Nashville's Top 22 Landmarks

If you think Nashville is only about music — we have news for you. Yes, this vibrant city is known for country music stars and up-and-comers hoping to be discovered when they play in clubs and cafes. But there's so much more. Browse our list of Nashville's top landmarks and experiences.

Start your Nashville experience with a cruise on the General Jackson Showboat, a replica of a vintage steam-powered riverboat. The daytime cruise features a stage show and lunch, while the evening trip includes dinner and live music. You'll get spectacular views of the Cumberland River from any of its four massive decks.

The centerpiece of Centennial Park, a 132-acre public green space, is a full-scale replica of the Greek temple the Parthenon that celebrates Nashville's nickname, the "Athens of the South." It's listed on the National Register for Historic Places. The park includes a walking trail, art center, sunken gardens, a lake, dog park and more. Look for a 42-foot statue of the goddess Athena standing inside the Parthenon, just as she did in the one in ancient Greece.

The world-famous Grand Ole Opry has hosted country music artists since its 1925 debut as a one-hour radio show. Weekly performances, now live, are still going strong. After you catch a show, take a backstage tour to peek into the stars' dressing rooms, hear stories about legendary performers and step into the wooden circle where big-name talents like Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, Minnie Pearl and Garth Brooks stood before you.