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Belmont MansionvsBelle 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
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Where
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." Full review
Lonely Planet "The 1853 mansion was later restyled as an Italianate villa. Union forces occupied the property before and during the 1864 Battle of Nashville." Full review
Where " In 1951, the Tennessee Baptist Convention purchased the school, which is now Belmont University." Full review
U.S. News & World Report15.0
"If you love history, slot some time for a tour of Belmont Mansion – the largest house museum in Nashville." Full review
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" Full review
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
Concierge Frommer's Lonely Planet Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide Where U.S. News & World Report Fodor's
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." Full review
Lonely Planet "The 1853 mansion is open to visitors, as are various interesting outbuildings, including a model slave cabin, and wine tasting." Full review
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." Full review
Afar Magazine "The mansion also has a winery on site and hosts tastings daily." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Most antebellum plantation homes display portraits of family members in gilded frames, but at Belle Meade... the portraits are of Thoroughbred racehorses." Full review
Where "Built in 1807, this plantation provides a unique perspective on Southern history." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"At the center of the plantation is the mansion, where guides dressed in period costumes offer tours of the mansion's antebellum-style interior...Belle Meade Plantation hosts numerous events" Full review
Fodor's "Today, this historic mansion is a museum at the center of 30 acres of smooth green pastures...the property includes a winery and more than 10 outbuildings. " Full review
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General tours are available, or you can take a themed tour like the Journey to Jubilee, which tells the stories of the people who were enslaved at Belle Meade Plantation.
