Grand Ole Opry

#1 Ryman Auditorium There's no better place to start absorbing Nashville's musical heritage than the Ryman Auditorium. It's no longer home to the Grand Ole Opry, but the auditorium continues ... Read more » nashvilledino2 / Getty Images

#2 Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Music and history lovers can mix and mingle over the exhibits found at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Peruse the plaques dedicated to country music's finest ... Read more » legacy1995 / Getty Images

#3 The Parthenon Nashville is a city of many nicknames; most of them have to do with music. Still, the city is also known as the "Athens of the South" thanks to the ... Read more » inhauscreative / Getty Images

#4 Grand Ole Opry It was this radio show, which began broadcasting in the 1920s, that put Nashville on the map as the "Country Music Capital of the World." Although its venue has changed ... Read more » Courtesy of Grand Ole Opry

#5 The Johnny Cash Museum Uncover the enigma behind The Man in Black with a visit to The Johnny Cash Museum. The museum, which opened in April 2013, boasts the world's largest collection of ... Read more » Jarrett Gaza / The Johnny Cash Museum

#6 Belle Meade Plantation Constructed in 1853 in a breathtaking Greek Revival style, the Belle Meade Plantation is known as the "Queen of the Tennessee Plantations." At the center of the plantation is the ... Read more » dwhartwig / Flickr

#7 Tootsie's Orchid Lounge After a day exploring the roots of the "Country Music Capital of the World," why not experience the sounds of Music City first-hand? If you're looking for an authentic ... Read more » Kevin Oliver / Flickr

#8 The Hermitage Constructed in 1821 for President Andrew Jackson, this Greek Revival mansion now stands as a National Historic Landmark and a preserved window into the president's home life. Most of ... Read more » Courtesy of The Hermitage

#9 Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Art aficionados and nature lovers alike should plan on making a stop at the Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. With its greenhouses, sculpture trail and chromatic flower display, the 55-acre Botanical ... Read more » fallingwater123 / Flickr

#10 Adventure Science Center Take a break from history and country music and treat your kids to some hands-on educational entertainment. Interactive displays at the Adventure Science Center allow little ones to learn about ... Read more » Courtesy of the Adventure Science Center

#11 Belmont Mansion If you love history, slot some time for a tour of Belmont Mansion – the largest house museum in Nashville. This beautiful Italian-style villa was constructed in the 1850s for Adelicia ... Read more » Courtesy of Belmont Mansion

#12 Broadway While many people come to Nashville to soak up the history of country music at the city's museums, others prefer enjoying the tunes in person. The best way to ... Read more » Nina Dietzel / Getty Images

#13 Nelson's Green Brier Distillery Fans of whiskey and bourbon should pencil in a stop at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery on a visit to Nashville. The distillery's roots reach back to the 1800s ... Read more » Courtesy of Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

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# Historic RCA Studio B Through its tours, educational programs and events, the Historic RCA Studio B remains a landmark that humbles those who walk through its doors. It contains the essences of the legends ... Read more » CK photo / Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

# John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge Closed to automobile traffic in 1998, the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge provides outstanding views of the Cumberland River and the Nashville skyline. The bridge connects downtown Nashville with the suburb ... Read more » Emily Mccampbell / EyeEm / Getty Images

# The Frist Center for the Visual Arts Before it was The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, this art deco-style building was a U.S. Postal Service office. Now it holds works of art from the region ... Read more » Courtesy of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts