For public transit access to Dallas/Ft Worth International (DFW), climb on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) orange line. Enjoy your straight up-and-down flight, as the jourmey usually last for just under 90 minutes. When you disembark at Nashville Metropolitan (BNA), grab a rental car to ensure easy access to all of Nashville's most popular sites.

Attractions and tips

If a love for country music influenced your decision to head to Nashville, don't miss the opportunity to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. For some live music, head to the Ryman Auditorium. For a glimpse of the ornate southern architecture of old, explore the Belle Meade Plantation. Particularly interesting are the columns on this old plantation that still bear the marks of bullet holes from the Civil War. A lesser known, albeit impressive, Nashville stop is The Parthenon. This site houses a full-scale replicate of the Athenian Parthenon, built for the 1897 Centennial Exposition. Finish your trip with an informative stop at the Adventure Science Center.

To feed your inner-musician, stay on Jefferson Street, which was the genesis of jazz and blues. For easy access to Nashville's bubbling nightlife, pick a hotel in The Gulch. Nashville experiences seasonal weather changes. The best time to visit this city is in the fall or spring. By visiting during these transitional seasons, you can avoid the extreme heat of summer and the excessive chill of winter.