Here's our pick of the top 'must see' Nashville music attractions. Your Bon Voyage consultant will talk through them all and prebook the ones you are most keen to experience.
The Grand Ole Opry - the Home of Country Music has to be top of your list - here's the lowdown!
The Country Music Hall of Fame – when you step into the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, you embark on a trip through decades of country music history. This architecturally stunning building stretches over an entire block of Nashville and features exhibits sure to thrill. A towering wall of honor features displays of every gold and platinum record to hit the country music charts, as well as exhibits dedicated to the music trailblazers and legends that have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. The 40,000-square-foot museum also features rare recordings, memorabilia, and special traveling exhibits. You can also catch a show at the state-of-the-art Ford Theater, which is housed on the grounds of the museum.
Historic RCA Studio B - once the recording home of popular music titans such as Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Eddy Arnold, and the Everly Brothers. The storied studio's exterior has been renovated and the interior has been returned to its 1970s-era prime as an analog "temple of sound." RCA Studio B first became known as one of the cradles of the "Nashville Sound" in the 1960s. A sophisticated style characterized by background vocals and strings, the Nashville Sound both revived the popularity of country music and helped establish Nashville as an international recording center. Hitmakers in Studio B have included Arnold, Jennings, Bobby Bare, Parton, Reeves, Willie Nelson, and Floyd Cramer, among others.
Ryman Auditorium – Explore the coveted halls of the Ryman Auditorium on a self-guided tour that finishes on the very stage where legends performed. You'll physically feel the history that whirls through the Ryman - home to the Grand Ole Opry for more than thirty years. You'll start by sitting in the original pews and viewing a short film presentation narrated by Trisha Yearwood. "If These Walls Could Talk" will take you from the beginning of the Ryman's history through to today. After the film, you can head down to the legendary stage to stand underneath the lights and have a photo taken "singing" in front of the Grand Ole Opry audience!
Old Town Trolley Tour is a great way to get the lay of the land and more than just a sightseeing tour. The trolley conductor provides an entertaining narration that includes little-known facts and behind-the-scenes glimpses on all things Music City.