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.
You can explore space from right here on Earth at the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, with the mega telescope that sits atop Nashville's tallest peak. Families can look through the telescope to observe cumulus clouds, a galaxy of stars, the swirling rings of Saturn and other outer space attractions.
Mercy me! The nightlife rocks at Mercy Lounge with the popular 8 off 8th night where someone with their eye on the local music scene hand-picks 8 bands at his or her discretion for a night of truly diverse, talented musical mixing. Catch the next 8 off 8th and see if you have what it takes to get up on stage.
Open your eyes to the wonders of Nashville with Country Music Travel, part of Johnny Walker Tours. The friendly folks make sure your time spent in Music City U.S.A. is fun and most of all memorable. They'll make sure you travel from the Grand Ole Opry to the banks of the Cumberland River.