This past weekend, we took a girl's trip to Nashville and had the best time! We were blessed with amazing sunny (and very hot) weather. We checked out lots of great spots and wanted to share some of our faves.
Where to Stay
We were fortunate enough to stay at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown Nashville. This hotel is located right on Broadway and is only about a half a mile walk from most of the restaurants/bars on Broadway which made it super convenient. The hotel was super nice and updated with amazing amenities including, a pool, fitness center, lobby bar with live music, coffee shop and rooftop bar! The pool was super fun and lively. They had private cabanas you could rent as well as accessible chairs/loungers. On the weekends, the pool has a DJ which gave it a young and hip vibe. Since it was so hot on Saturday, this was where we ended up spending a good chunk of our afternoon.
Where to Eat
The first night we arrived in Nashville, we were excited to be there and wanted to go to a place that was easy and fast but still had great food. We chose to check out Acme Feed & Seed which is one of my favorite spots on Broadway! I got the Nashville hot chicken which is always phenomenal and served on Texas toast. They also have some other great options including dry rub wings! The great part about Acme is you order at a counter and have your order brought out to you and you can take it anywhere in the restaurant (they have 3 floors).
The 1st floor is a restaurant and bar with live music regularly. We got a drink here while we waited for our food and listened to the band. The 2nd floor is for sushi which looks super delicious as well. Then the rooftop is really fun too with yummy cocktails and a great view of Broadway/the river.
Hampton Social is an iconic Nashville spot for their fun Nashville flower wall and instagrammable decor. However, it is SO much more than that! They have amazing food and drinks as well! They are known for their seafood which is phenomenal ((the lobster roll is my favorite), but they also have some traditional American dishes as well like flatbreads and burgers. This spot is just right off of Broadway and a great place for brunch or dinner before hitting the bars.
E+Rose is a perfect breakfast spot if you're looking for something healthy! They have acai bowls, smoothies, avocado toast, coffee and more! There are multiple locations throughout the city and have quick and easy ordering at the counter for either a grab & go or sit down experience. I had the acai bowl called The Pro and I highly recommend!
Bartaco has been one of my long-time favorite Nashville spots! The food is so fresh and also super affordable (tacos range from $2.75-6.75). They have some of the freshest margaritas and guacamole as well. Bartaco is located in a cute spot about 10 minutes from downtown called 12 South. This is a great spot to check out during the day as there are lots of cute coffee shops, boutiques and shops in the area as well.
Things to Do
If you are looking a fun spot to spend the day in Nashville, Sonny's is a must! They are open for all ages and have a great patio area with outdoor games, tvs and fun photo ops! We spent several hours here drinking Margarita and Mimosa flights on the patio and chilling in our own little cabana in the shade. This spot is in Germantown, so a little bit of a drive from downtown/Broadway, but it is a great way to explore other parts of Nashville if you have some time!
Amelia's flower truck is an iconic must-visit spot in Nashville. Not only is it so adorable and Instagrammable, but the flowers are actually gorgeous and you are able to make your own bouquet! They take the truck to different spots throughout the city and post their schedule on their site, so make sure to look up where they will be when you visit!
You have probably already seen by now, but White Limozeen is an adorable Dolly Parton themed bar/restaurant on the rooftop of the Graduate Hotel in Nashville. This spot is super cute and all pink/Dolly themed. However, it is extremely hard to get into so make your reservations in advance. The reservations open exactly 2 weeks in advance from the date you want to go and book up right at midnight! We tried to go and get a seat at the bar and were put on a waitlist but unfortunately never were able to make it up to White Limozeen. The Graduate Hotel lobby was super cute though and we were able to get some fun photos there as well so it's definitely worth stopping by!
Nashville is known for their fun bars, but Broadway can be overwhelming if you don't know which places to check out. Here were some of our faves!
Honky Tonk
Honkey Tonk Central is always a favorite of mine when I visit Nashville. It is usually packed, but not too overcrowded to where you can't walk. They have 4 different floors with live music on each. The bands play a variety of music from country, to pop, to even alternative. This spot is always a good time and worth stopping by at least once on your trip to Nashville!
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These were just a few of our favorite spots on our trip! Hope this helps with planning your next trip to Nashville!
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