Couples Getaways to Nashville

You know who you are – you’re the couple who’s up for anything: hiking, biking, ziplining, scavenger hunts, and uncovering hidden treasures off the beaten path. You love an experience, and Music City is filled with them. Pack your sunscreen and favorite hiking shoes to discover Nashville’s natural side at Warner Parks with more than 3,100 acres of field and forest and miles of trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding. Radnor Lake State Park is ideal for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts with trails and ranger-led events throughout the year. If you prefer exploring on two wheels, rent a bike from Bike the Greenway and pedal through scenic routes like the Shelby Bottoms Greenway in East Nashville—a 960-acre stretch with forests, open fields, streams, and three miles of Cumberland River frontage.

There are plenty of other exciting ways to see Music City. Skim through the treetops on ziplines and rope courses at Adventure Park at Nashville or Treetop Adventure Park at Nashville Shores. Rent recreational equipment for a day on the water with Cumberland Kayak and Adventure Company, Cap’n Dave’s Water Sports, and River Queen Voyages. Explore the city while solving clues and conquering challenges with Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure – Nashville. And have a hauntingly good time seeing the sights after dark with Ghost City Tours.

Let Nashville sweep you off your feet with adventure.

Love and creativity go hand in hand in Nashville, where the city’s thriving art scene encompasses all forms of expression in all types of settings, from street musicians and public art to curated gallery shows and blockbuster performances. Start your experience at Nashville’s acclaimed museums, including the Parthenon in Centennial Park and the Frist Art Museum downtown. The Van Vechten Art Gallery at Fisk University, Hatch Show Print in SoBro, Arcade downtown, and the Tennessee State Museum in Germantown also feature important pieces utilizing different media and techniques.

If you enjoy viewing paintings and exhibits, take your artistic abilities to the next level. Color outside the lines at Dabble Tours and Events in the Germantown neighborhood with a painting class. If all this art makes you hungry, Dabble Studio also offers food tours and cooking classes. Next, create a lasting memory at the Candle Bar in the Gulch by picking out a vessel and mixing your favorite fragrances to create your custom Paddywax candle. You can even bring your own bottle of wine or champagne! With more than 200 permanent public artworks throughout the city, art is everywhere. Discover dozens of colorful murals and sculptural art installations, or join a Murals & Mimosas Tour with Mint Julep Experiences. And don’t miss the opportunity to participate in one of the city’s popular Art Crawls featuring galleries downtown and in nearby neighborhoods.

For an evening filled with performing artists, enjoy professional troupes on stage at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and Schermerhorn Symphony Center or catch talented singers, songwriters, and musicians across the city’s vibrant nightlife scene. 

Tap into your own creativity by booking a private painting or cooking experience through Dabble Tours and Events, taking a glass-blowing class or watching artists at work at Nashville Glasshaüs, and checking out the hands-on art offerings at Cheekwood and Metro Parks Centennial Art Center. You can even sleep in artful surroundings with curated collections on display at hotels including Bobby Nashville, Noelle, The Joseph, 21c Museum Hotel, Omni Nashville, and Union Station Hotel.

From world-class galleries to interactive experiences, Nashville invites you to connect with its creative spirit.

So, you both share a passion for food? Take a trip around Nashville's Foodie Track to discover New Restaurants, Speakeasies, and Food Experiences that make this city the culinary destination it is today. Start with true Southern flavor and all the fixings from Loveless Cafe. In 1951, Lon and Annie opened their front doors to serve fried chicken and biscuits to hungry travelers on Highway 100. Their homemade Southern dishes became so popular that they converted their home into a restaurant and still welcome more than half a million visitors each year who are seeking a chance to slow down and savor home-cooked meals.

Turn up the heat with Hot Chicken, a Nashville original invented by a scorned lover seeking revenge nearly 100 years ago and first served at the famed Prince’s Hot Chicken. Then cool things down with a tour visiting multiple Nashville breweries on Music City Brew Hop, where you can taste the best craft beers. For the ultimate date night, take the heat up to the rooftop of JW Marriott at Bourbon Steak for dinner with a view. There, you will find an innovative American steakhouse and a timeless dining experience with a 360-degree view of the Nashville skyline.

Cool things down with dinner and a cruise on the Cumberland River. General Jackson Showboat boasts four massive decks and a beautiful two-story Victorian Theater, where live music shows are performed twice a day while serving timeless southern-style cuisine. Cap the night off with a glass of wine and a live performance at City Winery—a quintessential Music City evening for any foodie couple.

So many songs throughout the years were inspired and written about love. For a couple who loves music, what better place for a couple's getaway than in Music City? Start your visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Not only will you experience the evolution of one of the fastest-growing music genres, but you’ll also see how country music has influenced so many other genres of music. Across the street lies the stars of the town at the Music City Walk of Fame. This landmark pays tribute to those from all genres of music who have contributed to the world through songs with a connection to Music City.

Explore all the upcoming events in Nashville and book tickets for shows at the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium. The Ryman Auditorium in Downtown Nashville tells stories about music legends who performed on the stage, such as Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, and Dolly Parton. Throughout the years, artists as diverse as Charlie Chaplin, Jack White, Elvis, and Taylor Swift have graced the stage. The Grand Ole Opry came to the Opry House in 1974, where they now put on three live shows a week, and you can hear a dozen performers, from country music greats to newcomers on the scene. Right across the street from Ryman Auditorium is the newly built National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM). From classical to country to jazz and hip hop, NMAAM integrates history and interactive technology to share the untold story of over 50 music genres. For more jazz, Rudy's Jazz Room delivers world-class live music six nights a week.

If you’ve seen the television show “Nashville,” you’ll want to visit the best-loved live music venue in town. The Bluebird Cafe features up-and-coming and hit songwriters in an intimate setting seven nights a week. You’ve learned so much about Nashville’s Music Scene, but have you ever visited the studio where various artists have recorded hundreds of songs throughout the years? Built in 1957, RCA Studio B became known as the birthplace of the “Nashville Sound,” a style characterized by background vocals and strings that helped establish Nashville as an international recording center.

In the city of music, there are endless opportunities for the music lover to explore.

For those looking for a fun day date or date night, start with taking in all the beauty during a walk at Cheekwood through one of the twelve gardens and a 1.5-mile-long woodland trail featuring modern and contemporary outdoor sculpture. Treat yourselves to the best outdoor adventure in the city at the Nashville Zoo, where you can pet a kangaroo and see animals from around the world.

If you’re looking for something more intimate, talk about how you fell for each other over a glass of wine from a bottle made at Kix Brooks’ Arrington Vineyards & Winery, where you can choose from 12 outstanding local wines. After you’ve had a glass of wine (or two), it’s time to relax with a couples massage at Mokara inside the Omni Nashville Hotel. Spend quality time together restoring balance and de-stressing while you steam in the escape steam room, followed by a tandem massage. Or enjoy a personalized spa experience of your choice at R+R Wellness during your stay when you book a night at the Grand Hyatt.

To top off your romantic evening, pick up some to-go food or picnic at Love Circle for the best views in the city.

Fans in Music City are passionate about their sports. Sometimes, the best way to a healthy relationship is through that special connection (or rivalry) you have when it comes to Nashville Sports. Nashville is home to multiple professional sports teams and universities. Whether you’re a fan of the home team or the opposing team, experience the thrill of a game at Nissan Stadium as the Tennessee Titans face off against some of the NFL’s best. This is your chance to see players like Will Levis, A.J. Brown, and Jeffrey Simons on their home turf. Our Nashville Predators also deliver massive hits that will leave you on the edge of your seat at Bridgestone Arena. We call it Smashville, and you must experience the all-in attitude, energy, and intensity of a live Predators hockey game. Do you prefer watching America’s favorite pastime? Enjoy the thrill of baseball with the Nashville Sounds at First Horizon Park. Be there when the Sounds light up the field and the sky every Friday home game or hit a hard line drive to the Band Box, complete with games, food, drinks, and unique field views. Get a kick out of Music City’s MLS team and cheer on Nashville SC at GEODIS Park. For a uniquely Nashville experience, witness Music City’s first-ever professional bull riding team, Nashville Stampede.

If you’re the couple who loves sports, look at the home game schedules and plan your next trip to Music City.