The Great Indoors
Frist Art Museum →
Stunning art deco building with rotating exhibits that consistently impress. One of Nashville's most beloved cultural institutions.
Midtown
Ryman Auditorium →
The Mother Church of Country Music — tour it during the day or catch a show at night. An essential Nashville experience.
Downtown
Grand Ole Opry →
What began as a radio broadcast in 1925 is now an American icon and Nashville's #1 attraction. Catch a live show if you can.
Opryland
Country Music Hall of Fame →
Even non-country fans love this museum. Fascinating history, engaging exhibits, and a beautifully designed space.
Downtown
Gaylord Opryland Resort →
City under glass with over 4 acres of lush indoor gardens, waterfalls, restaurants, and spas. Worth a visit even if you're not staying.
Opryland
RCA Studio B →
Tour the legendary Music Row recording studio where Elvis recorded more than 200 songs. A must for music history lovers.
Music Row
The Johnny Cash Museum →
The most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia in the world. Dedicated to the life of the Man in Black.
Downtown
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery →
Historic Tennessee whiskey distillery with fascinating tours and tastings in a beautiful Germantown facility.
Germantown
Nashville Predators →
Catch the Preds at Bridgestone Arena during hockey season — one of the loudest and most electric home-crowd atmospheres in the NHL.
Downtown
National Museum of African American Music →
The only museum dedicated to African American music across all genres — gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and beyond. Interactive exhibits and powerful storytelling.
Downtown
Pinewood Social →
Six bowling lanes, a pool, creative cocktails, and a full restaurant under one roof. The kind of place where you show up for a drink and stay for three hours.
SoBro
Eastside Bowl →
Converted big-box store turned East Nashville playground — 16 bowling lanes, two live music stages, an arcade, and a full diner. Something for everyone.
East Nashville
Up-Down Nashville →
80+ arcade games from the '80s and '90s, skee-ball, pinball, and craft pizza — all games just 25 cents. Dog-friendly rooftop patio with downtown views.
East Nashville
No Quarter →
Pinball bar with 19 rotating machines, craft beer, and Wednesday night tournaments. Low-key, all-ages on Sundays, and exactly as fun as it sounds.
East Nashville
Pins Mechanical Co. →
Duckpin bowling, retro arcade games, ping pong, and three bars in a sprawling Gulch space. Dog-friendly patio with fire pits. All ages until 8pm.
The Gulch
Puttshack →
Tech-infused mini golf with four 9-hole courses, great food, and craft cocktails. Competitive, family-friendly, and way more fun than you'd expect.
The Gulch