Enjoy Historical Tours in Nashville, TN

In addition to enjoying a show at the Grand Ole Opry or a cruise aboard the General Jackson Showboat, find time to feed your brain this summer by witnessing some of Nashville’s variety of historical attractions. A city steeped in history, Nashville provides just the right opportunities to help create a memorable and educational summer vacation.

What better way to explore the history of the entire region than with the Historic Tennessee Tour? The 4.5-hour tour takes you back to the days of the Civil War era by taking you through two of the area’s most famous sites, the Belle Meade Plantation and the Hermitage. At the Belle Meade Plantation, you will explore the stately mansion and grounds that date back to the mid-19th century. The property also features a slave cabin, stables, and other original outbuildings. Andrew Jackson’s estate, the Hermitage, has been been preserved with some of its original features, including wallpaper, furniture, and even a few of the former president’s personal effects.

For a look at Nashville’s and the surrounding area’s cultures as they relate to the Civil War, try out the Civil War Tour. The tour provides you with an in-depth look into the Battle of Franklin, allowing you to walk the very fields where thousands were killed in one historic clash. Throughout the six-hour tour, you will hear stories of some of these soldiers who lost their lives before setting out to explore the town of Franklin itself. The Carnton Plantation is a particularly emotional experience on the tour, as you will learn the role the mansion served during this trying time in history.

Nashville owes a lot of its popularity to the Ryman Auditorium, as the building has hosted the Grand Ole Opry for over 30 years. A self-guided tour of Ryman Auditorium is the perfect way to better understand the significance of the building, from its beginnings to its present. You can also take a Backstage Guided Tour, where you’ll see dressing rooms and various other “behind the scenes” attractions within the auditorium.

For a look at the events and sites that helped shape Nashville and its surrounding areas into what they are today, don’t miss your chance to witness some of these historical tours on your next visit to the Music City!

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