Nashville

The Union Station was completed in 1900 and functioned as a passenger terminal until 1979. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the landmark building experienced years of neglect until it was converted into an opulent hotel, detailed with wrought iron and Italian marble. Its lobby features a barrel-vaulted, 65-feet-high ceiling enclosed by stained glass. The station looks spectacular from the outside. If you're not staying at the hotel, you can still enjoy the interior while having drinks or dinner at Ergo restaurant, located inside this historic landmark. Check the hotel's facebook page for upcoming events like bartending competitions and live music nights.

Founded by Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel in 1866, the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee is the oldest registered distillery in the United States. To this day, every bottle of the world's most famous whiskey brand is still produced in the same distillery Jack Daniel set up more than 150 years ago. Whiskey drinker or not, you shouldn't miss out on the unique chance to visit this historic place. Plus, sample several tastings of premium Tennessee whiskey.

Belle Meade is a mansion and surrounding grounds dating to the 1840s, with a winery, museum, event spaces, an onsite restaurant and some of the most beautiful grounds in Nashville. It is located just 7 miles west of downtown. The estate became famous for raising the nation's finest thoroughbred race horses. Through its history, Belle Meade hosted celebrities, presidents, generals, and a wealth of revered turfmen. These days, you can take a mansion tour, explore the arboretum and the grounds on a Segway, and end your visit with a wine tasting The Journey to Jubilee Tour invites discussion and explores the stories of the enslaved African-Americans who were brought to, and born at, Belle Meade from 1807 through the years following Emancipation.

The Music City Walk of Fame, a landmark tribute to all genres of music, honors the individuals who have contributed to the world through song or industry collaborations. Located on Demonbreun Street between Third and Fourth Avenues, the Walk of Fame Park features sidewalk stars commemorating music celebrities who lived, worked, and played in Nashville. Explore this vibrant tribute to music history and discover the stars who have shaped the industry.

President Andrew Jackson's Hermitage opened to the public in 1889. It has since welcomed over 15 million guests! Located only minutes from downtown Nashville, the National Historic Site comprises 1120-acres of legendary grounds and pure history. Explore Hermitage Mansion, the first Hermitage, gardens, museum, enslaved memorials and more. There is also the Hermitage by wagon and intimate evening tours seasonally.