Things to do in Central Tennessee
Activities, attractions and tours
Visit Central Tennessee
Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.
Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.
Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.
Most popular experiences in Central Tennessee
Tours & day trips
See all 175 activities
Nashville Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 56 activities
General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville
Private & custom tours
See all 36 activities
Historical Graveyard Tour of Nashville
Adventure & outdoor
See all 27 activities
Waterfall Wonders Hiking Tour with Brewery Stop from Nashville
Attractions
See all 16 activities
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission in Nashville
What to do in Central Tennessee
Popular places to visit
Grand Ole Opry
A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.
Broadway
When you visit Broadway, a favorite shopping spot in Nashville, you can browse for souvenirs. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Vanderbilt University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Bridgestone Arena
Catch an event at Bridgestone Arena during your trip to Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Music City Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Music City Center, a top convention center in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Ryman Auditorium
Take a tour of this historic performing arts venue and watch shows on a stage that has welcomed world-renowned names from Sarah Bernhardt to Johnny Cash.
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center during your trip to Nashville. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Opryland Hotel Gardens
Go on a pleasant boat ride around a maze of canals. Crawl through the Learning Log for exhibits in these large and spectacular indoor gardens.
Areas of Central Tennessee
Downtown Nashville
Sounds of country and honky-tonk resonate around the streets of Music City. Watch a show, attend a hockey match and walk in the footsteps of U.S. presidents.
Music Row
Get a feel for the historic music flowing through the heart of Nashville in this cradle of country and gospel genres.
SoBro
While visiting SoBro, you might make a stop by sights like Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Opryland
Music lovers, theater-goers, families and golfers flock to the many diverse attractions of this action-packed entertainment district of Music City.
The District
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to The District. A stop by Broadway or Ryman Auditorium might round out your trip.
The Gulch
Once a railway hub, this neighborhood is now packed with trendy gyms, quirky boutiques and live music bars and is decorated by colorful murals.
- Hotels near Music City Center
- Hotels near Bridgestone Arena
- Hotels near Nissan Stadium
- Hotels near Opry Mills
- Hotels near Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
- Hotels near Opryland Hotel Gardens
- Hotels near Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Hotels near Belmont University
- Hotels near Jack Daniel's Distillery
- Hotels near Mall at Green Hills
- Hotels near Printer's Alley