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Great Escape
A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide
tourist destinations. -- April 23, 2007
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Nashville isn't nicknamed Music City for nothing.
When you think of Nashville, you think of country music -- thanks to the Grand
Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. But do you also think
of the Parthenon? You should, Nashville's secondary nickname, Athens of the
South, is in honor of the Athena Parthenos, the western world's tallest
indoor sculpture. Nashville is the capital of Tennessee, so the city and
state's history deserve a place in the sun too. Throw in the world renowned
Nashville Zoo and you've got a great mix of opportunities to keep you going.
Median income -- $39,232
Median house value -- $113,300
For more information visit www.nashvillecvb.com
or call 800-657-6910.
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| The Top 9 Attractions
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| The Parthenon
615-862-8431
The world's only full-scale
reproduction of the famous Greek temple, Nashville's Parthenon
features the city's art museum and Athena Parthenos. At close to
42 feet in height, the Athena is the tallest indoor sculpture in
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| Grand Ole Opry
800-SEE-OPRY
Every week, the Grand Ole Opry
broadcasts live over 650 WSM AM, Sirius Satellite Radio and www.opry.com
for the longest-running radio show (since 1925). |
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| Country Music Hall of
Fame and Museum 800-852-6437
Want to see for yourself how
country music has changed? Through the live performances and
country music memorabilia, that's exactly what you'll do. Then why
not savor a southern-style meal at the So Bro Grill. |
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| Historic RCA Studio B
615-416-2096
One of the world's most historic
recording studios. RCA Studio B has produced over 1,000 top ten
hits from Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and more. |
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| Ryman Auditorium
615-458-8700
This former home of the Grand Ole
Opry has undergone a $8.5 million renovation. By day, live the
auditorium's history and at night come back for a musical
experience from just about any genre of music -- bluegrass,
gospel, pop, country and classical, they've all played here.
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| Nashville Zoo at
Grassmere 615-833-1534
No visit to Nashville is complete
without a trip to the zoo! Check out any of the popular exhibits
-- African elephant habitat, Grassmere Historic Home and Farm, the
Unseen New World, Bamboo Trail, Entry Village, Critter Encounters
or the Jungle Gym. |
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| Cheekwood Botanical
Garden and Museum of Art 615-356-8000
Cheekwood features the
award-winning Museum of Art house in the original Cheek mansion.
The surrounding 55 acres include 10 botanical gardens and Woodland
Sculpture Garden. |
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| Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
422-226-0463
Since the early 1960s, performers
have stepped on stage with the hopes of being discovered. One
visit and you may say, "I knew him/her when..." |
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| Tennessee State Capitol
615-741-2692
The Tennessee State Capitol stands
today much as it did when completed in 1859; several areas have
been restored to their 19th century appearance. |
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