Belmont Mansion
This Italianate mansion was built in 1853 by Adelicia Acklen, who at the time was one of the wealthiest women in America - thanks in part to her cotton trading with both sides during the Civil War. There are 16 rooms that are open to the public, with guided tours showing the original furniture and artworks. The grounds, now part of Belmont University, also contain a gazebo and statuary.

1900 Belmont Boulevard
Tel: (615) 460 5459.
Website: www.belmontmansion.com  
Admission charge.

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
This large park covers an area of eight hectares (19 acres) to the north of the State Capitol. The grounds contain 31 fountains (corresponding to the main rivers of Tennessee) and a vast granite map of the state. The park also has walks, a Wall of History, an amphitheatre, and good views, especially leading up to the Capitol itself.

600 James Robertson Parkway
Tel: (615) 741 5280.
Website: www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/Bicentennial  
Free admission.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts is a non-profit art-exhibition centre in downtown Nashville, with approximately 7,315 sq m (24,000 sq ft) of gallery space, dedicated to presenting the finest visual art from local, state and regional artists, as well as major US and international exhibitions. It is housed in a beautiful 1930s art deco building, which was originally Nashville's historic main post office. The building was renovated in the late 1990s, with great care taken to preserve its interior period ornamental features. Hands-on activities in the ArtQuest Gallery provide interactive and educational experiences for all ages. On Thursday and Friday evenings the centre features live music in the lobby and wine is available at the cash bar. Frist Fridays is a popular outdoor concert series held once a month from May to October. Frist Center Kids Club offers free Saturday afternoon art classes for kids aged five to 10 years.

919 Broadway
Tel: (615) 244 3340.
Website: www.fristcenter.org  
Admission charge.

Nashville Shores Yacht Club & Marina
A summertime only (May to September) water park on Percy Priest Lake, featuring boat and jet ski hire, water slides, swimming pools and mini-golf.

4001 Bell Road, Hermitage
Tel: (615) 889 7050.
Website: www.nashvilleshores.com  
Admission charge.

Lane Motor Museum
Unique collection of over 175 European cars, all in driveable condition, dating from the 1920s. Housed in an original 12,263 sq m (132,000 sq ft) Sunbeam bakery building. The collection is owned and maintained by the Lane family.

702 Murfreesboro Pike
Tel: (615) 742 7445.
Website: www.lanemotormuseum.org
Admission charge.