Welcome to my first mini-guide, friends! Its focus will be on my recent trip to Nashville, Tennessee, where I was visiting family over a long weekend. It was a personal trip, so I wasn’t in blogging mode, which means I didn’t make an effort to take a lot of photos while exploring the city. But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t a lack of cool places to photograph!
That’s why, I thought a mini-guide was more appropriate for my Nashville trip. I have a great list of notable things to do and places to go. But I don’t have a lot of snapshots of said places. So you’re just going to have to take my word for it! 😉
Things to do in Nashville, Tennessee:
- Go hiking at the beautiful Radnor Lake State Park (just 35 mins from Nashville).
- Wander through the Cheekwood Botanical Gardens. Don’t forget to purchase a ticket before going.
- Explore the sprawling Gaylord Opryland Resort.
- Go shopping in the 12South neighborhood.
- Hang out and listen to music on Broadway.
- Check out Bridgestone Arena’s event calendar for concerts or sporting events while you’re in town. We saw John Mayer and went to a hockey game. Both were quite fun!
- Put your boots on and go line dancing at Wild Horse. Newbie? No worries, they have someone walking you through the steps.
- Go bowling + listen to live music at Brooklyn Bowl. Make sure to reserve your spot ahead of time.
- Wine tasting at Arrington Vineyards.
- Take Instagram photos at the Graduate Hotel, What Lifts You (Wings) Mural in The Gulch, and Play-Well Heart Mural (on the side of Barista Parlor).
Places to eat or drink in Nashville, Tennessee:
- Grab lunch at The Loveless Cafe for some Southern cooking and their famous Nashville biscuits.
- Sixty Vines is a great spot for dinner. Don’t forget to hang out on the patio after.
- The Greenhouse Bar is what you’re expecting – A bar and longe in a greenhouse. It is a unique spot!
- The Hampton Social is another great place for Instagram photos and yummy food.
- Stopped for coffee and pastries at The Frothy Monkey (12South location).
- The old-school Pharmacy Burger Parlor + Beer Garden looks like a fun place to spend the afternoon.
- If you’re looking for a breakfast spot, head to Five Daughters Bakery (the 12South location).
- Check out Yee-Haw Brewing Co to try out some local beer.
- Head to the rooftop bar at Tootsies Orchid Lounge on Broadway. It’s the purple building!
And that’s the nitty-gritty of it. I’d say that this is a great list for a long weekend or even a week exploring Nashville. It will give you plenty to do and allows you to explore various parts of the city and beyond.
Let’s go places,
Sarah
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