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Nashville Farmers’ Market
Sheds, food stalls, and local produce next to the Bicentennial Mall. Easy lunch that is not Broadway.
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The Parthenon
A full-scale Parthenon replica in Centennial Park, with a giant Athena inside and a lawn made for a slow afternoon.
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Wine & vineyards
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
Mansion tour, grounds, and a winery tasting on the old thoroughbred farm.
Outdoors
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Honeysuckle Farms
Kids’ farm day — animals, seasonal events, out of the downtown grid.
Bars & nightlife
Live music
Lower Broadway
The honky-tonk strip — cover bands, neon, and a crawl from 1st to 5th. Do it once, preferably before 9 p.m. or with a plan.
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Historic Travellers Rest
An early Nashville house museum south of town — quieter history than the Broadway museums.
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Zanies Comedy Club
A proper comedy club a short walk from Broadway when you want seats, a two-drink minimum, and someone else talking.
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Tennessee State Museum
Free state history museum next to the Bicentennial Mall. Good when you need air-conditioning and context.
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National Museum of African American Music
Interactive, loud in the right way, and the best museum in town if you care about where American music actually comes from.
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Madame Tussauds Nashville
Wax country stars next to the Hall of Fame. Fine for a group that wants photos more than a museum.