Venture to the heart of country music, Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame®, for an up-close look at legendary artists, lively exhibits, and soulful tunes. Whether you like bluegrass, Cajun, rockabilly, or honky-tonk, this self-guided tour explores a century of country music culture.

Walk into the museum and admire the vast array of country music memorabilia including fan club newsletters, photographs, sheet music, songbooks, original recordings, and archival video. Get a warm welcome to Music City with the museum’s interactive exhibits, films featuring today’s top names, and professional songwriter sessions.

View the moving image collection of more than 23,000 images in 9 different formats dating back to the 1920s. The impressive artifact collection boasts more than 800 costumes, 600 instruments, and a world-class array of country music memorabilia. Special exhibits rotate monthly and include hit musicians like Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, and Crystal Gayle.

See filming locations used by ABC's hit TV drama Nashville and learn insider information from your guide that brings the show to life. Visit Ryman Auditorium, former home of the Grand Ole Opry, and snap a photo in front of the Bluebird Café.

Stand on the stage of the world-famous Ryman Auditorium, formerly home to the world-renowned Grand Ole Opry, where Rayna and Juliette performed their duet, "Wrong Song." It is the legendary venue that has hosted performances by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Mae West, and Louis Armstrong.

If you take the tour on Thursday, you can go inside the actual Bluebird Café to find out why playing at this classic, intimate venue is a songwriter's dream break. The plot of Nashville has several of its struggling artists working at the Bluebird Cafe and it’s also been the scene for numerous performances by cast members Connie Britton, Clare Bowen, and Jonathan Jackson, among others.

As a result millions of people—fans and aspiring artists from out of town—have discovered this intimate music venue famous for acoustic performances. If you tour on Sunday, browse inside Two Old Hippies, a shop featured in the show that has walls lined with an incredible collection of rock 'n’ roll memorabilia—all available for sale.

Your guide takes you to several other surprise filming locations throughout the city, making the show come to life right before your eyes.

Get up close and personal with the biggest names in American music at Madame Tussauds Nashville. Explore the country’s musical history and take photos with the incredibly lifelike wax figures of icons, including Taylor Swift, Johnny Cash, and Beyoncé.

Step inside Madame Tussauds Nashville for a stroll through the past and present of American music—but first get a selfie with T-Swift. Feel the warmth of the spotlight as you pose next to the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, or stand eye-to-eye with the Man in Black, Johnny Cash.

See the most influential musicians from the past and present as you stroll through the celebrity wax attraction. Find out how genres like blues, rock, pop, and country blend to make the American music landscape unique. Walk through scenes that pay homage to special moments in Western music, and discover how the detailed wax figures are made.

Standing next to Beyoncé, her friendly gaze and wind-blown hair are so realistic looking, it is like Queen B is actually there. Later, exchange smiles with Carrie Underwood and Stevie Wonder before you head back out into the real world.

A visit to Nashville is not complete without paying tribute to America's premier country music venue. Take a seat at the iconic Grand Ole Opry and experience the longest-running live radio show in the United States.

The Grand Ole Opry is also known as "home of American Music" and "country's most famous stage" for a very good reason: thousands of world-renowned stars have performed here. Amazing performers such as Hank Williams, Minnie Pearl, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flats, and Dierks Bentley have all graced this stage. Take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch country music's up-and-coming stars and legends perform on the same night.

On this guided bus tour, see the homes of music stars like Toby Keith, Kid Rock, Carrie Underwood, Julianne Hough, Martina McBride, and more. Clips of the artists play on an in-vehicle screen as you pass their estates.

Enjoy a driving tour through the neighborhoods of country music greats and famous Nashvillians that call Music City home. See the building that houses Taylor Swift's penthouse condo, as well as the homes of Toby Keith, Kid Rock, and Dolly Parton.

Your guide begins familiarizing you with downtown landmarks and attractions such as the Grand Ole Opry, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Music City Walk of Fame Park, and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. After your trip through downtown, admire the surrounding countryside before returning to your hotel.