071 Nashville with Kids

Nashville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. It may be the home of country music but there is so much more to see and do (and eat!) This week we chat with Tennessean Kristin Luna to get the inside scoop on what to do in Nashville with kids. ON THE PODCAST 00:30 - Update on Tamara and Kim's travels 01:25 - Talking with Kristen Luna 08:00 - How long to spend in Nashville 09:07 - What to do 12:05 - Seeing a show 14:22 - River that separates Nashville 17:25 - Broadway after dark 21:18 - Other places to visit 27:47 - Country Christmas 28:47 - Hotel in downtown Nashville 33:48 - Where to eat in Nashville 40:15 - Money saving tips 42:42 - Best place to take a family photo 45:47 - Favorite Travel Gear 48:24 - App of the week ABOUT KRISTIN LUNA Kristin Luna is a Nashville-based journalist who has written for more than 50 magazines, including Newsweek, Travel + Leisure, Parade and Southern Living. She shares the behind-the-scenes of her travels via her 10-year-old blog Camels & Chocolate. Follow Kristin on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter. PLACES TO VISIT IN NASHVILLE WITH KIDS Country Music Hall of Fame is a great museum for anyone -- even if you are not a big country music fan. The museum is attached to the Omni Nashville Hotel, which is fairly large and has one of the only outdoor pools in Nashville. The hotel in in the central part of Nashville, making it easy to walk to different places. Hatch Show Print is a letterpress print shop that has been around for over a hundred years. You can watch the printing through big windows in the front and take workshops. You should check out the Ryman Auditorium, which is known as the Mother Church of Country Music, but more than just country musicians play there. Riverfront Park is a great place to visit if you have young kids that need to have some play time. The Parthenon is a cool place to visit and you need to take about a half hour out of your day. It is a full scale replica of the Greek Parthenon and on weekends there are a lot of festivals and food trucks there. This is also a great place to have a picnic with your family. The Grand Ole Opry is a fantastic piece of Nashville's history and a must do when in Nashville. If you really want to try Nashville Hot Chicken one of the most famous places would be Hattie B’s. This is a great family place and has the ability to order online and has two locations now. BEST PLACE TO TAKE FAMILY PHOTO Most photos are taken in front of ‘I believe in Nashville’ mural. 12th South has a few great colorful murals. If you want the skyline, taking a photo in front of the Bridge building has a great view looking over the river. FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR Kristin loves to wear sundresses from LOFT, Gap, and Old Navy. APP OF THE WEEK Lyft is a competitor to Uber, but it allows you to schedule a ride and leave your tip through the app. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Omni Nashville Hotel Behind the scenes at the Grand Ole Opry Union Station Hotel Airbnb referral link: www.airbnb.com/c/tgruber2 Lyft: TAMARA49894 referral code Best Murals of Nashville FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035# You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening! Photos courtesy of Kristin Luna. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase/booking, we may make a small commission to cover our podcasting costs.