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Enjoy the sweeping sounds of the Nashville Symphony performed by the 83 member orchestra directed by Giancarlo Guerrero. The internationally recognized orchestra performs over 140 prestigious classical, pop and jazz concerts. The hall also plays host to world class musical entertainment, featuring the talent of musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma and Wynonna.

Enjoy outdoor fun at Capitol Bicentennial Mall State Park, the 19-acre park that rests in the shadow of the State Capitol in downtown Nashville. You'll enjoy a day in the park filled with loads of recreational activities while soaking up Tennessee history. Check in with park rangers for an historical tour of the park.

You'll walk the shadowy streets of downtown when you step into the Haunted Downtown Nashville Tour and the Haunted Tavern Tour from Nashville Ghost Tours. If you don't feel like stretching your legs, catch a ride on the Haunted Hearse Tour and enjoy a riding tour of haunted city sights. Voted the best walking tour and the number one ghost tour in Tennessee, you're in for a scare!

Ancient Greece's Parthenon is the proud centerpiece of Nashville's Centennial Park. The replica building is considered to be the pinnacle of classical architecture and is an attraction in the city's premier urban park. The Parthenon also serves as Nashville's art museum. The focus of the Parthenon's permanent collection is a group of 63 paintings by 19th and 20th century American artists donated by James M. Cowan. Additional gallery spaces provide a venue for a variety of temporary shows and exhibits.