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Nashville, Tennessee Spa
Resorts
Country music's home is based in the heart of Nashville.
But even if you are not a country lover, there's
still plenty to do. Museums, sporting events, history,
it's all here. So come and pack up your things and
take a ride to Music City USA.
First stop, Ryman Auditorium. The history of Nashville
starts at the Ryman which began as a church and
then later became the music hall for entertainers
such as Roy Acuff, Dolly Parton and Hank Williams.
Now, the Grand Ole Opry at Opryland has taken over
where Ryman left off. The Opry is home to the "world's
longest-running live radio program", which
got its roots at Ryman. And just around the corner
is the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Nashville's
"Music Row" is home to dozens of recording
studios, music company offices and songwriting houses.
Other Nashville attractions include a replica of
the ancient Greek Parthenon, inside which are paintings
of from the 19th and 20th century and numerous mansions
on display. Visitors enjoy Andrew Jackson's "The
Hermitage", Belle Meade and Belmont Mansion,
to name just a few.
Vanderbilt University's campus is located in the
heart of Nashville, and numerous other schools and
colleges can be found in the greater Nashville-Davidson
County metro area.
If you need a little fresh air, Cheekwood is just
outside Nashville. Its 55 acres of land and numerous
gardens are a garden lover's dream come true.
Nashville is home to the Tennessee Titans of the
National Football League; the Titans' renovated
Adelphia Field claims to be the "loudest open
stadium in the NFL" during the football season.
Whether touring the country music sites or enjoying
the laid-back charm of the delightful state capital,
visitors to Nashville are in for a "down-home
good ole time".
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