Nashville Attractions
General Jackson Show Boat 
- You will find The General Jackson in music Valley. Remember back to the time when riverboats were the most luxurious way to travel. Take a nostalgic trip on the Cumberland River aboard a 3 story paddle boat. Enjoy the sights from the river as the paddle boat strolls along past Nashville and see what it looks like from the river. The boarding area is located by the Opry Mills Mall, and you park in the mall parking lot. There is a 2-1/2 hour midday cruise, and Evening Cruise with dinner and a show. Location: 2812 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214, 615-889-1000 Adventure Science Center 
creates opportunity for children to learn about science in an exciting way. Learn through technology with touch screen monitors, and listening posts. There is 30+ interactive astronomy exhibits to get hands on experience, and full body experiences with EVA and Moon walk simulations. Exhibits are: Adventure Tower, Blue Max, Body Quest, Mission Possible, Space Chase. Location: 800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville TN 37203, 615-862-5160 Welcome to A Cowboy Town - Located on 116 acres in the beautiful Ramblin' Breeze Valley and just 10 minutes from downtown Nashville. Take a walk thru the Rattlesnake Saloon, but be careful, there might be some trigger happy cowboys in there. Enjoy Kick-A-Poo Lake nearby, where you can canoe, fish, or have a picnic. Now getting back to town you will find Wild West gunfights, live cowboy music, giant bonfires, hayrides, campfire cookouts, horseback riding and much more. Their location is 3665 Knight Drive, Whites Creek, Tennessee 37189, 615-876-1029 or 615-242-6201 Nashville Zoo 
- If you are an animal lover then the Zoo is one of the coolest of Nashville Attractions. Built on 200 acres just south of Nashville, the Nashville Zoo is under development to become the largest Zoo in the country with world class exhibits. Come and see animals and their habitats from all over the world. Enjoy the activities, shows and events going on throughout the year. Location: 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN 37211, 615-833-1534 ext. 100 Tennessee State Fair Grounds - Built specifically for meetings, conferences, trade shows and special events, the 117-acre Tennessee State Fairgrounds is less than one mile south of downtown Nashville, with direct interstate access from I-65 and I-440 and easily accessed from I-24. Attractions are the Flea Market every 4th weekend, Sports Arena, Speedway, Expo Center. Location: 625 Smith Ave, Nashville, TN 37203. The Nashville Parthenon 
- This Nashville Attraction goes along with the fact that Nashville is sometimes called the Athens of the South. The Parthenon is the centerpiece of Centennial Park and a monument to the pinnacle of classical architecture. It is a replica of the original Parthenon in Athens and inside a re-creation of the 42-foot statue Athena. It also serves as Nashville's Art Museum. Location: 2600 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-862-8431
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- It is located downtown just off Broadway and known as the Mother Church of Country Music. There are tours daily from 9am to 4pm. The Ryman opened in 1892 as a church. The Grand Ole Opry moved in 1943 and relocated in 1974 to its current location. This move left the Ryman vacant until in 1994, the Ryman was restored. Today, an occasional show can be seen and daily tours are given so anyone can see a true historic Nashville Attraction. Location: 116 Fifth Ave North, Nashville, TN 37219, 615-889-3060 
