Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Dwtn) LOCAL AREA

Explore Centennial Park's 132-acre urban landscape featuring the iconic Parthenon replica, walking trails, Lake Watauga, and various recreational facilities. Visit landmarks, art installations, and cultural events with complimentary tickets available from our hotel. The park offers sand volleyball courts, a band shell, and a sunken garden for your enjoyment.

Vanderbilt University, founded in 1873, is a prestigious private research institution in Nashville. Spanning 330 acres, the arboretum-accredited campus blends historic charm with cutting-edge facilities. With over 70 undergraduate majors and extensive graduate programs, Vanderbilt fosters innovation and excellence. Its location near Music Row and downtown adds vibrant cultural and professional opportunities for students and visitors alike.

Bridgestone Arena is a premier event venue in downtown Nashville, hosting over 100 annual events, including concerts, NHL games, and award shows. It’s home to the Nashville Predators and has welcomed millions since its 1996 debut. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities and central location on Broadway, it’s a hub for entertainment in Music City, attracting top-tier talent and visitors from around the world.

Nissan Stadium is a state-of-the-art venue on the east bank of the Cumberland River, serving as home to the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and TSU Tigers. With seating for over 69,000 guests, it hosts major concerts, sports events, and festivals. Its location provides stunning views of downtown Nashville, and its proximity to the city center makes it an essential part of Nashville’s vibrant entertainment scene.

The Museum presents the crown jewels of its vast collection to illustrate country music's story as told through the turns of two centuries. A treasure trove of historic country video clips and recorded music, dynamic exhibits and state-of-the-art design, regular menu of live performances and public programs, Museum Store, on-site dining, and fabulous public spaces all contribute to an unforgettable museum experience.

Ryman Auditorium, a National Historic Landmark and former home of the Grand Ole Opry (1943-1974), continues its more-than-100-year music tradition by offering the best in entertainment. The Ryman offers tours that showcase the legendary stars who have graced her stage, from the biggest names in music to Mae West, Rudolph Valentino, and W.C. Fields. Then, in the evening, you can return to the premier performance hall for one of the many shows and concerts scheduled year-round.

The Grand Ole Opry has been called the “home of American music” and “country’s most famous stage.” Every year, hundreds of thousands of people make pilgrimages across town or around the world to the Opry Complex to see the show live. Millions more tune in to Opry broadcasts on television Great American Country (GAC) and CMT Canada, the radio (Nashville’s 650 AM WSM) and the internet (opry.com).

Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate. Cheekwood exists to celebrate and preserve its landscape, buildings, art and botanical collections and, through these unique means, provide an inspiring place for visitors to explore their connections with art, nature and the environment.

Belle Meade Plantation, located in Belle Meade, Tennessee, is a historic plantation mansion whose grounds now function as a museum. Platation tours feature an 1853 Greek-Revival mansion, winery, horse stables, carriage house, dairy and slave cabins.

Belmont Mansion, also known as Acklen Hall, and originally known as Belle Monte, Belle Mont or Belmont, is a historic mansion located in Nashville, Tennessee on the campus of Belmont University that today functions as a museum.

Home of President Andrew Jackson.

Science learning fun for the entire family.

The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a 200-acre zoo and historic plantation farmhouse located 6 miles southeast of downtown Nashville, Tennessee.

Log mansion and 136 acre property owned by the Mandrell in the 1980s.

Riverboat lunch and dinner cruises.

Home of Nashville's Symphony Orchestra.

The Tennessee State Capitol, located in Nashville, Tennessee is home of the Tennessee legislature, the location of the governor's office, and a National Historic Landmark.

An urban state park located in the shadow of the State Capitol in downtown Nashville.

Center For the Visual Arts is a nonprofit art exhibition center dedicated to presenting the finest visual art from local, state and regional artists, as well as major US and international exhibitions.

Convention Center located in downtown Nashville.

Open-air event venue located on the Cumberland River inside the Metro Riverfront Park. Host to a variety of concerts April through October.

FirstBank Stadium is Vanderbilt University’s iconic sports venue, hosting the Commodores football team since 1922. Known for its rich history, it was the South’s first dedicated college football stadium. With seating for 40,350 guests, it hosts athletic events, concerts, and community gatherings. The stadium’s recent upgrades and prime location on campus make it a centerpiece for sports and entertainment in Nashville.