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5 Things to Do in Nashville

Quick – name the elements that make a perfect glamping getaway! If they include a stay in a trendy tiny home, fabulous food, good weather and a menu of fun for everyone, then let’s go to Nashville! The trendy tiny is easy – book a glamping stay at Natchez Trace Tiny House Village. Settle in and get ready to explore Nashville and the surrounding attractions that make this Tennessee town a must-do destination. Here are some ideas on how to make this the ultimate getaway for fall: 

1. Changing of the Arts: If the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Nashville is music, you might find it interesting to know that Nashville is home to the Frist Art Museum. What makes this museum unique is that unlike other art museums, The Frist does not have permanent collections but instead hosts rotating exhibits, so if you’ve visited before, you will most likely see something completely different. For details on hours of operation and current exhibits, visit fristartmusuem.org. 

Parthenon located in Centennial Park

2. Ancient Wonders: If your plans to visit Greece this year didn’t pan out, we have an idea. Head over to Nashville’s Centennial Park and behold their version of the Parthenon, which is actually a full-scale replica of the original that has been standing in Athens since the 5th century BC. Nashville’s Parthenon was built in 1897 for Tennessee’s Centennial Exposition to celebrate 100 years of statehood. In addition to marble casts, there is also a collection of American Art and the magnificent statue of Athena, the Greek Goddess to whom the original Parthenon was a shrine.  

3. Only in the South: Some uniquely Southern things in which to partake while visiting can include enjoying an Ole Smokey moonshine tasting at 6th & Peabody (https://6thandpeabody.com/); taste the inimitable fried bologna sandwich at Robert’s Western World (located on Lower Broadway); or make your own Goo Goo Cluster, the chocolate, peanut, caramel, marshmallow mix that was created in Nashville in 1912 (googoo.com).  

Kayaking in the Cumberland River

4. Outdoor Adventures: Southern summers can be muggy, and southern winters are…well, winter. Spring and fall in Nashville are mostly pleasant, so outdoor adventures are always an option when visiting here. One way to see the city is to kayak the Cumberland River and enjoy the city’s skyline (visit getyourguide.com/nashville for options); for a day trip, hiking Falls Creek Falls is another great outdoor activity to see some spectacular waterfall and for a near waterfall viewing, check out Machine Falls at Short Springs Natural Area, which is about an hour’s drive of out the city. Nashville also has a spectacular Greenways Network that has miles and miles of trails for hiking, biking, mountain biking and horseback riding. For details, visit nashville.gov/departments/parks/greenways-and-open-space/maps-and-trails. 

Ryman Auditorium

5. Bucket List: If you’re looking for the ultimate bucket list for your visit to Music City, USA, make sure to include biscuits at the Loveless Cafe, plenty of Instagram shots and photo ops at the city’s numerous outdoor murals, hot chicken at Hattie B’s, a concert at the Ryman Auditorium, a tour of the Grand Old Opry, and a live music show at the Bluebird Cafe (this is where Taylor Swift, aka Mrs. Travis Kelce, performed before she was famous! 

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3 Great Girls’ Trips

Need a good reason to take a trip with your gal pals? Schedule one for August in recognition of National Girlfriends Day which falls on August 1 giving you the perfect reason to schedule a trip this month! According to nationaltoday.com, Girlfriends Day was created to honor your “ride or die crew” and support women supporting women! A few great spots for such a celebration, according to wearetravelgirls.com, include:

Natchez Trace Tiny House Village
Natchez Trace Tiny House Village


Nashville: Of course, the main reason to come to Nashville is so you can listen to some great music with your besties. But there are plenty more reasons to plan a trip to this charming down south destination. And while shopping, eating, touring grand gardens, and taking photos are not activities limited to the female gender only, for a gal’s trip they sound pretty on target. Shopping in the area can include the city’s 12 South area which is home to great shops like the trendy sunglasses brand Krewe, Reese Witherspoon’s retail foray, Draper James, and the popular jewelry collections by Gorjana. Another option is the Fatherland District which offers a mix of vintage, collectibles, clothing, and home goods. For a garden day, visit the beautiful gardens of Cheekwood, which are set among a sprawling 55-acre historic estate. Chock full of gardens of all kinds that display roses, wildflowers, perennials, herbs, boxwoods, and dogwoods. Cheekwood also has an art gallery and an outdoor sculpture trail (cheekwood.org). From a foodie standpoint, there is plenty to sample. There’s a donut tour (getyourguide.com); a chocolate workshop from the maker of Nashville’s official candy, the Goo Goo Cluster (googoo.com), and a more traditional foodie walking tour available through viator.com that includes southern favorites like hot chicken and buttermilk biscuits. For some of the best backdrops for the girls’ trip photo montage, make sure to hit the many murals found throughout Nashville which can be viewed by a self-guided tour (check out visitmusiccity.com/trip-ideas/nashville-murals for a listing) or through organized tours offered through both viator.com and getyourguide.com. Your home base for all the Nashville fun should be a tiny home at Natchez Trace Tiny House Village, which is conveniently located to some local wineries, as well.

Las Vegas: If you and your girlfriends have always planned a dream trip to Europe, but budgets, timeframes, and other obstacles always come up, why not do the next best thing – head to Las Vegas. Plan a stay in a fabulous glamping cabin at Thousand Trails Las Vegas RV Resort and take in a little bit of Europe stateside. If you head to the Strip, you can take a gondola ride at the Venetian Hotel and pretend you’re in Venice, while the Paris Hotel will allow for Instagram-worthy shots aside replicas of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe (who’s to know where you really are?!?). Want to toss the requisite coins in the Trevi Fountain – take a trip over to Caesar’s Palace to see their version of the famed Roman fountain. For rustic fun, get your cowgirl fix by taking a sunrise or sunset horseback ride complete with either an authentic cowboy-style pancakes and eggs breakfast or a barbeque dinner (check out viator.com for more info). It’s a great way to see the gorgeous desert landscape of the area. Las Vegas also has some interesting museums like the Las Vegas Showgirl Museum or the Neon Boneyard where many of the iconic neon lights of Vegas spend their “retirement.” The Arts District is another fun place to visit with plenty of shops and galleries, cool murals, Brewery Row, and the Burlesque Hall of Fame.

Cabin at Thousand Trails Las Vegas
Cabin at Thousand Trails Las Vegas


Seattle: From the iconic Space Needle to the always-buzzing Pike Place Market, Seattle is a great location for a girl’s trip. Start the fun with a reservation for a glamping cottage or yurt glamping accommodation at Tall Chief and get ready to see the sights with the girls. Of course, all good girlfriend chats are usually done over a cup of coffee and where better than Seattle to find the best cuppa! Check out the Coffee Culture Walking Tour (visit getyourguide.com) or visit the original Starbucks location in Pike Place Market. While the Space Needle is one of Seattle’s most visited attractions and should be on the list, don’t miss the Chihuly Glass and Garden exhibit while visiting this landmark. The imaginative and beautiful glass artwork by Dale Chihuly, a Washington native, is set among several galleries, the botanic garden, and the Glasshouse. If hiking is on the agenda, there are plenty of options. Discovery Park has a 2.8- mile loop with great views of the city skyline. And of course, there’s the Market. Pike Place Market is great for shopping for all kinds of things. As the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the country, there is a lot of shopping to be found here. In addition to the food options, the Market offers arts and crafts and knickknacks of all kinds.

Yurt at Tall Chief Campground
Yurt at Tall Chief Campground

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