HEARTH & HOME up on emails or just relax . It ’ s also at street level . The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge , which offers a striking view of the cityscape , is just a couple of blocks away , a perfect destination for a brisk morning walk . When the sun sets , one block west brings you the neon lights of Lower Broadway ’ s world-famous honky tonks .
STAY : Hilton Nashville Downtown , located at 121 Fourth Avenue South , has all the amenities that come with a full-service luxury hotel . Its 330 suites are all-modern and spacious , and our King Bed Deluxe Suite afforded us an upper-level perch with a view of the hotel lawn , home to a public park displaying the Music City Walk of Fame . hilton . com
SEE : Grand Ole Opry Yes , it is the world ’ s longest-running radio show , but it is so much more . The Grand Ole Opry House looms majestically over Nashville ’ s Music Valley area . Inside , you ’ ll find a massive behind-the-scenes operation that traces its beginnings to Nov . 28 , 1925 , when a radio announcer introduced fiddler Uncle Jimmy Thompson as the first performer on a new radio show called “ The WSM Barn Dance .” And the rest , as they say , is history , as the likes of Roy Acuff , Minnie Pearl , Dolly Parton , Garth Brooks , Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban would share the spotlight on the almostmythical 6-foot circle of hardwood that was first on the legendary Ryman Auditorium stage , home to the Grand Ole Opry for 30 years before it ( and the circle ) moved to its current venue . The show - indubitably the hottest ticket in town - takes to the airwaves live every Saturday night from the 4,400-seat theater . During the day , tours take visitors backstage to see artist dressing rooms , the mail room and private entryway , as well as on a walk through the storied theater . opry . com
The present-day lunch counter at Woolworth On 5th
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Now in its 51st year , the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is often called the “ Smithsonian of country music .” Its collection of artifacts , photographs , recordings and videos is staggering throughout its 350,000 square feet of gallery space . Fans of “ The King ” can gawk at Elvis Presley ’ s “ solid-gold car ,” a 1960 custom Cadillac with 24-karat gold trim , while the younger crowd will most likely recognize the Sandi Spika-designed corseted ballgown worn by Taylor Swift in the “ Love Story ” video , as well as the star ’ s original Swarovski-encrusted sparkle guitar . The museum also operates the Hatch Show Print , a letterpress print shop founded in 1879 , known for its iconic music posters ; and Music Row ’ s historic RCA Studio B , Nashville ’ s oldest recording studio , where American classics like Roy Orbison ’ s “ Only the Lonely ,” the Everly Brothers ’ “ Dream ,” Dolly Parton ’ s “ Jolene ,” and Elvis Presley ’ s “ Are You Lonesome Tonight ?” were produced . countrymusichalloffame . org
SAVOR : Dozen Bakery Discover one of Nashville ’ s best-kept secrets just south of downtown in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood . Dozen Bakery is helmed by a French-trained baker who concocts the most delicate , flakiest croissants , a variety of sweet and savory scones , breads , cookies , muffins , and its
Trish Muyco-Tobin learns the proper way to " nose " whiskey at Nelson ' s Green Brier .
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