The Grand Ole Opry has broadcasted live country and bluegrass music for more than 75 years. The Opry has featured countless artists on its stage, a list that is a virtual "who's who" in the music industry. You don't want to miss this historic landmark while visiting Nashville, either by taking in a live show or a backstage tour.

Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is home to more than 3,000 stage costumes, countless musical instruments, archival films and even Elvis Presley's solid gold Cadillac. You can also enjoy live performances, interactive exhibits and private sessions with professional songwriters. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a treasure trove full of memorabilia waiting for you to explore.

Completed in 1925, Nashville's Parthenon building is a full-scale replica of its Greek counterpart. Its bronze doors weigh more than 7 tons each, and stand 24-feet tall. A full-size replica of the statue of Athena was added in 1990. Originally built as a temporary structure for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition, the Parthenon is now home to Nashville's art museum.

The Belle Meade Plantation is known as the "Queen of the Tennessee Plantations," and was one of the nation's first thoroughbred farms. This estate includes numerous buildings, stables and a carriage museum. You will find bullet holes in the columns of the main mansion, souvenirs from the Civil War.

The historic General Jackson Showboat meanders along the Cumberland River, offering you a unique view of Nashville and the surrounding area. Designed to emulate the paddlewheel riverboats from the 1800s, the General Jackson Showboat is impressive in size at 300 feet long. Day and night cruises are available, some including food, libation and live entertainment.

Nashville is a city chock-full of things to entertain you, including plenty of outdoor recreation including boating, hiking, golfing and horseback riding. Many festivals take place throughout the year, including the Nashville Film Festival, the Nashville Shakespeare Festival and the Tennessee Renaissance Festival.

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