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Grand Ole OpryvsTennessee State Capitol
Both are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Grand Ole Opry is preferred by most professionals compared to Tennessee State Capitol. Grand Ole Opry ranks #6 in Nashville with praise from 6 sources like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
Grand Ole Opry
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
Independent
2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
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Fodor's "This enormously popular radio show, performed in the Grand Ole Opry House, has been broadcasting country music since 1925." Full review
Frommer's "These exhibits are tributes to the performers who have appeared on the famous radio show over the years." Full review
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These museums are best visited in conjunction with a night at the Opry
Lonely Planet "This unassuming modern brick building seats 4400 for the Grand Ole Opry on Friday and Saturday from March to November." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Today the Opry continues to draw crowds for its weekend shows."
Afar Magazine "Music lovers of all genres will find this live radio show entertaining." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The historic theater is located in what is now a mega-mall parking lot, but the spirit of the venue hasn't changed. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"It was this radio show, which began broadcasting in the 1920s, that put Nashville on the map as the "Country Music Capital of the World." Although its venue has changed over the years,..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For nearly one hundred years, the Grand Ole Opry, called "home of American music," has showcased country stars on stage, as well as on WSM Radio. See a live show or take a guided backstage tour"
Nashville Travel Guide
February 26, 2021
Independent "If you’re not too mesmerised by the fish-plastered cars, the museum will teach you that Nashville has been a national hub for music publishing since the 1800s"
Tennessee State Capitol Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Where Frommer's
Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37219
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Fodor's "designed by noted Philadelphia architect William Strickland who was so impressed with his Greek Revival creation that he requested—and received—entombment behind one of the building's walls." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This 1845–59 Greek Revival building was built from local limestone and marble by slaves and prison inmates working alongside European artisans." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The self-professed masterpiece of architect William Strickland (1788-1854), this Tennessee limestone Greek Revival "temple" sits high on a hill and boasts ancient Athenian models." Full review
Where "The Greek Revival-style building was begun in 1845 and completed in 1859." Full review
Frommer's "The Tennessee State Capitol, completed in 1859, is a classically proportioned Greek Revival building that sits on a hill on the north side of downtown" Full review
