Nashville Travel: 10 Things To Avoid

Music City is one of the most exciting new stops in travel and tourism, but don’t get caught up in Nashville travel sites that urge you to throw on your cowboy boots and prepare for some down-home country fun. Want to hang out like the locals? This handy list will keep you far from the crowds, lines and “wooo” girls of the NashVegas strip and put you right in the heart of the best Nashville travel has to offer.

1. I understand this typically is the reason for most travel to Nashville in the summer, but don’t expect to start hobnobbing with Music City’s residents. The overpriced, overcrowded tourist trap that is CMA Fest is reason enough to send Nashville’s finest straight to Bonnaroo for the week. Bye Felicia!
2. Often considered [or believed to be] the “drink of choice” in the South. The truth is there’s only two options for tea in Nashville: iced tea or Kool-Aid. Because the “sweet tea” served at any restaurant is not a refreshing beverage, it’s tea flavored sugar. Trade it for a Fat Bottom brew, which is just as refreshing and will keep your buzz throughout the day.
3. I get it. You’re coming to visit Music City, so a stop on the Broadway strip is a must. But when the lights go down, find comfort in one of the neighboring subdivisions. As the sun sets on Broadway, the streets will fill with drunk fraternity bros and bachelorettes who…