Last Updated on June 16, 2022 by Lori Geurin
If you missed my earlier post I shared about a recent trip we took to Tennessee. It’s easy to have fun in Nashville! We’ve been a few times over the years. There’s so much to see and do. I wanted to share a little more of our trip with you if you’re able to visit the area sometime.
Many people enjoy the slower pace of the South and even the Southern accents when visiting there, especially if you’re from another part of the country.
(If you want to learn how to speak with a Southern drawl be sure to check out How To Speak With A Southern Drawl, The Heimlich Maneuver And A Mini-Vacation To Nashville.)
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The Parthenon At Centennial Park
Centennial Park is located 2 miles west of downtown Nashville. It features a walking trail, sunken garden, dog park, pond, and a variety of aquatic life.
A section of the park contains historic wartime memorabilia, including cannons from the Civil War, an Air Force fighter jet from the Korean War, and a locomotive.
The Parthenon is the only full-scale replica of the original Greek temple. The building is quite impressive in size and the detail is impeccable.
The girls and I enjoyed a girls day out touring downtown Nashville on foot, then capping off our adventures at The Parthenon. It’s a wonderful place for capturing memorable photos!
There is an art gallery inside The Parthenon you can pay a bit extra to view, but we had to get back to the hotel to pick up D for dinner so we didn’t do this.
Here’s some more information on Centennial Park and The Parthenon.
Fun In Nashville: Live Music
We walked down to the Cumberland riverfront and the girls took a few pictures.
We went to Ryman Auditorium, which was home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 until 1974.
There, I took the girls picture with a life-size bronze statue of Little Jimmy Dickens. He was 4 foot, 11 inches tall. Apparently the statue is fairly new and was recently introduced, along with a Bill Monroe statue, by country music greats Brad Paisley and Ricky Skaggs on June 7, 2017.
We strolled the Broadway strip, otherwise known as country music row. Saw lots of boot and cowboy hat shops, and tons of restaurants.
Live music is playing all the time. And not just country music, but also jazz, rock, and bluegrass.
Fortunately, I did a little research ahead of time and found some inexpensive parking in the downtown Nashville Public Library parking garage. It was $4.50, I think. The library is pretty impressive on its own.
Pizza And A Cupcake ATM With Cousins
After our trip to the city, the girls and I returned to the hotel, picked up David (who had attended educational conferences all day), and drove to meet my sweet sister-in-law and her kids for pizza and dessert.
Because my sister-in-law lives in Nashville she knows some of the best places to eat and fun things to do. She had some great suggestions and I appreciate her sharing them with me!
We went to a fun cupcake place called Sprinkles for dessert. They have a cupcake ATM, you can order cupcakes 24/7 and they come out in a cute little box. I tried a dark chocolate one and it was amazing!
The kids had fun and we enjoyed getting together!
Summary – Fun In Nashville
As you can probably tell, we had fun in Nashville. It was nice to see some new scenery for a few days. I hope you are able to get away or do something fun and out of the ordinary this summer.
We all need times of refreshing in our lives, whether it’s spending time with family or friends, listening to great music, taking a mini-vacation, going on a walk in nature or even using a cupcake ATM.
Sometimes it’s the simple things that can bring us the greatest joy.
What do you enjoy doing when you need a break from the everyday routine?
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If you liked this, you’ll want to check out:
- How To Speak With A Southern Drawl, The Heimlich Maneuver And A Mini-Vacation To Nashville
- I’m Gonna Soak Up The Sun
- Spring Break Adventures With The Family And Tips For Traveling With Chronic Illness
