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Nashville Skyline
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Cheekwood Botanical Garden
Cheekwood Botanical Garden
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Andrea Behrends
Husk
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Donn Jones
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
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Imogene + Willie
Imogene + Willie
Just a 4 ½–hour drive from St. Louis, the city of Nashville, Tenn., is the perfect getaway for an extended weekend. It has long been an entertainment capital, but now it’s garnering rave reviews for its restaurant scene, hip vibe, and cultural institutions. Travel + Leisure named it one of America’s top five destinations. Among the neighborhoods not to miss: 12South, Demonbreun, Germantown, The Gulch, and Lower Broadway.
FOOD & DRINK
Husk: Don’t miss executive chef Sean Brock’s blue-plate lunch specials. husknashville.com.
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden: This beer garden in East Nashville is renowned for its burgers. thepharmacynashville.com.
Rolf and Daughters: This cool old bar and restaurant in Germantown offers up a selection of delicious handmade pastas. rolfanddaughters.com.
SHOPPING
H. Audrey: Owned by singer Holly Williams, the store stocks both high- and low-end women’s lines. haudrey.com.
imogene + willie: You’ll find lots of denim and lines like Steven Alan and Vans mixed with the store’s own collection of clothing and gifts. imogeneandwillie.com.
Jamie: This boutique could pass in New York or Beverly Hills, Calif. jamie-nashville.com.
HOTELS
Hutton Hotel: A stay in this stylish hotel will make you feel like a star. huttonhotel.com.
Hotel Indigo Nashville: This renovated hotel has every modern comfort. ihg.com.
MUSIC
The Bluebird Cafe: As one of the world’s most famous listening rooms, The Bluebird is where you might just hear the next big thing. bluebirdcafe.com.
Ryman Auditorium: Located in a former church, the Ryman housed the original Grand Ole Opry. ryman.com.
The Station Inn: This is the best place downtown to hear bluegrass and roots music. stationinn.com.
SIGHTS
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art: The 55-acre former private estate is considered one of the nation’s finest botanical gardens. cheekwood.org.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: As the name implies, this museum celebrates the storied history of country music. countrymusichalloffame.org.
Frist Center for the Visual Arts: On Friday nights, the Frist stays open late, with drinks and music outdoors on July 25 and August 29. fristcenter.org.
TOURS
Nashville Pedal Tavern: A 16-person bike with a bar serves as your transportation through the city. nashvillepedaltour.com.
NashTrash Tours: These tours cover all things music, country, and trash. nashtrash.com.
