My
friend is coming to Nashville. Her husband is a disabled vet and they
do not have extra funds. They are bringing three gandchildren and
wondered if there is anything to do with them for
free.
The Nashville area has many
fine parks that they can visit.
Opryland hotel is a "do not miss", with
a 44-foot waterfall, laser-light and fountain
shows, and tours
aboard our Delta Flatboats - right inside the hotel.
Cheekwood
Botanical Garden & Museum of Art offers a variety of workshops
and classes in the Learning Center and can incorporate nature walks
and
botanical lectures.
Fort Nashborough is a replica of the
original settlement of Nashville. Authentic in
many details, the
fort reflects the lifestyle of frontier pioneers in the late 1700s.
One
of the primary missions of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts is
education.
The museum and gallery facility support this mission
by offering free admission to
all visitors 18 and under. Located
on the second floor gallery is ArtQuest, a
learning center
dedicated to art exploration and geared toward children.
Dancing Water
Fountains come alive during the summer months at Bicentennial
Capitol Mall State Park. Each water fountain represents a river in
Tennessee and
empties into one basin representing the Mississippi
River. I hope this helps.
Where are the budget hotels
located in Nashville and around how much do
they
charge?
There's a cluster of budget
hotels and motels on all sides of downtown Most
charge
around $40 to $60 for rooms. At any hotel, lower rates are available
midweek, on slow weekends and during the winter. Be aware
hotel tax in
Nashville adds 14.25%.
Where is the Grand Ole Opry
House located and do they have guided
tours?
The Grand Ole Opry House is
located in a suburban tourist zone called Music
Valey about 10
miles northeast of Nashville. Guided backstage tours are offered
daily. Last time I checked, the price was $9.
For other
Destinations, go to www.askaresident.com