Walk in the footsteps of Willy Nelson, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift and other country music legends in Downtown Nashville. The district is the beating heart of Music City and home to world-class attractions. Bar-hop on Honky Tonk Highway and explore trendy boutiques, cafes and restaurants housed in handsome historic buildings.
Things to do in Downtown / Sobro
The music never stops on Nashville's legendary Honky Tonk Highway. From neon-lit bars covered with country music memorabilia to hole-in-the-wall establishments where icons like Dierks Bentley started their careers, Honky Tonk Highway buzzes with activity 365 days a year. Make a beeline for the bar, order a glass of Tennessee whisky and settle in for a show.
Pay your respects to Patsy Cline, Hank Williams and other luminaries at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. You’ll find your favourite country music stars in the enormous Hall of Fame Rotunda and see a gleaming Cadillac driven by Elvis Presley. Enjoy live performances by local bands and iconic artists in the state-of-the-art CMA Theatre.
Whether you’re looking for full-grain cowhide or vegan leather alternatives, you’ll find cowboy boots for every occasion in Downtown Nashville. The city centre is packed with stores where you can buy Western-inspired souvenirs. Browse racks of diamante-encrusted shirts and splurge on a genuine rabbit felt cowboy hat.
From crumbly biscuits drenched in rich gravy to perfectly cooked steaks, there’s plenty to fill you up in Downtown Nashville. Bottomless brunch is a weekend ritual in Downtown Nashville. Order crumbly biscuits drenched in rich gravy, syrup-drenched pancake stacks and fried chicken with waffles. And of course, bottomless mimosas.
Getting around Downtown / Sobro
Downtown Nashville is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The Old Town Trolley is a fast and novel way to get around Downtown Nashville, while local buses and trains also operate in Downtown Nashville. Nashville International Airport is a 25-minute drive away.