Free self-guided walk · Nashville

Broadway and the Ryman

A free self-guided walk through downtown Nashville, from Riverfront Park up Lower Broadway to the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Distance
1.6 km
Walking time
21 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk takes in the heart of Music City in under an hour.

Come back after dark for the honky-tonks.

  • Terrain: Flat, with a short climb up Broadway.
  • Best time: Afternoon, when the bands are already playing.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Riverfront Park

    Start by the Cumberland River.

  2. Lower Broadway

    Walk up past the honky-tonks.

  3. Ryman Auditorium

    The 'Mother Church of Country Music'.

  4. Bridgestone Arena

    The arena on Broadway.

  5. Country Music Hall of Fame

    Finish at the museum.

Tips

  • Tip the bands in the honky-tonks.
  • The Ryman and the Hall of Fame charge entry.
  • Weekends are very crowded.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.