A highlight of activities to do alone in Nashville.
Nashville is a bustling city with an abundance of exciting things to do both day and night. While some travel destinations cater exclusively to families and couples, Nashville is not one of those cities. Nashville has something for everybody, including the solo traveler. In fact, traveling alone in Nashville can be even more exciting than traveling with others. The list of things to do alone in Nashville is endless, providing all day excitement for the enthusiastic traveler.
For the musically inclined, Nashville has something to suit everybody's taste. A good way to begin your musical travels is at the Grand Ole Opry itself. You can visit the Grand Ole Opry Museum in the morning to look at memorabilia from all of your favorite artists dating back to the early beginnings of country music. In the afternoon you can stop by the Grand Ole Opry store to purchase exclusive country music merchandise. Finally, what better way is there to polish off an evening in Nashville than with a show at the famed Grand Ole Opry. For music lovers whose interests fall into other musical genres, you can visit RCA's Studio B where thousands of songs have been recorded and produced including those by the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, and the king himself, Elvis. You can also catch a show at the Ryman Auditorium, which hosts musical artists from every genre from rock to blues to jazz. For dance enthusiasts, the Nashville Ballet holds shows featuring classical, contemporary, and modern dance in the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. In addition, the Nashville Symphony and the renowned Nashville Opera also hold shows at the Performing Arts Center as well.
For solo travelers interested in the visual arts, Nashville has a multitude of art galleries and museums sure to satisfy every critic. The Frist Center for the Visual Arts displays works from different artists spanning the globe. The Carl Van Vechten Gallery at Fisk University features exhibits from such world-renowned artists as Georgia O'Keeffe, Pablo Picasso and Pierre-Auguste Renior. In addition, the Aaron Douglas Gallery also located at Fisk University features art from prominent African and African-American artists as well as houses several collections of modern and contemporary art.
For the sports-minded solo traveler, no trip is complete without a visit to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame that highlights the athletic accomplishments of Tennesseans who have excelled in both college and professional sports as well as the Olympics. Depending on the season, you may also be able to check out a NFL game by the Tennessee Titans. And if racing is your preferred choice, be sure to check out various drag racing events at the Music City Raceway.
For sightseeing and touring, no trip to Nashville is complete without a stroll down Broadway. Here you can take in the sights and sounds of the honky-tonks of Nashville as well as shop for an album at Ernest Tubbs Record Shop or purchase reproductions of print art posters of your favorite performing artist or sporting event from Hatch's Show Print. Finally, top your trip to Nashville off with a visit to Opry Mills for a one of a kind shopping extravaganza. With over 200 retailers, live entertainment, and dining, Opry Mills is not only an unforgettable shopping experience, but just an unforgettable experience period.
