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If you love horse racing be sure to tour the Belle Meade Mansion and Winery, minutes outside of Nashville. The historic 5,400-square-foot plantation spans 30 acres and was world renowned for breeding champion thoroughbreds. Stroll the magnificent plantation and shop at the Belle Meade Museum Shop for unique horse statues.

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.

What started out as a live radio show turned a stage into the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The name may have changed to the Ryman Theatre but big time country music entertainment still appears there. Known the world over as the show that made country music famous, you can catch stars like Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton and Rascal Flats live on stage.

Travel back in time at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville. Journey over three floors to learn about state history, from the ghost of Tennessee from the American Civil War, to the Frontier and the Age of Jackson seen through paintings, artifacts, crafts and period furnishings. Remember your visit to this attraction with memorabilia from the museum store.