In case you missed it, Avelo Airlines announced it will begin flights to Nashville on Thursday, March 6. To help you prepare for takeoff, we’re bringing you the must-dos for visiting Music City, USA — and we’re bringing in the big guns for recommendations: City Editors Dylan + Skylar from NASHtoday.
✈️ Fast facts
Flying into: Nashville International Airport — around 15 minutes from downtown Nashville
Flight time: 2 hours 1 minute
Est. cost: $45+
Est. population of Nashville: 715,884
Avg. high in March: 62º
The Ryman Auditorium (often called the “Mother Church”) is a must-visit when you head to Nashville.
Photo by @susie_saladino
🗺️ Things to do
It’s no secret that one of the biggest tourism draws in Nashville is its rich country music history. Don’t miss visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s 350,000-sqft space that traces the genre’s roots in Music City and beyond. You can also experience a concert at two of the city’s most prestigious venues: Ryman Auditorium (often called the “Mother Church”) and the Grand Ole Opry. Pro tip: You can even step inside the iconic circle yourself on a tour.
There’s an equal amount of exciting activities for the non-country music enthusiasts. Nashville is packed with loads to do, from hiking to farmers markets. Skylar and Dylan recommend a walk through Cheekwood’s 55-acre estate with cultivated gardens.
When it comes to cuisine in Nashville, you can’t go wrong with a classic fried chicken, like this one from Church and Union.
Photo via Church and Union
🍽️ Where to eat
When it comes to places to eat, Nashville has no shortage of options that are sure to impress. Skylar and Dylan recommend snagging a dinner reservation at Noko, voted Yelp’s “Best New Restaurant in the South,” and ending with an espresso martini nightcap at Le Loup in Germantown.
Pro tip: Bookmark this page from NASHtoday for a full scoop of the city’s culinary scene, from brunch and coffee to dinner and dessert.
Honorable mention: City Editor Amelia loves the bright + colorful aesthetic of Graduate by Hilton Nashville. Plus, if you head to the roof, you’ll even find a larger-than-life bust of Dolly Parton, made entirely out of chicken wire.
Photo by @annieelizabethphoto
🏨 Where to stay
Crooked Craftsman
This renovated home in North Nashville makes for the perfect cozy getaway with its exposed brick, vaulted ceilings, and reclaimed hardwood floors. Did you know? It was also featured on HGTV.
Urban Cowboy
Located in East Nashville away from the hustle and bustle of Broadway, the main thoroughfare through downtown Nashville, you’ll find this renovated Victorian mansion with eight uniquely designed suites.
Hermitage Hotel
Live luxuriously on your vacation with a stay in Nashville’s original million-dollar hotel — it’s been around for more than a century in the heart of downtown.
Deacon’s House
Fans of the show “Nashville” will recognize this Airbnb in East Nashville as the home of the character Deacon. Bonus: You’ll find memorabilia from the show inside, including autographed photos and thank you notes.
💡 Reader pro tips + recs
Now we want to hear from you — share your best Nashville travel tips + recommendations with us, and we may just highlight them in a future newsletter.
Already thinking about your next trip? We’ve also got guides to Avelo’s other destinations out of LAL, with more on the way.
