Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and home to Vanderbilt University. Legendary country music venues include the Grand Ole Opry House, home of the famous “Grand Ole Opry” stage and radio show. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and historic Ryman Auditorium are Downtown, as is the District, featuring honky-tonks with live music and the Johnny Cash Museum, celebrating the singer’s life.
Nashville offers a variety of activities for couples looking to spend quality time with each other. Live bands perform at music halls and rustic ‘honky-tonk’ bars all day long, while city parks are where you can find picnic grounds and walking paths with views of lush gardens.
For something out of the ordinary, explore downtown Nashville with your choice of a vintage convertible or classic horse-drawn carriage. From art crawls to hot air balloon rides.
Places to Visit in Nashville
Centennial Park
Looking about as out of place as it’s possible to be, The Parthenon in Centennial Park is a full-scale replica of the famous temple in Athens, Greece. Originally intended to be a temporary structure for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition of 1897, it was so beloved that it just never got removed. The recreation is even accurate inside, where you’ll find replicas of the statues in the original, as well as a substantial art collection. The surrounding park is also worth checking out for its many monuments and tree-shaded paths.
Location: 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Open: Tuesday – Saturday from 9 am to 4.30 pm, Sunday from 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm (closed on Mondays)
Phone: +1 615-862-8431
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Forest Hills
The Forest Hills neighborhood is a popular starting point for hikers looking to explore Nashville’s expansive parks. The Radnor Lake State Park features more than 10 hiking trails of various difficulty levels, 4 of which lead you to the 1,200-acre Radnor Lake. Along the way, you may encounter wildlife such as muskrats, river otters, beavers, and white-tailed deer. Grab a free map at the Walter Criley Visitor Center to find a trail that suits your fitness level.
Location: Forest Hills, TN, USA
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Share a picnic at Love Circle
Love Circle is a hilltop landscape about a mile north of Centennial Park. Standing at 745 feet above sea level, it’s one of the highest vantage points in Nashville. As the name implies, couples often gather at Love Circle for romantic evenings, picnicking, and enjoying views of Music City together.
Location: Nashville, TN 37212, USA
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Shelby Bottoms Greenway
Shelby Bottoms Greenway is a 960-acre natural park in East Nashville. A popular spot for running, skating, and cycling, it features a pathway that spans about 4 miles in length and offers beautiful views of Cumberland River and the surrounding woods. Shelby Bottoms Greenway is also home to red fox, raccoons, flying squirrels, and various species of birds such as eagles, eastern bluebirds, golden pheasants, and tree sparrows.
Location: 1900 Davidson St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
Open: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm, Wednesday and Friday from 12 pm to 4 pm (closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Phone: +1 615-862-8539
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Hot air balloon ride
Take in the amazing view of middle Tennessee by going for a private hot air balloon ride with your partner. Priced from $700 per couple, these flights typically reach altitudes between 500ft and 3,000ft above sea level, offering a bird’s eye view of the natural landscape. After the hour-long ride, enjoy a champagne toast to cap off your romantic day.
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Belle Meade Plantation
Known as the ‘Queen of the Tennessee Plantations’ for its Greek Revival style, the Belle Meade Plantation is the city’s history personified – warts and all. From the beautiful grounds to the Civil War bullet holes in the mansion’s columns, it’s a fascinating place to explore.
The plantation only covers 30 acres now (it was about 250 in 1807, when the plantation was first founded), and contains a winery, stables, mausoleum, a visitor’s center and a reconstruction of the former slave quarters. There are various tours available, exploring different parts of the grounds and their varying significance in American history.
Location: 5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205, USA
Open: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Phone: +1 615-356-0501 ext. 125
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Where to stay in Nashville?
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
3-star hotel with outdoor pool, near Nashville Broadway
Home comforts
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Blackout drapes/curtains
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
Be entertained
- 55-inch LCD TV
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Free long-distance calls
Food and drink
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
More
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown
Home comforts
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Down comforter
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
Be entertained
- 42-inch LCD TV
- Pay movies
- Premium TV channels
Stay connected
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Free local calls
Food and drink
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
More
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville
City-center hotel within walking distance of Nashville Broadway
Home comforts
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Soundproofed rooms
Things to enjoy
- Individually furnished
- Balcony
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
Be entertained
- 40-inch TV
- First-run movies
- Premium TV channels
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Free local calls
Food and drink
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Free bottled water
More
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Access via exterior corridors
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