Country Music Tours & Attractions in Nashville, Tennessee

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Country Music Hall of Fame

The Country Music Hall of Fame is a 37 million dollar structure that spans an entire block of downtown Nashville.

Music City, USA, is the one and only home of all things country music, and around every Nashville corner lies a significant moment in the genre's rich history. Whether you've always been a big fan of the sound of country, or are just now learning to appreciate the words and melodies that strike close to home, you will appreciate all that this beautiful city has to offer in the way of music education.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

• A must-see on your visit to Nashville is the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The grand opening of this 37-million dollar facility opened up every facet of America's music for the world to see. The Hall of Fame Rotunda will overwhelm you as you find yourself surrounded by the bronze plaques displaying all of the Hall of Fame inductees. Inside the museum, you'll find a seemingly endless collection of memorabilia that will reveal the history of country music, and you'll be able to stop in at the museum's shop to find something to remember your visit by.

Grand Ole Opry

• Don't leave Nashville without seeing a live performance at the Grand Ole Opry. No matter who is performing, you are sure to be entertained as you have never been before. Those southerners know how to do it up right! This live radio show has been running for nearly 80 years now, so come on and be a part of music history. The show is hosted at the "Mother Church of Country," the Ryman Auditorium, from November through February, and at the Grand Ole Opry House on Briley Parkway the rest of the year.

General Jackson Showboat Evening Cruise

• For an evening of fun, consider the General Jackson Showboat Evening Cruise Show and Dinner. You will cruise down the Cumberland River singing, dancing, dining, and making memories on this paddlewheel boat. Depending on the time of year, you will witness performances that can rival even the best of theaters. Performance and shows rotate throughout the year, so be sure to check the General Jackshow Showboat schedule to see who will be on stage during your cruise!

Honky Tonk Row

• Whether you're looking for somewhere to just go walkin' after midnight or need a place to cry a tear in your beer, head down to Honky Tonk Row. Get your bearings straight on the Nashville Nights Tour, where you'll get a narrated tour of several Music City landmarks before heading down for a drink and music at the honky tonks. You'll see the Ryman Auditorium, drive past the State Capital, cruise historic Second Avenue, see the Wild Horse Saloon and find the Country Music Hall of Fame. Then it's on to Legends Corner where live music abounds and the first drink is on the house. Afterwards, you can decide if you would like to hang out at Legends Corner or mosey around and explore the Hard Rock Cafe, the Wild Horse Saloon, or any of the other great honky tonks. No matter where you go, you will see and hear why Nashville is Music City, USA.