Academy Square Travel Guide
Nashville
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Popular places to visit
Grand Ole Opry
Get tickets for a show at Grand Ole Opry, a favourite theatre in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Broadway
When you visit Broadway, a favourite shopping spot in Nashville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Vanderbilt University
Explore the campus of Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Music City Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Music City Center, a top convention centre in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Bridgestone Arena
Catch an event at Bridgestone Arena during your trip to Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Academy Square
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Great atrium garden views from the 3rd floor! We stayed in the Cascades section and slept with our balcony door open to fall asleep to the sound of the water. It was absolutely fantastic! Even though it’s quite busy, the waterfall drowns out the other noise. Can’t wait to come back.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Breakfast was very good and great omelette station. Was a little noisy at 11:00 p.m. on the balcony one night. Made a call to the front desk and was immediately taken care of. Overall very nice stay !
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
Very curteous and helpful
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Love location, excellent staff
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville
Room was accomdating. Experience was great.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown
Room was clean
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Academy Square
Rutledge Hill
Rutledge Hill might not have many top sights, but Bridgestone Arena and Broadway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
SoBro
If you're spending some time in SoBro, Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are top sights worth seeing.
The District
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to The District. A stop by Broadway or Ryman Auditorium might round out your trip.
East Bank
If you're spending some time in East Bank, Nissan Stadium and Cumberland River are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Nashville
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Ryman Auditorium or Broadway while you're exploring the area.
The Gulch
The Gulch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Demonbreun Street and Nashville WhatLiftsYou Wings Mural while you're in town.
Academy Square Travel Guide
- Nashville Children's Theatre
- Grand Ole Opry
- Nissan Stadium
- Music City Center
- Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
- Opry Mills
- Opryland Hotel Gardens
- Belmont University
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Nashville Zoo
- Mall at Green Hills
- Ascend Amphitheater
- Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
- Tennessee State Capitol
- Nashville Shores Waterpark
- Geodis Park
- Johnny Cash Museum
- Percy Priest Lake
- Marathon Music Works
