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THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN NASHVILLE...
DON'T MISS OUT ON ALL THAT MUSIC CITY HAS TO OFFER! |
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GET OUT AND EXPLORE THE NASHVILLE AREA!
One of the most exciting parts of traveling to a event is the opportunity to explore a new area! Nashville boasts an amazing selection of exciting activities that will make your trip even more spectacular. Check out the list below of things that we would suggest attendees check out while in Music City.
Plus, we've added two events this year that are separate from World Congress, but that you can participate in along side other NCMA members and event attendees.
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COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
www.countrymusichalloffame.org
This isn't just a museum; it's an experience with something for everyone. Rhinestone costumes, seasoned instruments, and tear-stained lyric sheets are only the beginning. Don't miss the Music City Walk of Fame across the street in Walk of Fame Park, where music celebrities who lived, worked, and played in Nashville are commemorated with sidewalk stars.
EXPERIENCE THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM
www.ryman.org
The Ryman Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and a must-see for anyone visiting Nashville. Most famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974, its history as Nashville's premiere theater and central gathering place started even before construction was complete in 1892. Take a tour of the property or purchase tickets to see a live performance in the historic auditorium.
SEE "THE SHOW THAT MADE COUNTRY MUSIC FAMOUS"
www.opry.org
The Grand Ole Opry is dedicated to honoring country music and its history. Every weekend, since its start in November 1925, "The Show That Made Country Music Famous"—The Grand Ole Opry— showcases a mix of legends and contemporary chart-toppers performing country, bluegrass, folk, gospel, and comedic performances and skits. Tour the Grand Ole Opry House as a part of NCMA's Annual World Congress Awards Gala. Learn more.
TOUR MUSIC ROW'S HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B
www.countrymusichalloffame.org/studiob
Visit historic RCA Studio B, one of the world's most important and successful recording studios. More than 35,000 songs were brought to life by the Studio B magic, including more than 1,000 American hits, 40 million-selling singles, and over 200 Elvis Presley recordings (by far more than any other studio). Step into the house of the hitmakers and discover the legend of this Music Row landmark.
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CHECK OUT THE FAMOUS WILDHORSE SALOON
www.wildhorsesaloon.com
The Wildhorse Saloon serves up country that kicks! Daily line-dance lessons are free for those adventurous enough to scoot onto the dance floor. Take a break from dancing to enjoy the famous barbecue. Music's brightest stars often perform here, too.
TAKE IN THE BLUEBIRD CAFE
www.bluebirdcafe.com
The Bluebird Café is one of the world's preeminent listening rooms and the venue has gained worldwide recognition as a songwriter's performance space where the "heroes behind the hits" perform their own songs; songs that have been recorded by chart-topping artists in all genres of music. Located in a small strip mall outside of downtown Nashville, the 100-seat venue is unassuming in appearance but some of the most significant songwriters and artists have performed on this stage.
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TOUR NASHVILLE ALONGSIDE OTHER WORLD CONGRESS ATTENDEES
Want to get a first-hand account of the Nashville area? Participate in one of three tours alongside fellow World Congress attendees. Tour choices include Nashville: A Historic Journey, and Mansions of the South: Antebellum Dreams. Learn more.
EMBARK ON A CULINARY ADVENTURE
www.tnbites.com
The Downtown Nashville Food Tasting Tour was created to give both visitors and locals a unique opportunity to see what the Music City's growing food scene has to offer while also hearing about the history behind the city. On the tour, participants visit six local establishments and sample from their kitchens to provide a true taste of the Music City. The tour is a must for every foodie!
PLAY A ROUND OF GOLF AT GAYLORD SPRINGS GOLF LINKS
www.gaylordsprings.com
Tee off with your colleagues, clients, and friends at Gaylord Springs Golf Links. Recently named one of Tennessee's Top Public Courses by GolfWeek Magazine, Gaylord Springs offers all the benefits of a resort with the availability and reasonable rates of a public course. The 2012 host course of the Tennessee State Open, Gaylord Springs boasts new Mini Verde Bermuda grass greens, giving golfers the purest putting surface around. Plus, World Congress attendees can receive a 10% discount on rounds of golf at Gaylord Springs Golf Links on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21. Learn more.
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GO HIKING AT OLD STONE FORT STATE PARK
www.tn.gov/environment/parks/
OldStoneFort
One of 26 state parks located in the middle Tennessee area, Old Stone Fort State Park is located about an hour south of downtown Nashville. The park is situated on a 2,000-year-old American Indian ceremonial site. It has been identified as perhaps the most spectacularly sited sacred area of its period in the United States and the largest and most complex hilltop enclosure in the south. The park is a local favorite due to its vast hiking trails and breathtaking waterfalls.
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ATTEND AN OUTDOOR CONCERT
www.eventful.com/nashville_tn/venues/riverfront-park-/V0-001-001498455-9
The lawn at Riverfront Park is arguably Music City's favorite outdoor entertainment venue. Connecting the Cumberland River to the city's downtown area, Riverfront Park Nashville also serves as home to the Historic Fort Nashborough. The park schedule is especially busy during the summer months, when amongst other activities the outdoor venue offers people the opportunity to enjoy the many various performances taking place upon a floating stage in the middle of the Cumberland River.
REJUVENATE AT ESCAPE DAY SPA & SALON
www.escapespaces.com
Escape has been voted the best spa in Nashville for six consecutive years! Indulge in all that the day spa has to offer—from massages and scrubs to manicures and pedicures and find out why first hand. Escape invites you to lose track of the outside world in a special timeless space where you can relax and revitalize!
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Do you live in the Nashville area or have you visited recently? Did we miss anything from your list of Nashville to-do's? If so, submit your suggestions to meetings@ncmahq.org .
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