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Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumvsGrand Ole Opry
Both are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum scores significantly higher than The Grand Ole Opry. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is ranked #1 in Nashville with praise from 8 sources such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
On the Grid
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U.S. News & World Report Show All Reviews
222 Fifth Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37203
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Fodor's "A full city-block long, filled with plaques and exhibits highlighting performers from the old-time favorites to the latest generation of stars... and Elvis Presley's solid-gold 1960 Cadillac limo." Full review
Concierge "Country music fans are in heaven here, surrounded by photographs, videos, and other memorabilia depicting the evolution of "hillbilly" music from the 1930s to the multimillion-dollar industry."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"'Honor Thy Music' is the catchphrase of this monumental museum, reflecting the near-biblical importance of country music to Nashville's soul." Full review
Frommer's "This top-notch facility honoring the music that made Nashville famous is a must-see for any visitor to Music City." Full review
Afar Magazine "Big, bold, and shameless, this is one heck of a celebration of country music—and you wouldn't have it any other way." Full review
Travel + Leisure "You don't have to be a country lover to appreciate the Country Music Hall of Fame, the 350,000-square-feet museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This jam-packed facility is generally considered the best of Nashville's numerous "musems" of country music and its stars." Full review
On the Grid "Country Music Hall of Fame is an ever-rotating exhibit of country music and all the memorabilia to go along with it." Full review
Where "If it’s country, this hall of fame has it covered. The four-story museum takes up an entire city block with over 40,000 square feet of exhibit space devoted to the genre’s heroes and history. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"Music and history lovers can mix and mingle over the exhibits found at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Peruse the plaques dedicated to country music's finest – from Patsy Cline..." Full review
Grand Ole Opry Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
Independent
2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
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Fodor's "This enormously popular radio show, performed in the Grand Ole Opry House, has been broadcasting country music since 1925." Full review
Frommer's "These exhibits are tributes to the performers who have appeared on the famous radio show over the years." Full review
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These museums are best visited in conjunction with a night at the Opry
Lonely Planet "This unassuming modern brick building seats 4400 for the Grand Ole Opry on Friday and Saturday from March to November." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Today the Opry continues to draw crowds for its weekend shows."
Afar Magazine "Music lovers of all genres will find this live radio show entertaining." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The historic theater is located in what is now a mega-mall parking lot, but the spirit of the venue hasn't changed. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"It was this radio show, which began broadcasting in the 1920s, that put Nashville on the map as the "Country Music Capital of the World." Although its venue has changed over the years,..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For nearly one hundred years, the Grand Ole Opry, called "home of American music," has showcased country stars on stage, as well as on WSM Radio. See a live show or take a guided backstage tour"
Nashville Travel Guide
February 26, 2021
Independent "If you’re not too mesmerised by the fish-plastered cars, the museum will teach you that Nashville has been a national hub for music publishing since the 1800s"
