Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport

HERMITAGE. Home of Old Hickory (President Andrew Jackson), the Greek Revival-style Hermitage offers a glimpse of...

HERMITAGE. Home of Old Hickory (President Andrew Jackson), the Greek Revival-style Hermitage offers a glimpse of plantation life in the 19th century. A visit will include a film, museum displays, a tour of the mansion and even a trip to Jackson's tomb. The main tour is complemented by changing special exhibits. There is a restaurant and store as well.

Hours: Apr - Oct Daily 8:30am-5pm Oct - Mar Daily 9am-4:30pm Contact for Specific Dates and Times

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DOWNTOWN. A veritable history lesson in stone, this public cemetery dates from 1822. Located near Civil War-era Fort...

DOWNTOWN. A veritable history lesson in stone, this public cemetery dates from 1822. Located near Civil War-era Fort Negley, the cemetery is the final resting place of many of Nashville's earliest settlers, including founder James Robertson. Over the course of its nearly 200 years of existence, the graveyard has truly played the part of the "city's cemetery" by accommodating folks from all walks of life, including slaves and Confederate officers.

Hours: Daily Sunrise-Sunset

DOWNTOWN. The Downtown Presbyterian Church, which dates the mid-19th century, has survived everything from the Civil War...

DOWNTOWN. The Downtown Presbyterian Church, which dates the mid-19th century, has survived everything from the Civil War to the tornado that hit Middle Tennessee in 1998. Located on the corner of 5th Avenue and Church Street, the church boasts an interior that is as breathtaking as its exterior ­ including an Egyptian-style motif complete with symbolic paintings and ornate columns.

Hours: Office Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

DOWNTOWN. Located downtown along 2nd Avenue and Church Street, old and new have been combined to create "The...

DOWNTOWN. Located downtown along 2nd Avenue and Church Street, old and new have been combined to create "The District." This area of Nashville contains numerous specialty shops, cafes, restaurants and clubs that line the street from Church to Broadway. The buildings have all been beautifully restored to their original 19th century glory. You can expect to find live music and a festive atmosphere anytime between June and September.

DOWNTOWN. History buffs will strike gold here. The building, dating from the Civil War era, has been restored to its...

DOWNTOWN. History buffs will strike gold here. The building, dating from the Civil War era, has been restored to its original glory. Visitors are invited to tour the House and Senate Chambers and fill their minds with American trivia. The grounds, site of the graves of former Tennessee governor and US President (1845-49) James K. Polk and his wife, offer inviting shaded areas as well as several small garden areas. Be sure to take your camera ­ the capitol offers excellent shots of the city.

Hours: Tours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

SOUTH NASHVILLE. This restored 1799 Federal-style home was the original home of John Overton, lifelong friend of Andrew...

SOUTH NASHVILLE. This restored 1799 Federal-style home was the original home of John Overton, lifelong friend of Andrew Jackson and designer of Memphis. The home, located a few miles south of downtown, served as Confederate headquarters for General John B. Hood prior to the 1864 Battle of Nashville. Today, the home preserves several relics of the past, including a unique collection of Tennessee-made furniture. The site hosts several annual events during the year. Don't miss a stroll through the gardens and the gift shop!

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4:30pm; Sun 12:30pm-4:30pm

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HILLSBORO VILLAGE. When Adelia Acklen built this beautiful Italian-style villa in the 1850s, she assured herself a place...

HILLSBORO VILLAGE. When Adelia Acklen built this beautiful Italian-style villa in the 1850s, she assured herself a place in Nashville history. Located on the campus of Belmont University, the home boasts a splendid Grand Salon, which many historians consider a masterpiece of antebellum architecture. The home is decorated with myriad antiques, chandeliers, mirrors, original furnishings, and sculptures. After you visit the mansion, take a leisurely stroll around the impressive grounds of the university.

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm

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BELLE MEADE. This elegant antebellum mansion rests on 30 acres of land just south of Nashville, and its columns still...

BELLE MEADE. This elegant antebellum mansion rests on 30 acres of land just south of Nashville, and its columns still bear bullet scars from the Civil War. In earlier days, Belle Meade was one of North America's largest thoroughbred breeding farms. The plantation includes eight listed buildings, including the original dwelling, Dunham Station's cabin, which dates from 1790. The Victorian-style manor home, completed in 1853, is now a museum dedicated to preserving the Harding family's rich legacy. Every year, Belle Meade hosts the Iroquois Steeplechase.

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm

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