Top Nashville Attractions & Museums

This guided tour of the Belle Meade Mansion offers an unforgettable experience at one of Nashville's most iconic historic sites, with a wine tasting. Explore the impressive 1853 Greek Revival Mansion on a guided tour, then enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at the on-site Belle Meade Winery. Your admission also includes access to the scenic grounds, historic outbuildings, outdoor games, walking trails, gift shops, and the delicious Belle Meade Meat & Three restaurant.

Explore the best of country music’s past and present with this Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum ticket. Situated in the heart of downtown Nashville, this beautifully modern facility is known as the “Smithsonian of country music,” offering 350,000 square feet of dynamic, state-of-the-art galleries, archival storage, educational classrooms, retail stores, restaurants, and special event space—all with a stunning view of the rest of Music City. It’s a must-see venue for all fans of country music.

Visit the National Museum of African American Music during your time in Nashville for a comprehensive look at the vast contributions that African-Americans have made to American music. The exhibits feature the legacy and accomplishments of African-Americans, using history and interactive technology to this new attraction in Music City.

Follow in the footsteps of country legends on a self-guided tour of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, a downtown venue known as "The Mother Church of Country Music." Explore five exhibits on the Ryman Auditorium’s musical history, with footage of celebrity hosts to introduce each one. This self-guided Ryman Auditorium tour offers the chance to explore Nashville country music on your own schedule, and take a commemorative on-stage photo.

Purchase your admission ticket to the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee in advance to breeze past entrance queues and head straight into the museum, where a wealth of artifacts await. Explore exhibits that display instruments used by the country’s top musicians like Elvis, George Harrison, and Frank Sinatra. Plus, your ticket grants you access to the interactive GRAMMY Museum Gallery®, where you can immerse yourself in the history of the awards.

Get oriented with Nashville on this quick "New Nashville" tour, which was designed to show off the best of the city for those short on time or who only want an introduction before exploring more on their own. Traveling by open-top double-decker bus, you'll pass by more than 100 landmarks and attractions, such as Ryman Auditorium and Vanderbilt University.

Step into Nashville’s musical history on a guided tour of RCA Studio B that includes admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Visit a recording studio that helped to shape the 'Nashville Sound,' then explore country music heritage with interactive exhibits and recordings. Multiple departure times are available for this tour of RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame, in the historic heart of Nashville.

Experience the magic of the Smoky Mountains on a full-day trip from Nashville to Dollywood, the award-winning theme park founded by country legend Dolly Parton. Travel in comfort with round-trip luxury transportation from Gray Line Tennessee and enjoy scenic mountain views along the way. Your ticket includes Dollywood admission, same-day round-trip transportation, and a $40 food voucher to savor authentic Southern cuisine and the park’s famous cinnamon bread. Inside, enjoy over 50 world-class rides and attractions, including the Dollywood Express steam train, family coasters, and thrilling adventures. Beyond the rides, discover live entertainment, seasonal festivals, and Appalachian crafts that celebrate the culture and spirit of East Tennessee. Whether you’re chasing thrills, tasting local flavors, or soaking in the Smoky Mountain charm, this all-inclusive day trip offers the perfect mix of excitement, comfort, and Southern hospitality.

Enjoy skip-the-line admission to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry for an evening of live country music featuring new stars and legends. After the show, take a guided backstage tour exploring artist entrances, iconic dressing rooms, and Studio A, the former home of "HEE HAW." Stand in the famous wooden circle where stars perform. Premium seating options are available for an elevated experience.

Visit three top attractions in Nashville with the convenience of a combination ticket that is good for admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B, and the Hatch Show Print tour. See the glittering exhibits of the Country Music Hall of Fame on a self-guided tour, then take guided tours at both RCA Studio B (where Elvis recorded) and the Hatch Show Print shop.

Step into the heart of Music City at Madame Tussauds Nashville, featuring over 60 lifelike wax figures of iconic musicians from Johnny Cash to Taylor Swift. Explore themed zones like the Grand Ole Opry stage and the Jazz Bar, celebrating the legends who shaped American music. Upgrade your experience with a 5-wine tasting at Amber Falls Winery, blending music history with award-winning flavors (21+ only).

Guarantee your entry to the historic Belmont Mansion, the largest house built in Tennessee before the Civil War, by booking your admission ticket in advance. Enjoy an introduction with a historical interpreter, then explore the Italianate villa on a self-guided tour. Visiting Belmont Mansion is an opportunity to explore one of the few 1850s-era homes still standing in Nashville.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a major stop on many Nashville travelers' itineraries, making ticket lines painfully long on most days. Bypass the annoyance of standing in line just to buy your way in, and instead, purchase your admission ticket online ahead of time. You’ll get to explore the hall of fame at your own pace with an audio guide that’s available in five languages.

Discover how the Civil War affected Belle Meade and Nashville On the Battle at Belle Meade tour, learn about how the Harding-Jacksons and those enslaved on the property lived through the American Civil War. On this dynamic outdoor walking tour you will make multiple stops across the property, following the footsteps of the soldiers who skirmished at Belle Meade. Discover how the US Colored Troops, the Army of the Cumberland, and the Army of Tennessee fought at the Battle of Nashville, and its impact on the American Civil War. All ages welcome. This tour does not go inside the mansion.

Get access to an intimate concert with one of the world's most famous songwriters at the VIP Songwriter Series Performance. Buy your tickets in advance to this popular (and often sold-out) show at the Ford Theater, hosted by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. After the question and answer session following the show, you'll also be able to access the Country Music Hall of Fame with your ticket, where you can explore at your leisure.

Upgrade your visit to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville with a VIP option that provides access to the exclusive Circle Room, the Opry’s stylish luxury lounge and includes a welcome visit from an Opry performing artist before the show. Get a commemorative photo, and enjoy the provided refreshments, which include two drinks from the top-shelf bar, and southern-style appetizers. Opens one hour before showtime, and closes after the intermission.

Discover the rich legacy of country music at The Alan Jackson Museum. This intimate space showcases exclusive memorabilia, iconic outfits, and personal artifacts from Alan Jackson's illustrious career. Walk through the stories behind his timeless songs, explore his Georgia roots, and celebrate his record-breaking achievements through a glittering display of awards. Perfect for fans of all ages, this experience is a unique chance to connect with the music and memories that have shaped a generation.

Elevate your museum visit with a 1-hour Guided Tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. This docent-let experience begins at 8:30am, beginning before the museum opens to the public, and transports guests through country music history with engaging narratives about the people, places, songs and stages that have played a part in the sound's storied history - supplemented by priceless instruments, dazzling stagewear, and iconic artifacts. Following the guided tour, you are welcome to reenter the museum galleries and continue exploring on your own.

Discover a different side of Nashville’s history with this Belle Meade Plantation Journey to Jubilee history tour. This guided educational tour focuses on the lives and stories of the African Americans enslaved on this plantation. It’s an interactive experience, encouraging dialog and conversation about the history of slavery while honoring the legacies of those who suffered on this property. You’re allowed to tour the property alone after the experience and can enjoy a complimentary wine tasting.

Belmont Mansion is the largest house built in Nashville, Tennessee, prior to the Civil War. Constructed between 1850 and 1860 by the Acklen family, the mansion is one of the few homes from this period still standing in the city today, which makes it one of Nashville’s most significant historic attractions. A visit offers the opportunity to explore 19th-century Nashville through the history of this place and the lives of the people who shaped it, including both free and enslaved individuals whose experiences are essential to understanding the site.

Leave Nashville with perhaps the ultimate souvenir—your own letterpress poster from legendary Hatch Show Print—thanks to this great combo tour that takes in two classic country music experiences. Tour Hatch Show Print with a guide, learn how they still make posters for the Grand Ole Opry House & Museum, then create your very own print. After that, explore the Country Music Hall of Fame independently.

Explore some of Nashville’s top museums and attractions at your own pace with the Nashville Multi-Attraction Pass. Enjoy admission tickets to each destination, saving time and money with discounted and pre-booked fares. Highlights include Admission to the Johnny Cash Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame, 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour, RCA Studio B OR Hatch Show Print Studio, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Nashville, and a moonshine tasting at Ole Smoky Moonshine.

Cover a whopping fifteen of Nashville’s most unmissable locations during this one-day VIP pass on the city’s Hop-On, Hop-Off trolley tour. Get down wherever you’d like, and spend as long as you want in each location. Tours include admission tickets to the Country Music Hall of Fame, a guided tour of RCA music studios, and a liqueur tasting at Old Smoky Moonshine Distillery.