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Monday, February 20, 2012

Nashville Tennessee Holiday:Famous Attractions in Nashville

By John Roney


Nashville has always been one of the favorite places of tourists. Known to many as the Music City, Nashville offers a lot of great opportunities for an unforgettable vacation. Every year, 6 million tourists are traveling to the place to explore the city's scenic hills and large farmlands. There are other music tourist attractions in Nashville. The most famous is the Grand Ole Opry in the East. The Opry presents shows weekly. The Ryman Auditorium on 5th Avenue is another place to see. It is also a well-known venue for concerts and other live events. It used to be the home of the Grand Ole Opry. While in 5th Avenue, also drop by the Country Music Hall of Fame. It showcases so many exhibits on the history and impact of country music on Nashville.

Spend a romantic evening aboard the General Jackson Showboat. Enjoy a delicious dinner and dance the night away to live entertainment. It is a great place to spend Valentines day. What could be more romantic than taking a stroll around the outer deck of the ship with you date? The Nashville Nightlife Theater has a fantastic country music show with live entertainment. You and your Valentine are sure to enjoy the meal, music and dancing. It is a lot of fun.

If you are looking for a family attraction, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is one of the best. It features a giant playground called Jungle Gym. Kids can also visit the Adventure Science Center. It provides a lot of fun hands-on exhibits for the children to enjoy. Another interesting family attraction is the Parthenon. It is a replica of the Greek Parthenon in Athens. It was built in 1897 for Nashville's Centennial Exhibition. It was remodeled in 1920's. It serves as the city's art museum. It is located at the Centennial Park. There are also shopping centers and Malls where you can buy various souvenir items and one of these is Music Valley Village. This place provides a nice shopping experience especially for those who are into traditional Nashville outfits. The 8th Avenue Antique District is the location of a lot of unique antique shops. This is the perfect place for antique collectors. If you are looking for affordable antique items, you can visit the Goodlettsville Antique Community. It has 8 malls and shops offering antique items in affordable price. On the other hand, the 12th Avenue South provides shoppers with trendier items.

Country Wax Museum - may not be as similar to Madame Tussaud, but they surely attracts loads of people here with historical figures like Hank Williams and Chet Atkins standing here. Other famous personalities are Loretta Lynn, Elvis, Chuck Berry and Alan Jackson. Nashville Convention center - is a 118,675 sq. ft exhibit hall also consisting of 11,000 square foot ballroom and 40,000 square feet of lobby and also good terrace space. The place also has 25 meeting rooms. The exhibit hall is divided in to three sections having separate entrances for easy entry and exit.

The State Fair lasts for nine days. The Nashville Film Festival, happening every April, is another major annual event in the city and one of the biggest film festivals in the southern part of the country. It showcases 100 independent films for one week. Other notable big events in Nashville are the African Street Festival, Country Music Marathon, Tomato Art Festival and Australian Festival. Best Festival for your Nashville Tennessee Holiday.




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