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• Visit the Tennessee State Capitol, just steps away from The Hermitage Hotel. Originally constructed in 1845, this magnificent Greek Revival-style structure is also recognized as a U.S. National Historic Landmark.
• Explore the Parthenon, a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. The historic site also serves as an art museum, focusing on a permanent collection by 19th and 20th-century American artists. Additional galleries located onsite feature a variety of temporary shows and exhibits.
• Journey over the historic Ryman Auditorium. Built in 1892, this amazing performing hall once served as the original location for the Grand Ole Opry. While the Grand Ole Opry is no longer located at this fantastic venue, it still continues to host many thrilling concerts. The Ryman Auditorium is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• See the Cheekwood Estate and Gardens. Once the historic home of the Cheek family, this grand, 30,000-square-foot manor was converted into an art museum as well as a sprawling botanical garden in 1900. Its impressive, Georgian-style architecture is one of its most redeeming qualities.
• Witness the historic architecture of Vanderbilt University. Founded in 1873 thanks to the financing of railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, the university has since grown into a massive, internationally recognized research institute. Its current campus numbers close to 400 buildings that educate around 13,000 students every year.
• Travel to The Hermitage, which was the historic home of President Andrew Jackson. Located just outside of downtown Nashville, it is a massive museum complex that is devoted to chronicling the full life of the nation's seventh president.