Must-see attractions in Downtown & the Gulch

  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum August 1, 2014 in Nashville, TN. It opened in 1961 and preserves the evolving history and traditions of country music.

    Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

    Downtown & the Gulch

    This monumental museum, reflecting the near-biblical importance of country music to Nashville's soul, is a must-see whether you're a country music fan or…

  • Cumberland Park

    Downtown & the Gulch

    This 6.5-acre park hugs the Cumberland River's eastern bank across from downtown. For kids, there's a climbing wall and an innovative washboard play area…

  • Nashville Public Library – Downtown

    Downtown & the Gulch

    For an excellent overview of the Civil Rights movement in Nashville, check out the Civil Rights Collection, a permanent exhibit in the 2nd-floor galleries…

  • Frist Art Museum

    Downtown & the Gulch

    A top-notch post office turned art museum and complex, hosting traveling exhibitions of everything from American folk art to Picasso, and as off-the-wall…

  • John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge

    Downtown & the Gulch

    For a photogenic view of Nashville's skyline, stroll to the middle of this lovely truss bridge across the Cumberland River. Seigenthaler, longtime editor…

  • 5th Ave of the Arts

    Downtown & the Gulch

    Home to several visual art galleries, Nashville’s premier art district is just a quick walk up from the honky-tonks on Broadway. This historic block is…

  • Riverfront Park

    Downtown & the Gulch

    This narrow park sits between downtown and the Cumberland River. Take your pooch for a romp in the dog park, have a picnic as you watch the barges from…

  • Schermerhorn Symphony Center

    Downtown & the Gulch

    Fronted by six majestic pillars, this grand neoclassic concert hall was completed in 2006 at a cost of $123.5 million. It hosts the Nashville Symphony as…

  • Tennessee State Museum

    Downtown & the Gulch

    This engaging museum, which moved into spiffy new digs in 2018, offers a worthy, balanced look at the state's past, with Native American handicrafts,…

  • Johnny Cash Museum & Store

    Downtown & the Gulch

    Nashville's museum dedicated to 'The Man in Black' is smallish but houses the most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia in…

  • Bicentennial Capitol Mall

    Downtown & the Gulch

    Downtown Nashville's 19-acre green lung swoops grandly north from the Tennessee State Capitol, giving unparalleled (and much televised) views of its white…

  • Capitols

    Tennessee State Capitol

    Downtown & the Gulch

    This 1845–59 Greek Revival building was built from local limestone and marble by slaves and prison inmates working alongside European artisans. Around the…

  • Music City Walk of Fame Park

    Downtown & the Gulch

    Glossy plaques honor songwriters and musicians who have made significant contributions to the Nashville music scene. Give a nod to Kid Rock, say howdy to…

  • Music City Center

    Downtown & the Gulch

    Opened in 2013, this convention and events complex looks up-to-the-nanosecond modern. It hosts everything from pool-and-spa expos to auditions for The…

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