Queen Victoria’s remark on the Fisk Jubilee Singers gave Nashville its most celebrated epithet, “Music City”. That was way back in 1874, but music has always been the soul of Nashville.

If you’re looking for live renditions of contemporary Jubilee Singers, you should be definitely headed for the Fisk University. The original performers of the Fisk Jubilee Singers were students of this university who made the slave songs popular all over the world.

Step back in time to the Grand Ole Opry at their former home at the Ryman Theater. The theater is also the venue for other impressive performances.

However, Opryland is more popular than any other venue in town. Home to the Grand Ole Opry, this is the biggest non-gambling hotel complex in the United States, offering plenty of fun in terms of shops, eateries, beautiful indoor gardens, and waterfalls. What’s more, you can take a boat ride through an indoor river!

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is like no other. The unique house looks like a piano keyboard and the tower represents the evolution of music from the 78 record to the CD. Visitors to the museum will also be able to see Elvis’ solid gold Cadillac.

Another fascinating spot is the Musicians Hall of Fame, which celebrates all the musicians who played for the singers who became stars.

If you’re looking for a café to celebrate your travel to Nashville, walk into The Bluebird café. This is a one-of-its-kind listening room where their slogan is Shhh! Evenings feature a unique assortment of musical hits by popular songwriters. On Sunday nights, you’ll have the rare chance to listen to the future artists in advance.

For country music fans, bus tours are offered that takes you past the homes of country music artists including: Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, Ronnie Milsap, Dolly Parton, Martina McBride, Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks, and others. This will certainly be one of the most memorable bus rides of your life!

Finally, Night Barns is exciting place to stop. It’s on the corner of Fifth and Broadway. No cover charge is required for entry into the bars here, and all of them offer incredible live music.

Manoj Borah is a Senior Writer & Journalist working with cheapOair.com , a top travel site online. Manoj writes and reviews articles with special focus on vacation spots for budget travelers and road warriors, besides sharing tips and nuggets on booking cheap tickets from London to Paris, hotels and Houston airfare.