What to do in Nashville

midmo
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:42:38 +0000

If you are looking for an outdoors break, take a walk around Radnor Lake.

You can do a tour and a self-guided tour of Andrew Jackson’s plantation.

Belle Meade mansion and grounds are west of town. Once upon a time, it was a famous horse breeding operation.

Country music at the bars downtown, but they are not all available to the under-21 crowd.

Dare I mention Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman?

The town of Franklin is not far. I visited it for a few hours recently with my 19-yr. old daughter and we enjoyed ourselves, but guys who don’t like quaint shops might not see the appeal.

Frist Museum (Visual Arts Center) is between campus and downtown. The current major display is Vishnu. I thought it was interesting. There aren’t a lot of permanent exhibits at the Frist, though.

I’ve suggested a few things some parents might like to do. I’m sure there is a different set of activities for college age visitors who don’t have their parents along.