http://www.USCityTraveler.com - They don't call Nashville "Music City" for nothing. This city loves a catchy tune, and country music isn't the only game in town, but country is king. See Elvis' golden Cadillac and Ralph Stanley's mandolin at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, or take in a performance at Opryland. Nashville's nightlife is legendary. Honky-tonks along Broadway thump with music and beer-drinking dancers late into the night. You really should go. You don't need to be a country music fan to enjoy the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Legends are honored here with a vast audio archive of important points in the evolution of country music as well as in displays of Hank Williams' fringed jackets and Willie Nelson's bandana. There is plenty of memorabilia on crossover stars too, including Elvis, Lynyrd Skynyrd, even Bob Dylan. The Grand Ole Opry Museum pays tribute to the staples of that famous radio show: Patsy Cline, George Jones, Dolly Parton and many, many more. Walk along Broadway downtown for the quintessential Music City shopping trip. Ernest Tubb Record Shop has been selling Nashville's greatest hits. If it's country, you'll find it here. Across the street Hatch Show Print made its mark producing concert posters. The shop still maintains its monster collection, and visitors can buy newly printed copies of classic posters featuring their favorite artists and festivals.

• published: 30 Dec 2013
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