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Belmont Mansion vs Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
Belmont Mansion and Belle Meade Plantation are both endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Belle Meade Plantation is the choice of most reviewers compared to Belmont Mansion. Belle Meade Plantation comes in at #5 in Nashville with praise from 7 reviews including Fodor's, Concierge and Where.
Belmont Mansion
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U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
1700 Acklen Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212
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Fodor's
"This 1850s Italian-style villa was the home of Adelicia Acklen, Nashville's answer to Scarlett O'Hara, who married "once for money, once for love, and once for the hell of it."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The 1853 mansion was later restyled as an Italianate villa. Union forces occupied the property before and during the 1864 Battle of Nashville."
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Where
" In 1951, the Tennessee Baptist Convention purchased the school, which is now Belmont University."
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U.S. News & World Report
15.0
"If you love history, slot some time for a tour of Belmont Mansion – the largest house museum in Nashville."
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Frommer's
"If you’re interested in Tennessee history, the Civil War, architecture, or decorative arts, Belmont Mansion is a convenient, beautiful way to incorporate those into your itinerary"
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Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205
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Concierge
"Horses were the name of the game at this former thoroughbred nursery... today, even though there are no horses to be found, the plantation is a popular draw for history buffs."
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The 45-minute tour of the main house, led by guides in 19th-century garb, is a must
Frommer's
"The Greek Revival mansion is the centerpiece of the affluent Belle Meade region of Nashville and is surrounded by 30 acres of manicured lawns and shade trees."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The 1853 mansion is open to visitors, as are various interesting outbuildings, including a model slave cabin, and wine tasting."
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Fodor's
"Known as the "queen of the Tennessee plantations," this stunning Greek Revival house is marked by the Civil War bullet holes that riddle its columns."
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Afar Magazine
"The mansion also has a winery on site and hosts tastings daily."
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