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Nashville Travel Tips

Nashville in Tennessee is never short of entertainment be it for youth, family or a newlywed couple. With its museums, zoos, theme based amusement parks, theaters and a awesome night life represent Nashville. Looking to explore the city, carry these few tips along, might be helpful.

Tip 1 - For shopaholics, Nashville is dreamland. You have many huge shopping malls in the city that house some of the biggest brands in the world. If you are a lover of the local art then you can pick up a few art forms from the downtown area.

Tip 2 - If you are fond of weekend trips and getaways then Nashville has many interesting places to visit on its outskirts. A few hours' drive can get you to explore Indiana cave country that offers spectacular views and an adventurous time.

Tip 3 - Lincoln State Park situated at just 3 hours drive from Nashville is full of Lincoln history and memorabilia. Lincoln is still the favorite president of millions.

Tip 4 - For music lovers Nashville is the perfect place on earth. With a legacy of music there are many free country music attractions where you can see the memorabilia's of many world class music stars, history of different forms of music and then different instruments played around the world.

Tip 5 - Want to mix history with a taste of naughty entertainment then head to Printers Alley, which has been an entertainment hotspot for travelers to Nashville for decades. There is just too much to describe, so get on hit the Road.
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Parthenon

One of the major attractions that you will come across while you travel Nashville is the Parthenon in Nashville. Inspired by the original Parthenon in Athens, the structure in Nashville is a replica of the original, having been made to the exact measurements and scale.

The Parthenon in Nashville is undoubtedly one of the jewels of the region's history and culture and is a part of the U.S National Register of Historic Places. It was added to the U.S National Register of Historic Places on the 23rd of February in the year 1972. The Parthenon in Nashville was originally built in the year 1897.

The construction was undertaken as a portion of the proceedings for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Later, between the year 1925 and the year 1931 the newer structure was completed and it is this version that we see in the present day. The architects credited with having built this beautiful structure are William B. Dinsmoor and Russell E. Hart. The Parthenon in Nashville is governed over by the local government.

The Parthenon in Nashville

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthenon_(Nashville)

Any guide or manual dedicated to Nashville travel tips and advice will mention the Nashville Parthenon as one of the most wondrous and inspiring monuments in the region. The inspiration behind creating the replica of the monument in Athens actually arose out of Nashville's famous reputation as the "Athens of the South".

Owing to this flattering description, the vision for recreating the Parthenon for the region was born. A statue of Athena stands 42 feet tall and is a replica of the one that was built in Athens. The Parthenon is also used as an art museum and is important in the cultural history of the place as well.

Learn More about the Parthenon in Nashville

http://www.nashville.gov/parthenon/

Tourist Information about the Parthenon

http://www.nashville.gov/Parthenon/Facts/FAQ.htm

Parthenon Address
2600 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203

Contact:
Tel: (615) 862-8431
Email: N/A

Parthenon Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 - 4:30.
June, July & August: Sundays: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Closed on Mondays year round.

Ticket Information for the Parthenon:
Members: Free
Adults: $6.00
Children (4-17): $4.00 (under 4 free)
Seniors (62+): $4.00

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