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Nashville is full of sights for both history buffs and country-music lovers. Most sights are easy to get to: Many historical landmarks are located in the downtown area, and both Music Row and West End Avenue are nearby.
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| The Belle Meade Plantation |
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5025 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205
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A Mansion recalling cultural independence, this southern plantation echoes a dark time in the nation's history. Conveying a delicate balance of pride and regret in its restoration,
Belle Meade is a self-proclaimed Queen of Tennessee plantation.
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| Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum |
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222 5th Ave. S., Nashville TN
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The performers who have influenced the musical heritage of Music City in USA are honored the Country Music Hall of Fame. This structure houses the memorabilia and historical museum with pride.
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| Death Row - The Haunted Halloween Prison |
3250 Ezell Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
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Involving a cast of approximately 50 actors, Death Row is a haunted house, which is spread out over 4 floors and 70,000 square feet. Not a place for people with an artistic view, but for a stimulating experience this is one good place with outstanding special effects.
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| Grand Ole Opry House |
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2802 Opryland Dr., Nashville TN
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Known to be a milestone venue, the Grand Ole Opry is the best place for country music artist who are willing to make it big someday. Making it as much an entertainment venue as a historical artifact, many famous singers have performed here. It will still continue to showcase the best bluegrass, country, gospel and Cajun music.
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| The Hermitage |
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4580 Rachel's Lane, Nashville, TN 37079
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Hermitage is a large Antebellum plantation restored as a museum recently dedicated to Old Hickory. Featuring revolving exhibits, a film on the history of the President and tour guides, visitors will surely enjoy a trip to Hermitage.
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| Music Valley Wax Museum |
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2515 McGavock St., Nashville TN
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Located in downtown Nashville, at Country Wax Museum Hank Williams and Chet Atkins are new additions to the historical figures located in other wax museums around the country. You can feel the presence of Loretta Lynn and can pay homage to Elvis, Chuck Berry and Alan Jackson replicas at this centerpiece of the American South.
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| Parthenon |
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Centennial Park, Nashville TN
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Nashville's Parthenon is a concrete replica of the Greek temple marking the city's place as a cultural and artistic Mecca conforming the city's place as the "Athens of the South." Nowadays, this landmark serves as an art museum featuring not only classical works.
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| Ryman Auditorium |
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116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville TN
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Ryman Auditorium - a showcase exhibiting best and most promising in country & western, bluegrass and zydeco acts. The tours conducted here showcase the legendary auditorium's history and highlights.
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