best things to do near Nashville:

• Devour fried chicken at Prince’s Hot Chicken or Hattie B’s
• Peruse rare and collectable records at Jack White’s Third Man Records store
• Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and snap a pic
• Spend a day shopping and enjoying the honky tonks along Broadway
• Get front row tickets to a touring performance at the Bridgestone Arena

Enjoy all that Nashville culture has to offer. With music acts of all types touring the city throughout the year, an unforgettable live show is just around the corner.

These are a few of the most popular attractions near Nashville:

• Visit Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, the #1 honky tonk in the world, for a night of country show tunes and cold brews
• Buy tickets for a musical event at the Grand Ol’ Opry
• Catch a touring act at the Ryman Theater, which seats 2,362 inside a classic Hollywood-style performance hall
• Immortalize your time in Nashville with a photo in front of the famous wing mural on Broadway
• Soak in the quaint country charm and good cooking at the classic Loveless Cafe

Nashville is packed with activities to do on a whim. Celebrity-inspired shops, guided tours of the city proper, and ice cream in any flavor imaginable are all activities to explore today.

Here are some fun things to do in Nashville:

• Get your fix of high-end lifestyle shopping at Draper James, Reese Witherspoon’s charming country home store
• Take a guided city tour of Nashville’s most famous murals in your own private golf cart
• Cool down with a bowl of authentic gelato at the Pharmacy in east Nashville
• Sip a local brew of your choice at Jackalope Brewing Company
• Work while you play at Pinewood social, a co-work space and craft cocktail bar that encourages collaboration

When the sun goes down, the city lights up. Dance into the wee hours of the morning at a local honky tonk or imbibe with friends at one of the city’s many bars and eateries.

Nighttime activities near Nashville include:

• Boogieing to all of the honky tonks on Broadway
• A pub crawl through the Midtown neighborhood
• Luxurious cocktails in view of the cityscape at The Gulch rooftop bar
• Savory appetizers in the mellow space at The Patterson House
• Late night coffee at Cafe Coco, open for lounging and sipping 24 hours a day

Nashville’s grandeur isn’t all music related, especially with kid-friendly activities. Visit the Adventure Science Center for hands-on experiments and exhibits, or the Nashville Zoo to see giraffes, owls, and even red kangaroos.

Check out these family-friendly things to do:

• Visit the clouded leopard cub at the Nashville Zoo
• Be a beekeeper for an afternoon on the third floor of the Adventure Science Center
• Cool off and catch some thrills at the Nashville Shores Waterpark
• Take a self-led tour of the tropical flora at the Cheekwood Botanical Garden
• See a live play at the Nashville Children’s Theater

When the weather outside is frightful, indoor activities are pretty delightful. Nashville is home to a variety of activities that can be enjoyed inside all year round.

A few things to do indoors in Nashville:

• Get fit at a Berry’s Bootcamp fitness class
• Cook something special at a Green Hill Cooking Course at a Whole Foods
• Shop for the latest fashions at the Green Hills Mall
• Work on a project and enjoy some of the best coffee in town at Frothy Monkey, which offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian food options
• Devour the hot and cheesy queso at Bakersfield

Float the river, camp in the wild, or catch sunset at a local park. There are so many ways to enjoy Nashville outdoors.

Active things to do in Nashville include:

• A day trip to Radnor Lake for swimming and sunshine
• A visit to 12 South Street’s gigantic murals, which include flowers, patterns, and an unforgettable “I Believe in Nashville” mural creation
• Lounging amid the greenery at Cheekwood Botanical Garden
• Finding a new keepsake at the Nashville Flea Market
• A colorful sunrise or sunset at Love Circle