There’s more to Nashville than great country music. And while a visit to the Grand Ole Opry is still a “must-do”, GO, through its partner CitySites, offers discounts to these alternative activities.
History and civics buffs will love Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, home of the seventh president of the United States. Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961, the museum has been open to the public since 1889.
The property is considered to be the most accurately preserved early presidential home in the country and, comprised of 1,120 acres, one of the largest and most visited. The grounds include a historic garden, field quarters, historical markers, wildlife and more.
Located only minutes from downtown and Gaylord Opryland Resort, this is a must-do when visiting Music City. A Grounds Pass to The Hermitage provides access to tour the museum and exhibit, film, grounds, garden and tomb, and audio tour as well as Jackson’s tomb.
If Mansion Tour tickets are available, the sightseeing pass holder can upgrade at check-in. The Hermitage hosts a variety of special events throughout the year which can be found on the website.
No trip to the Music City would be complete without a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The museum experience includes the Hall of Fame rotunda, the historic RCA Studio B and the Hatch Show Print, a working press print shop founded in 1879. Enthusiasts will enjoy many world class exhibitions, live events and family activities, plus a library and research center that houses a collection of documents, recordings, and other materials related to country music.
Purchase tickets here to jump the wait line of The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum with access to all of the museum’s exhibit galleries, the library and research center, and a variety of public programming events.
Want to see it all? Check out the Gray Line Nashville City tour. This Music City’s bus tour features both trolleys and double decker buses to see the whole city. Sit back and relax during a 90-minute guided tour that is led by entertaining and informative guides with 16 stops and over 100 points of interests.
For those who can’t get enough of their favorite celebrities, there is Madame Tussauds Nashville, which is a world famous wax figure attraction which focuses on American musical icons. The site features interactive activities with themes’ music along the journey. Visitors can sing along with Patsy Cline in the 1950’s WSM Studio, rock out with Elvis & the Million Dollar Quartet, help Bruce Springsteen write a hit song, step into an iconic pop music video, or join current country stars on stage of the Grand Ole Opry.
Looking for group fun? Check out one of the area’s Escape Game locations, in Berry Hill or the Gold Rush Opry. Many experiences are available including one in which each team will represent an “up and coming band,” challenging players to locate a famous producer’s hidden contract to produce a hit record and the key to escaping the studio. The Escape Game Nashville offers several experiences, including Special Ops: Mysterious Market and Gold Rush to find hidden gold and more.
Want to save even more time and money?
Purchase The Sightseeing FlexPass Nashville for entry to gates 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 activities and from the more than 20 to choose from! Or opt for the Sightseeing Day Pass Nashville and choose from more than 30 attractions and offers in Nashville.
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