| Although Memphis may be the home of Elvis, | | | | a day spent here will expand your horizons in |
| Nashville is not far behind as one of America's | | | | more ways then one. |
| best loved music cities. As the capital of | | | | 3. Music Valley Wax Museum |
| Tennessee and the second most populous city in | | | | Keeping in the spirit of Nashville's musical history, |
| the state, Nashville is a popular destination for a | | | | make sure you drop by the Music Valley Wax |
| true American holiday. | | | | Museum, to come face to face with music |
| Positioned on the banks of the Cumberland River, | | | | legends. This museum is home to over 50 wax |
| this beautiful city is home to a multitude of | | | | figures, including ones of Johnny Cash, Hank |
| outstanding events, attractions, tours, shopping, | | | | Williams Senior, Minnie Pear and Ray Acuff. The |
| restaurants and live entertainment. It is known as | | | | hand and footprints of the stars can also be |
| the home of country music and when it comes to | | | | found moulded into the concrete here, depicting |
| this topic, it surely doesn't disappoint. In fact, it is | | | | an even stronger sense of the star's presence. |
| the second largest music production, after New | | | | The museum is located in Music Alley, which is a |
| York, in the United States. | | | | fantastic cultural attraction that depicts the golden |
| This unique Southern city will enchant and amaze | | | | days of country music and its stars. The valley |
| you as you visit its many wonderful hidden | | | | truly has something for everyone, with live music, |
| secrets. | | | | shopping, camping, food and fun for the whole |
| 1. Country Music Hall of Fame Museum | | | | family. |
| A visit to Nashville simply isn't complete without | | | | 4. CMA Music Festival |
| paying a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame | | | | If you are in town in the month of June, be sure |
| Museum. This unique institution is home to over | | | | to head to downtown Nashville to discover the |
| 3000 stage costumes, original song manuscripts | | | | wonders of the CMA Music Festival. This event is |
| and countless famous musical instruments. | | | | steeped in three decades of tradition and will open |
| Browse through this amazing museum and you | | | | your eyes to the great diversity of American |
| will come across personal items of music legends, | | | | country music. This four day celebration of |
| such as Elvis' famous solid gold Cadillac. | | | | American music features artist/fan interaction, |
| This museum depicts country music's past like no | | | | autograph signings, photo opportunities and more |
| other place can. It will take you on a journey of | | | | than 100 hours of concerts. |
| America's musical history and bring you back into | | | | It is an event that is perfect for those who love |
| contemporary times with a bang. The admission | | | | making music and for those who love hearing it. It |
| fee includes a visit to the historical RCA Studio B, | | | | offers a true sense of what Nashville is |
| as well as a journey on the Music Row walking | | | | quintessentially about. |
| tour. These added bonuses will be the highlights of | | | | 5. Nashville Zoo at Grassmere |
| your adventure here and will make it an | | | | The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere offers a home |
| experience to remember forever. | | | | to hundreds of animals from all around the world. |
| 2. Adventure Science Centre | | | | Almost any animal you could think of can be |
| Come and experience the thrill of scientific | | | | found here, including the Bengal Tigers and the red |
| discovery at Nashville's Adventure Science Centre. | | | | pandas. While walking around the zoo you will |
| This fantastic children's adventure playground, you | | | | come across exhibits such as the Giraffe |
| will find over 150 interactive exhibits and | | | | Savannah, Alligator Lover, Red River Hog Habitat |
| programs for children and adults alike. | | | | and many more. The kids will also have a lot of |
| The building is seven storeys high and is also | | | | fun at the Wild Animal Carousel and feeding over |
| home to Tennessee's first planetarium. This will | | | | 50 Australian parrots. |
| take you on an outer-space adventure and | | | | Nashville offers so much more than music, but if |
| transport you into an entirely different world. | | | | that is what you are after, you have come to |
| Other highlights include the Adventure Tower, | | | | the right place. There is so much to see and do |
| Bluemax, Body Quest, Mission Impossible and | | | | here that you will want to come back for more |
| Space Chase. | | | | as soon as you leave. |
| There really is something here for everyone and | | | | |