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Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

1. Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

Journey through Nashville's top sights with a hop-on hop-off trolley tour. Head through 'The District,' a downtown area featuring opportunities for world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment. Learn about Nashville's rich history. Hop aboard the Old Town Trolley to view popular attractions like the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Parthenon, and the Bicentennial Capitol Mall. More than just a sightseeing tour, it's a fun and educational adventure as your trolley conductor provides an entertaining narration that includes little-known facts and behind-the-scenes tips. Avoid city traffic and costly parking with an option that leaves you free to concentrate on taking in the sights. When you're finished, just hop aboard the next Old Town Trolley to continue discovering all that Nashville has to offer. A combination of transportation and entertainment, the Old Town Trolley is the best way to see the city. Offering 13 convenient stops: 1) Lower Broadway 2) 116 5th Ave N: Ryman Auditorium 3) 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S: Country Music Hall of Fame 4) 301 6th Ave N, War Memorial/TPAC5) 401 Gay St: Musicians Hall of Fame 6) 900 Rosa L Parks Blvd: Farmers’ Market 7) Capitol View 8) 1305 Clinton St STE 100: Marathon Village9) 2500 West End Ave, Centennial Park 10) Midtown11) 1901 15th Ave S: Belmont Mansion12) The Gulch 13) 1001 Broadway: Union Station

Nashville: Double-Decker City Tour

2. Nashville: Double-Decker City Tour

See the best of Music City on a double-decker tour bus. Ride in a loop around the heart of Nashville as your guide showcases some of the city's best features. Hop aboard a double-decker tour taking you past the city's most visually interesting spots in just 1 hour, making it perfect for busy schedules. Highlighting over 100 points of interest, this excursion is led by fun, informative drivers and guides. Start from the Court of Flags as your tour heads around Nissan Stadium, and up to the Parthenon at Centennial Par. It then progresses back by the State Capitol and down Lower Broadway. See sights along the way including the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the stately and impressive Vanderbilt University. You'll also encounter a colorful and lively farmers market, as well as the Grammy Museum Gallery.

Nashville: Downtown Helicopter Tour

3. Nashville: Downtown Helicopter Tour

Make your trip to Nashville truly memorable with a helicopter flight over the city's rapidly-growing skyline. Sit back in comfortable leather seats and take in the views. Choose from 2 different options and admire the skyline of 'Music City' and the beautiful rolling hills of Tennessee. Fly over the Parthenon at Centennial Park, the state capitol building, and look straight down at the 50-yard line of the Nissan Stadium. Take in views of the Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the AT&T building, and more. Make your way downtown along Broadway, hovering lower than the tops of the buildings. See if you can spot the legendary Tootsies Lounge from this unique vantage point.

Discover Nashville: Fully Narrated Half-Day City Tour

4. Discover Nashville: Fully Narrated Half-Day City Tour

Discover Nashville on a guided tour of the city's hottest sites aboard a comfortable van. Enjoy admission and self-guided tours of the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and the Ryman Auditorium. Be picked up near the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge and begin your tour through the city's landmarks. Ride through the historic downtown area and take in the vibe at Honk Tonk Row. Pass by Riverfront Park, Fort Nashborough, and the State Capitol.  Drive by the Bicentennial Mall, the Parthenon, Vanderbilt University, and Music Row where the historic Studio B is located. Take a self-guided tour of the Ryman Auditorium, known as the Mother Church of Country Music. Complete your experience with entry to the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. Engage with the music as you make your way through this 37-million dollar interactive musical experience and a tribute to Nashville's country music.

Nashville: The Pink Panther City Adventure Game - App Guided

5. Nashville: The Pink Panther City Adventure Game - App Guided

Welcome to the famous "Music City", Nashville, Tennessee! Start your detective journey at the renowned Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, delving into the history of country music, before heading over to the grand Hermitage Hotel, an emblem of Southern elegance in Downtown Nashville. Get ready for a potential clue or a red herring at Ryman Auditorium, known as the "Mother Church of Country Music". While you're downtown, also stop by Centennial Park, a large urban park located approximately two miles west of downtown, boasting a full-scale replica of The Parthenon. Coffee break at Frothy Monkey, one of Nashville's most beloved coffee chains, is next on the list. Here, test your powers of deduction over a cup of the city's finest brew. Moving on, explore The Gulch, a trendy shopping district, packed with upscale boutiques, renowned eateries, and vibrant murals - a perfect place to hide a clue or two. Don't miss the historic Tennessee State Capitol, standing tall on a hilltop with an awe-inspiring view of the city. The building is steeped in history, with its stunning Greek Revival style architecture and lush grounds. Wrap up your detective adventure, hopefully with the Pink Panther diamond in hand, back at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Here's to a melodious, mysterious day in the Music City! Please note, this is a Driving and Walking Tour Experience, where you are navigated to locations that unlock new parts of the story. You are encouraged to explore freely at your own leisure.

Civil Rights Tour Of Nashville

6. Civil Rights Tour Of Nashville

Surrounded by the bliss of country music, it is a little-known fact that Nashville was at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. However, students at the city's predominantly black universities led the way in non-violent protests in the 1950s and 60s. Journey with your fun and informative guides to attractions and local hideaways around the city that are significant to the Civil Rights Movement on this 1.5-hour walking tour. On this tour, you’ll experience the civil rights story and gain renewed activism around race and equality. This tour reminds us all that the movement is a part of American history, not just African American history. Explore the parallels between what happened then and what’s happening now in the world of diversity and inclusion. Sit with us at the infamous Woolworth lunch counter where the sit-ins took place. Today, the new Woolworth represents the change that activists fought for. Join the Civil Rights Movement Tour to pay homage to the tragically beautiful movement that shaped the united states. During your tour, you will see rare and unique attractions that make for the best photo ops and experience a fun “behind-the-scenes” take on the story of the Music City with an “off-the-beaten-path” approach.

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What people are saying about Centennial Park, Nashville

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4.7 / 5

based on 1,053 reviews

The City Tour was fun, informative, and a useful guide in planning our Nashville visit. John was knowledgeable & humorous and offered tons of useful advice and suggestions (places to eat and visit) that were so helpful during our stay. Definitely recommend.

Even though it rained, my wife and I had a great time. The guide was entertaining as well as informative.

Gives you a good overview of what is around the area and the history.

A great way to see Nashville and learn about the history!

All the guides were knowledgeable and entertaining