Things to Do
Do Nashville like a local.
The local favorites
How we rank and check these places
Every place here was checked on Oct. 1, 2026: open, at that address, with ticket prices and hours as the venue publishes them.
Four scores, one rank. Locals is what Nashvillians say; Visitors what travelers love; Critics counts awards and the guides that test things (USA Today 10Best, Forbes, the Scene's critics); Crowd rating blends Google and Yelp stars by how many people rated the place. Top picks weighs them together; the sort menu lets you lean on any one.
Editor's picks are our own calls and say so. Photos are of the place itself and credited, or there is none.
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Day trips
Worth the drive
Waterfalls, whiskey and Main Street charm. Take a guided tour, or drive yourself.
Before you go