Nashville

Nashville is a hot spot for visitors, especially for Bachelorette parties. As a local, it bums me out when people tell me they only visited Broadway when they were in town! There are so many fun activities in Nashville. Here are some ideas that are not JUST eating or drinking or (gasp!) country music! This is such a vibrant city full of fun activities for everyone. (Ok, fine, you can order a drink at most of these places, but that's not so bad, is it?)

I grew up stopping in Nashville, Tennessee on road trips with my mom and sister. I always loved the combination of food and music in a town that really delivers on Southern hospitality. Now, it's so fun to go back and see how the city has grown, try new restaurants and experience the nightlife. It's a magical place — even people who don't like country music, for some reason, still feel a little at home in Nashville.

Since Nashville, Tennessee is my home, I have an insider scoop on all of the best local eats, live music and up-and-coming hot spots. Not only is the city a great destination for foodies, but it also boasts a next-level selection of luxury hotels. Whether you are wanting to plan a fun girls trip or a relaxing couple's getaway, Nashville has a little something for everyone.

While growing up in Nashville, we seldom went downtown; there wasn't much reason to visit. While many people are familiar with honky-tonks and Broadway, many don't know much about the booming nearby area called SoBro (the moniker for South Broadway). A major push for downtown development began in the '90s.Today, SoBro has become a significant part of downtown's cosmopolitan vibe, hosting some of the best bars, restaurants, entertainment and live music venues, all within walking distance of each other. The vibrant entertainment options in SoBro are experiences that every visitor should include in their travels to Nashville.

Nashville holds a special place in my heart because of its unique blend of rich history, vibrant music scene and Southern hospitality. Whether it’s the live performances on Broadway, the incredible food scene or the charm of its boutique hotels, every visit feels like an unforgettable experience. The city’s energy is contagious, from the honky-tonks to the hidden gems that showcase its culture and creativity. Nashville isn’t just a destination — it’s a feeling, a rhythm and a place that always calls me back.

Nashville is a bustling and vibrant city full of energy. Its unique blend of music, history and nightlife brings quite the excitement to any trip planned here. You can find yourself browsing the boutiques at the Gulch, enjoying a nice cocktail on a nearby rooftop, to bouncing around Broadway. This destination captures the essence of the south and a modern vibrancy.

In Nashville, it's all about the music!  From the airport, to the hotel, to dinner, the Opry and Broadway, music accompanies every step of your journey here and it’s quite fun. It is a city that reminds you to make joy and be merry, to dance plenty and indulge in delicious treats and plenty of spirited libations. Nashville is one of those cities that you don’t know you already love until you visit and it’s a true joy to discover the natural cadence and rhythm of this very special place.

Nashville has become a mecca for boutique hotels. There are so many cool experiences in the music city that narrowing them down is almost impossible. That said, the boutique hotels in Nashville included on this list are dead ringers and will definitely provide a stay worth remembering.