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Top left : Historic RCA Studio B Photo Credit Larry Holloway Photography . Bottom left : The Adventure Science Center and Beyond . Photo Credit Larry Holloway Photography . Above : The Parthenon in Centennial Park , Nashville , Tennessee . Photo Credit Larry Holloway Photography
THE ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER AND BEYOND : The Adventure Science Center will be a Nashville family favorite . Here , you can explore 175 hands-on exhibits . Body Quest was a popular stop with a mini med center and ambulance , and Space Chase is fun for all ages . Make sure to view 6.5 million stars in the center ’ s immersive Sudekum Planetarium . The Nashville Zoo is home to the popular Meerkats . Climb in a clear bubble to view them up close . Secure tickets for an exciting game of the Nashville Predators , Professional Ice Hockey team at the Bridgestone Arena .
For open-air green space to allow the kids to run and adults to rest , visit Nashville ’ s Centennial Park that claims a full-size replica of the Parthenon complete with the 42-ft high statue Athena , the tallest indoor sculpture in the western world . We also rode by at dusk where the glow of the soft lights was beautiful . september / october 2024
10 end of our tour , the guide turned off the lights and played the song that Elvis recorded on the piano there in the dark , “ Are you Lonesome Tonight ?” Everyone on the tour has a chance for the guide to take a photo of them with their cell phones sitting at the 1942 Steinway piano — Elvis ’ favorite recording piano .
RESTAURANTS : Little Wonder Nashville was tagged , “ Best Restaurants in the U . S ., 2024 by Food + Wine . Kids will enjoy The Pancake Pantry in downtown where they will proclaim the pancakes are the best in town . For a variety of food try Assembly Food Hall on the second floor of the Fifth + Broadway complex . Prince ’ s Hot Chicken is a favorite , and enjoy Desano Pizzeria and Hattie Jones Creamery . The Finch was our favorite restaurant for evening dining . We noticed it was where the locals eat — always a good sign the food is great . Try the Volcano Rock Shrimp for an appetizer , and I honestly can say the Filet Mignon was delicious and cooked to perfection . My husband raved about the Shrimp and Grits . Be sure and order the Alfredo Mac & Cheese for the kids . Top off your meal with the amazing Peanut Butter Cake — a family favorite .
Time spent with extended family are golden moments , and the memories will live on through our children . Nashville , a perfect memory-maker destination .
For Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown Reservations , call 615-736-7100 For Nashville Convention & Visitor tourist information , visit www . visitmusiccity . com .