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Country music resides at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, located on the west bank of the Cumberland River in Nashville. Step inside the museum to find two centuries of collections, exhibits and attractions telling the story of country music history and famous performers. Step outside and you'll find a few iconic honky-tonks next door.

Stars from Kid Rock to Kris Kristofferson have been known to have hung out at Tootsies Orchid Lounge, the number one honky-tonk in the world; aka, Tootsies World Famous Orchid Bar. You'll find this nightlife getaway tucked behind Nashville's famous Ryman Theater, the site of the Grand Ole Opry. Spend the night dancing around two stages that have hosted country music sensations in the ranks with Willie Nelson and Taylor Swift.

Love gets high at Ace High Ballooning on a hot-air balloon date. Sweethearts enjoy soaring through the early evening skies, sipping on champagne and holding one another close as the sun sets in the distance. Romantic early birds can catch the sunrise balloon flight.

Harvest farm fresh goodies at the Nashville Farmers' Market. Shop the marketplace's unique blend of local farmers selling fresh eggs, milk, cheese, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Stroll through the many artesian merchant shops peddling a variety of wares from fragrant hand made soaps to table fresh flowers.