Country Music Sightseeing in Nashville, TN
August 1, 2008 by admin
Filed under Nashville TN
Billed as the ‘Country Music Capital of the World’, Nashville has an illustrious history with the music of the heartland dating back to the glory days of Minnie Pearl, Roy Acuff and the Grand Ole Opry. And while the Opry and country music certainly aren’t dead, there’s still something to be said for visiting the past and the many grand memories it contains of a forgotten era in country music. From walking the same streets that the past legends have to standing on the exact same stage where they found their fame, Nashville is a haven offering a wide variety of memorable experiences to country music fans looking to explore the genres history.
Nashville Unpublished Walking Tour
With the Nashville Unpublished Walking Tour you’ll learn about both the city and the music scene it spawned as you actually walk the same steps taken by many of the individuals featured in the tales you’ll hear. From diving into the history of such illustrious names as Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett to walking the same path the old Opry members would use to sneak past crowds on their way to the honky tonks, you’ll discover not only the history of Nashville with this unique tour, but the city itself.
Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tour
The Ryman is where the Grand Ole Opry originally made its home, and where you’ll find what should be the thrill of a lifetime for any country music fan. Not only will you walk through the hallowed halls of the theater and experience a wealth of memorabilia, though the highlight of the tour will undoubtedly be the chance to be photographed posing on the Ryman stage itself.
Along the Homes of the Stars Tour you’ll pass by the past and present homes of over 20 of country’s top past and present performers for a glimpse into the actual lives of your favorite stars. Alan Jackson, Vince Gill and Martina McBride help to round out the current acts, while legends such as Little Jimmy Dickens, Porter Wagoner, Hank Williams and George Jones turn this tour into a truly nostalgic experience.
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