Fun that involves Nashville's best winter tours, local treats, and famous attractions - all without the crowds!
While Nashville isn’t a tropical destination, for the most part, winter is typically pretty mild. There’s the occasional snowstorm (heads-up: when that happens, much of the city comes to a halt) and there’s some rainy days. But generally, the weather is temperate enough to get out and enjoy whatever interests you in Music City in winter.
In case of inclement weather, check out one of these five activities, including tours that involve enclosed vehicles and indoor pursuits, keeping you warm and dry and entertained.
As an added bonus (other than the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s), the city can be a little less crowded in the winter. Enjoy some of the city’s best food, drink and fun with shorter lines.
Mint Julep Tours: Let someone else do the driving. In these climate-controlled, luxury vans you’ll be able to explore the distilleries of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, or focus on Jack Daniel’s Distillery, or catch a Nashville mural tour. You’ll get to see lots of sights without navigating through bad weather on your own. And no worries about tasting all that whiskey; you have a designated driver.
Goo Goo Chocolate Co.: The world-famous Goo Goo Cluster, the country’s first combination candy bar, was invented right here in Music City. You can invent your own combination of sweetness by signing up for a chocolate experience at this downtown candy store. There’s a Goo & Booze class that features pairings with local spirits, or a classic, non-alcoholic option.
Lane Motor Museum: If the weather is keeping you in, you can pretend you are out on the open road at this private collection of more than 150 cars. It’s the largest collection of European vehicles in the U.S. See how folks in the early 1900s used to hitch a ride.
Tee Line Curling: With three sheets of ice set aside for curling, Tee Line on the city’s west side is the perfect place to learn the sport you only think about during the Winter Olympic Games. Reserve a lane, and then stay for food and drinks. If the curling lanes are full, you can opt to bowl instead.
Ryman Auditorium Tour: Many of the famous country-music locales around town offer tours. If you only have time for one, make it the Ryman Auditorium, just blocks from the Bobby Nashville Hotel. There are options for self-guided and guided backstage tours. If there isn’t an event going on at the time of your tour, you may also be able to walk across this hallowed stage and take a photo for posterity.
