Things to Do in Downtown, Nashville

The area is walkable, with popular spots like Printer's Alley and the Nashville Farmers' Market just blocks away.

Ryman AuditoriumConcert Hall
Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumHistory Museum
Johnny Cash MuseumMuseum

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Top things to do in Downtown

Ryman Auditorium
★ 4.8 · 21.1k
Concert Hall· $$★
Known as the "Mother Church of Country Music," this venue hosts diverse concerts & daily tours.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 4 PM
Sat
9 AM – 4 PM
Sun
9 AM – 2:15 PM
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
★ 4.6 · 20.2k
History Museum★
Attraction tells the story of popular American music through artifacts & interactive exhibits.
Every day
9 AM – 5 PM
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Johnny Cash Museum
★ 4.6 · 11.3k
Museum★
This red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash.
Every day
9 AM – 7 PM
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Tennessee State Capitol and Bicentennial Capitol Mall
★ 4.5 · 460
City Park
This 11-acre park tells the story of the state's history through plaques, plants & fountains.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 4 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Mattheessen's - Ice Cream, Cookies, Fudge
★ 4.8 · 751
Chocolate Shop
Compact dessert shop offering cookies, ice creams & shakes, plus fudge & key lime pie.
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 12 AM
Fri
9 AM – 1 AM
Sat
9 AM – 1 AM
Sun
9 AM – 12 AM
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The Escape Game - Berry Hill
★ 5.0 · 16.9k
Immersive Show
The Escape Game offers nine rooms in three locations with the same main objective - to escape within an hour! - but each game has a unique, immersive theme with different surprise elements and game components.
Every day
8 AM – 12 AM
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nash TN
★ 5.0 · 315
Specialty Store
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Nashville Farmers' Market
★ 4.5 · 8.6k
Market
Lively daily market featuring a wide variety of local foods, produce, crafts, classes & chef demos.
Every day
8 AM – 6 PM
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Fifth + Broadway
★ 4.7 · 3.2k
Shopping Mall
A premier entertainment destination in Nashville, featuring over 30 restaurants, luxury shopping, and live music.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 9 PM
Sun
11 AM – 7 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Downtown

Another Broken Egg Cafe
★ 4.8 · 14.6k
Brunch· $20–30
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
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Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk
★ 4.7 · 5.5k
Live Music· $10–30
A four-story honky-tonk on Broadway in Nashville offering live country music, Southern food, and cold beer.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 2 AM
Fri
10 AM – 2 AM
Sat
10 AM – 2 AM
Sun
10 AM – 2 AM
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etch
★ 4.7 · 2.0k
Cocktail Bar· $50–100
Open-kitchen setting for eclectic, upscale dining, plus a rich cocktail & wine list.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
Fri
11 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat
4:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar
★ 4.7 · 4.9k
Live Music· $10–20
Music club with Cajun cuisine & blues presented 7 nights per week in Mardi Gras–themed surroundings.
Mon
4 PM – 1 AM
Tue
4 PM – 12 AM
Wed–Thu
11:30 AM – 12 AM
Fri
11:30 AM – 3 AM
Sat
11:30 AM – 3 AM
Sun
11:30 AM – 12 AM
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The Hampton Social - Nashville
★ 4.9 · 20.3k
American· $30–90
Breezy hangout serving seafood & beach-themed cocktails in stylish, nautical surroundings.
Mon–Wed
11 AM – 10 PM
Thu
11 AM – 11 PM
Fri
10 AM – 11 PM
Sat
9 AM – 11 PM
Sun
9 AM – 10 PM
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Crema Coffee Roasters
★ 4.6 · 2.0k
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Artisanal coffeehouse/roaster serving drinks, pastries & snacks in a wood-paneled, industrial space.
Mon–Fri
6:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat
7 AM – 6 PM
Sun
7 AM – 4 PM
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Red Phone Booth
★ 4.7 · 1.9k
Cocktail Bar· $20–80
Neapolitan pizzas, craft cocktails & Italian desserts in a chic 1920s-inspired eatery & cigar bar.
Mon–Wed
4 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri
4 PM – 1 AM
Sat
Closed
Sun
5 PM – 12 AM
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