Music City – The Complete Package

Nashville is where music is inspired, created, recorded and performed. Nashville’s promise is to provide the ultimate musical entertainment experience...celebrated throughout our diverse cultural and entertainment offerings...and presented in an authentic, unique, friendly and unpretentious atmosphere.

But, if you want more than music, Nashville offers a complete array of entertainment options to suit every taste.

From quiet listening rooms to high-energy dance floors to live stage shows like those at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium, you can experience the true music of Music City all over town. Whatever the choice, you're sure to find the city's nightlife hits all the right notes.

From a musical perspective, Nashville is certainly known as a creative center. Those same artistic instincts extend to visual and performing arts as well. Nashville has long been known as "Athens of the South" for the emphasis it has placed on education and fine arts. The city continues to be home to a vibrant, ever-growing art scene with variety of art museums, galleries, and even a college solely dedicated to fine arts, design and film.

Nashville’s palate offers everything from Southern fare to haute cuisine with quite literally everything in between with dining options to suit any taste. Here, a perfect barbecue (pork, of course) is as celebrated as the most spectacular creation from any of the city's award-winning chefs. Whether it's a family-friendly meal, dinner and a show or a romantic repast, the city's restaurants serve every dish with a side of Southern hospitality.

Any city that was founded as a fort in 1779 is certain to be packed with history. And Nashville certainly doesn't disappoint in that department. Music City was home to two U.S. presidents, the site of bloody Civil War battles, host of the 1897 World's Fair and the quintessential antebellum Southern city. The Nashville area offers a vivid portrait of a bygone era, featuring graceful architecture, opulent mansions, a rich riverfront merchant district and much more. And Music City is still making history.

From national names and elite designers to local artisans, Nashville's diverse shopping scene is the perfect fit for any style or price range. With both large malls and eclectic shopping districts, it's easy to while away an afternoon (or two or three) indulging in a Music City shopping spree.

It's a perfect time to plan a family getaway to Music City! There's so much to do that engages family members of all ages. Family-friendly attractions and restaurants, arts and historical sites, water fun, outdoor events, children's theatre and, of course, live music! Family vacation packages are conveniently designed for you or you can create your own. Music City is the perfect gas-saver getaway! Book your trip today and spend time with your family.

Nashville ranks #13 on TripAdvisor's list of Best Family Friendly Vacations!

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