Nashville is a neat city to explore, but goodness – traveling anywhere can be real hard on the pocketbook. You can still travel on a dime, though, and we want to help you do it. We’ve found twelve fun, exciting things that will keep you and your loved ones both busy and happy during your trip to Music City. Plus? Your wallet won’t be screaming by the end of it.
- Find a hidden treasure at the Nashville Flea Market.
Unskinny Bopp - Flickr This once a month special is extremely fun for those of you who like searching for a sweet accent to your home. Plus, quite a few vendors from around the state come to sell their wares.
- Catch a late-night show at The Basement.
Sean Davis - Flickr You never know if the next great star will pitch up to play a show.
- Circle the hiking loop at Radnor Lake.
Michael Hicks - Flickr It’s only a couple of miles, but the bit of time you have to yourself is definitely worth it.
- Wander the Nashville Farmer’s Market.
Denise Mattox - Flickr And maybe, just maybe, scrape the bottom of your purse for a few coins…? The produce here is killer.
- Get in touch with your inner history nerd at the Tennessee State Museum.
N. Vitkus - Flickr It’s free, and your kids will learn ALL about our great Volunteer State.
- Check out the skyline from Love Circle.
Derek Bruff - Fickr The local lovers lane is a sweet spot for a night out with a picnic blanket and hot cocoa, but you can also get a solid view of the city.
- Wait in line for a show at the Bluebird.
Karen Miller - Flickr It’s iconic for a reason. And if you’re able to wait in line for a bit, admission is free.
- Enjoy a lazy stroll down 12th Avenue South.
Jeremy Crantek - Flickr Walking through Imogene + Willie’s is fun, and you can even take a gander at Reese Witherspoon’s flagship store, Draper James.
- Or Shelby Bottoms Greenway.
Donnaire Gunter - Flickr The Cumberland River has never looked so good. You won’t believe you’re just minutes front downtown.
- Take a walk along the Cumberland at Riverfront Park.
Reading Tom - Flickr This is a popular place for folks who work downtown and need a moment away from their computer screens. Gorgeous, right?!
- Visit the world’s LARGEST to-scale replica of the Parthenon.
Rex Brown - Flickr There’s also a huge statue of Athena inside, which only heralds the validity of our title as, “The Athens of the South.”
- People watch on Broadway - but just once. That’s all you need.
Thomas Hawk - Flickr Once you go down there, you’ll understand why. Unless you like drunk tourists.
You now know our fun, cheap things to do – but did you know Nashville is known for some weird stuff, as well? Take a look, we promise you’ll laugh!
Unskinny Bopp - Flickr
This once a month special is extremely fun for those of you who like searching for a sweet accent to your home. Plus, quite a few vendors from around the state come to sell their wares.
Sean Davis - Flickr
You never know if the next great star will pitch up to play a show.
Michael Hicks - Flickr
It’s only a couple of miles, but the bit of time you have to yourself is definitely worth it.
Denise Mattox - Flickr
And maybe, just maybe, scrape the bottom of your purse for a few coins…? The produce here is killer.
N. Vitkus - Flickr
It’s free, and your kids will learn ALL about our great Volunteer State.
Derek Bruff - Fickr
The local lovers lane is a sweet spot for a night out with a picnic blanket and hot cocoa, but you can also get a solid view of the city.
Karen Miller - Flickr
It’s iconic for a reason. And if you’re able to wait in line for a bit, admission is free.
Jeremy Crantek - Flickr
Walking through Imogene + Willie’s is fun, and you can even take a gander at Reese Witherspoon’s flagship store, Draper James.
Donnaire Gunter - Flickr
The Cumberland River has never looked so good. You won’t believe you’re just minutes front downtown.
Reading Tom - Flickr
This is a popular place for folks who work downtown and need a moment away from their computer screens. Gorgeous, right?!
Rex Brown - Flickr
There’s also a huge statue of Athena inside, which only heralds the validity of our title as, “The Athens of the South.”
Thomas Hawk - Flickr
Once you go down there, you’ll understand why. Unless you like drunk tourists.
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