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10 Downtown Nashville Attractions to Add to Your Itinerary

Created On: May 2, 2017  |  Updated: March 19, 2025  |   20 Comments

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1 10 Touristy, Yet Fun Downtown Nashville Attractions to Add to Your Nashville Itinerary
2 1. Start Your Day With Breakfast at Biscuit Love
3 2. Pose in Front of Iconic Nashville Street Art
4 3. Step Back in Time at Pinewood
5 4. See A Show At the Legendary Grand Ole Opry
6 5. Shop Local at the Nashville Farmers Market
7 6. Try Some Famous Tennessee Barbecue at Edley’s Bar-B-Que
8 7. Venture the Floors of ACME Feed & Seed
9 8. Visit The Parthenon at Centennial Park
10 9. Rent A Bike to Tour Downtown Nashville Attractions in Different Areas
11 10. Check out the Views at the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
12 Where to Stay in Nashville

10 Touristy, Yet Fun Downtown Nashville Attractions to Add to Your Nashville Itinerary

Welcome to Music City, the capital of Tennessee, where country music thrives, and live music plays nearly every night. But there is more to Nashville than the honky-tonks and country music throwdowns. These downtown Nashville attractions are some of the most popular for first-time visitors and are sure to keep you busy on a weekend in Nashville.


1. Start Your Day With Breakfast at Biscuit Love

Biscuit Love French Toast - Nashville, TN

Photo Credit: Biscuit Love

Biscuit Love is one of the downtown Nashville attractions that will leave you drooling over the menu. It once started as a food truck and has since grown to three different locations, all in the downtown Nashville area.

Biscuit Love’s spin on traditional brunch has Southern flair and is made entirely from scratch. We recommend getting the homemade “bonuts” which are basically donuts made with biscuit dough or trying the biscuit french toast!

Location: The Gulch & Hillsboro Village // MAP


2. Pose in Front of Iconic Nashville Street Art

Nashville Street Art

One of the best-known downtown Nashville attractions is the widely impressive street art that you can find in many different spots around Nashville. The best part is all of the street art is near many other downtown Nashville attractions so you can easily take some photos for travel memories while preparing to shop or grab some lunch.

Location pictured: Green Pea Salon – 2900 12th Ave S


3. Step Back in Time at Pinewood

Bowling alley at Pinewood Social in Nashville

Pinewood is a trendy downtown Nashville restaurant with craft cocktails and coffees but also has something else that is entirely unique to the restaurant scene – a place to play! Pinewood has a six-lane bowling alley, a patio with two different pools, bocce ball, and an airstream that has been converted into a food truck providing tacos, salads, and drinks to guests using the outdoor dipping pools.

Location: 33 Peabody St // MAP


4. See A Show At the Legendary Grand Ole Opry

Grand Ole Opry - downtown Nashville attractions

The Grand Ole Opry is a legendary country music venue that is a must for your downtown Nashville attractions itinerary. Each week there is a new artist that plays, some may be unfamiliar and others very recognizable.

If you want to see a concert at the Grand Ole Opry be sure to book your tickets before you go! If you would rather not see a concert or aren’t in town for one, you can also book a tour of the Grand Ole Opry to learn the legacy and history of the Opry.

Location: 2804 Opryland Dr // MAP


5. Shop Local at the Nashville Farmers Market

Flowers at the Nashville Farmer's Market - downtown Nashville attractions

Every weekend merchants from all over the Nashville area come to the Nashville Farmer’s Market to set up stands of locally grown produce, cured meats, artesian cheese, fresh flowers, clothing, and other goods. Stop by and see if you can find anything unique to bring back from this local market. We picked up some yummy jams and produce to take home.

Location: 900 Rosa L Parks Blvd // MAP


6. Try Some Famous Tennessee Barbecue at Edley’s Bar-B-Que

Edley's BBQ in Nashville, TN

Photo Credit: Edley’s BBQ

Like most of Tennessee, Nashville is also well-known for its barbecue. One of the best is Edley’s Bar-B-Que which has a few locations in the downtown Nashville area. Lines here start getting long right at 11am so it’s best to get there early or prepare to wait in line!

When we visited Edley’s Bar-B-Que we tried the hot chicken and pulled pork sandwiches which were both amazing! Though we didn’t try it this time, we’ve heard good things about their brisket as well.
Location: 2706 12th Ave S // MAP (A few other Nashville locations as well)


7. Venture the Floors of ACME Feed & Seed

ACME Feed and Supply - downtown Nashville attractions

ACME Feed & Seed is one of the most lively places as far as downtown Nashville attractions go. In the evening, the four floors are always packed and you’ll probably be hard-pressed to find a seat if visiting on a weekend. However,  it’s worth a quick stop on your Nashville trip.

Each floor has a different bar and/or restaurant offering sushi, burgers, and sandwiches. From the rooftop, you can see a stunning view of Nashville’s downtown city lights.

Location: 101 Broadway // MAP


8. Visit The Parthenon at Centennial Park

Outside view of The Parthenon - downtown Nashville attractions

Don’t have your ticket to Athens? Then check out this full-scale replica of The Parthenon in Centennial Park. This replica was originally built for the 1897 Centennial Exposition but now serves as a “pinnacle of classic architecture” as well as, Nashville’s art museum. Inside you’ll find collections of many different 19th and 20th-century art pieces. It also offers monthly rotating exhibitions to attend.

Location: 2500 West End Ave // MAP


9. Rent A Bike to Tour Downtown Nashville Attractions in Different Areas

Rental bikes in Nashville

While Nashville is a big city, it is fairly walkable or bike-friendly in many different neighborhoods. If you are looking for a unique way to experience some of these downtown Nashville attractions, renting a bike from B-cycle is an inexpensive way to view the city versus calling an Uber from place to place.


10. Check out the Views at the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge

John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville

The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge offers some of the best views of downtown Nashville, especially at night. The bridge is a sight to see as it spans 960 meters over the Cumberland River and is one of the largest pedestrian bridges in the world.

Location: Cumberland River Downtown Nashville



Where to Stay in Nashville

There are a ton of hotels, bed and breakfasts, and rental spots to make it easy to visit these top downtown Nashville attractions which is just another reason that Nashville is a perfect destination for any budget. Here are a few places to stay in Nashville!

  • Budget: Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville
  • Mid-range: Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt Downtown
  • Boutique: 21c Museum Hotel Nashville – One of our favorite boutique hotel chains!
  • Luxury: Omni Nashville Hotel

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  1. Sierra Dehmler says

    May 3, 2017

    You had me at BISCUITS. Holy moley. I forgot how much I loved Nashville until right now. You’re making me want to go back just to explore more! (The only time I’ve been was on tour and I was working my butt off, so didn’t get much time to explore, sadly.)

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  2. ashley says

    May 4, 2017

    wait i was LITERALLY going to type “you had us at biscuit french toast,” and then saw sierra’s comment. BUT SERIOUSLY.

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    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      Would have eaten it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if the opportunity had presented itself! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Robert says

    May 4, 2017

    Definitely planning an RV Camping trip to Nashville from BC Canada very soon. Looks like a lot of great things to see and eat! 🙂 The Biscuit French Toast looks amazing! 🙂

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    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      Wonderful Robert! Where else will you be stopping? Nashville will be perfect for your road trip. 🙂

      Reply
  4. John says

    May 5, 2017

    Some of my favorites! Biscuit Love, Edley’s …. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it! 😀

    Reply
    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      Can’t wait to go back and enjoy more delicious food! 🙂 Completely forgot to take a pic of the hot chicken!

      Reply
  5. Natalie says

    May 6, 2017

    Biscuit french toast?! YUM! Absolutely amazing photos you guys! That flower truck is stinking adorable

    Reply
    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      Thank you! We had a blast visiting Nashville. I’m pretty sure our waistlines are still trying to recover from all the delicious food. 😉

      Reply
  6. nbosken says

    May 7, 2017

    I went to college only an hour north of Nashville (WKU) but haven’t done at least half of these things. I’ll have to add all of this to the list next time I come. A cupcake ATM sounds awesome!

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    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      So funny to hear that! I’m sure you could give us some other things to do and places to eat that we didn’t even think of. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Stacey Billingsley says

    May 8, 2017

    I’ve been to Nashville, but you list of activities makes me want to go back. When I was there, when we went on the Pedestrian Bridge, it started to thunder and lightening. I have never been so scared about lightening! We got off of there fast! I want to try Edley’s BBQ if I ever go back.

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    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      Hello Stacey! I don’t think I could have stood on the bridge if it was storming either! Definitely go to Edley’s BBQ if you have the chance! The line is long but worth the wait.

      Reply
  8. Kelly says

    May 10, 2017

    I’ve been daydreaming about Nashville SO MUCH recently – think we need to plan a trip there soon! Going to bookmark this so we have it when we go 🙂

    Reply
    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      Nashville is one of the most fun cities to visit! You’ll definitely never grow bored. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  9. Stephanie says

    May 13, 2017

    I have never been to the US, but when I go, I definitely want to visit Nashville. Looks like such a unique city.
    x

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    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      It definitely has a lot of character! I hope you’re able to make it someday.

      Reply
  10. Kallsy Page says

    May 14, 2017

    It’s definitely a neat place to visit!

    Reply
  11. beck says

    June 15, 2017

    Great Post! I really loved Nashville but I was only there for a couple of hours! I went to the Parthenon which was pretty cool and had dinner and I think that was about it. It was a couple of years ago but I definitely need to come back one day! Loving the pictures! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kallsy Page says

      June 21, 2017

      Thank you very much! I’m glad to hear you loved Nashville as well, you definitely need to go back to spend a bit more time there. 🙂

      Reply

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