Why Vacation In Nashville?

Slide on your cowboy boots and come on down to Nashville, Tennessee, the country music capital of the world. Although the city is home to country music, there are also plenty of other things to do. In fact, Nashville is the state's most diverse and dynamic city.

There's no denying that steel guitars and country singers make Nashville a favorite vacation destination. Visit the Grand Ole Opry to enjoy the rhythms and tones of great country music artists. For a historical perspective, take a trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, located downtown. Enjoy the exhibits while you find out about country music legends like Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley.

You'll find fun for the whole family at both the Nashville Zoo and Wave Country. You can get up close and personal with everything from elephants to cougars at the Nashville Zoo. Or you can splish splash your way down some terrific water slides at Wave Country water park. Kids will also get a kick out of the interactive exhibits at the Cumberland Science Museum.

For the horticulturalist in you, there are two exceptionally nice natural attractions in Nashville. The Opryland Hotel Indoor Garden and Collections houses a gorgeous collection of tropical plants within a two-acre area. At Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum of Art, the flowers and greenery welcome you to the beautiful grounds.

There are many fine restaurants in Nashville, and this city is famous for its Southern barbecue. If you want a more entertaining meal, take a dinner cruise along the Cumberland River on the General Jackson Showboat.