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A family getaway is the best occasion to relax and
let your hair down. It can be real fun to be at your favorite location and do
things you love most with your family members. Nashville offers some unique
opportunities to engage all the family members. You can have a great time
exploring this extraordinary city and soaking in its beauty. If you are
wondering how to make your vacation enjoyable, here are the major attractions
of the city.
The
great Music City – be a part of history
Nashville has music running through its vein. Be it
rock, jazz, classical or pop, you can have a wonderful time listening to your
favorite genre of music at Nashville. The city is heaven to music lovers and
its love for great music has earned it the nickname of the Music City.
While at Nashville, you should not miss out on the
opportunity to listen to soul stirring music and tap your foot in ecstasy.
Spending an evening at the Grand Ole Opry
in Nashville will make you witness history and be a part of it too. For over 75 years, the stage has hosted music
shows by some of the greatest country music stars of the world.
The shows are suitable for viewing by people of all
age groups and you can enjoy along with your family members too. The great shows
at Opry not only promise foot-tapping music but also opportunities to click
photos of your favorite music stars.
You surely do not want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity?
General Jackson Showboat Cruise– pamper
your senses
Nature and music blend well to pamper the senses and
also rejuvenate the body and mind. The General Jackson Showboat Cruises
can be an incredible adventure for you. The General Jackson boasts to be the
largest showboat of the world, and cruising in it surely will be a memorable experience
that you will cherish for long.
The cruise offers breathtaking views of the natural
and historical places located along the banks of the river Cumberland. The
countryside of Central Tennessee has scenic beauty that you can witness from
the decks of the showboat.
The cruise has different timings and you can easily
choose the one that suits your mood and itinerary. The cruise also includes
dinner or lunch along with entertaining shows. You will surely enjoy the
sumptuous food along with the catchy tunes played by the band.
Have
an eventful holiday
Nashville offers plenty of events that the visitors
can participate in and take back loads of memories. Most of these events can be
enjoyed along with the family and hence prove to be fun-filled and adventurous
too.
The
Nashville Zoo is a great place to head if you have
kids in your group. You can see a huge number of wild animals like giraffes,
elephants and alligators. During the summer, the zoo hosts a variety of
programs that your kids will simply love to watch. The Zoovie Nights host
music, inflatable, games and even screening of movies.
The Nashville Shores is another attraction of the
city. With wave pool, water slides, Jet Ski rentals and lazy river, the
children will have lot of adventure.
Nashville has its own share of glorious past which
can be witnessed at the numerous historical sites that dot the city. The
Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson is one such location that you
should not miss. The special activities and the exhibits will provide you valuable
information about the past of the state and its president.
You can have a glimpse of the magnificent era of the
1800s at the Belle Meade Plantation. The plantation is superbly preserved with
lovely views of magnolia trees and gardens. You can walk down the lanes of
memory and relive the southern life of the past.
The plantation was once the breeding ground of some
of the best racing horses of the world and a tour of the plantation will make
your Nashville visit a truly memorable one.
The Parthenon is another notable landmark of
Nashville. Located at Centennial Park, the Parthenon is the grand replica of
the original Greek Parthenon of Athens. The classical architecture of the
Parthenon along with its magnificent sculptures never fails to inspire awe in
the minds of the viewers.
The Parthenon is also the art museum of Nashville
with a commendable collection of 19th and 20th century
paintings by some of the prominent artists of the world.
Don’t
Spoil Your Experiences – Keep Some Contacts Handy!
Emergency situations do not wait for a specific
time. It can come anywhere and having it in the middle of an amazing vacation
is the worst thing to happen. I myself got a bad experience when my car locked
out and I was stuck in the middle of the road. It was then; the guys at ABC Locksmith Nashville
saved me. Hence, it’s important to have these important emergency numbers
handy. Some of the recommended ones are shared below:-
911 – Nashville Emergency Information Center
(615) – 251-3051 – Locksmith Services (ABC Lock and
Key)
1.615.367.1300 – Nashville Fire Department
1.615.342.1000 – Centennial Medical Center
Enjoy
all that Nashville has to offer
Apart from music and historical places, Nashville offers
a lot for the tourists. Foodies can have a lovely time tasting all the local
delicacies that has made Nashville a part of global gourmet. Freshly made
salads and freshly brewed tea or Joe at Frothy Monkey Coffeehouse can be purely
ecstatic. At Pancake Pantry you can treat yourself to some extraordinary
delicacies.
Nashville never ceases to enthrall its visitors. The
city has so much to offer that you will long to come back again and again.
