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Sight Downtown, Lower Broadway

Ryman Auditorium

A sight in Downtown, Lower Broadway, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Show night.

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Ryman Auditorium in Downtown, Lower Broadway
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Why go

The former tabernacle and longtime Grand Ole Opry home, now one of the best-sounding concert halls in the U.S.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Lower Broadway, alongside 3 bars & cafés, 3 sights and 1 place to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Ryman Auditorium and Ryman Auditorium.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Show night

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Lower Broadway. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Ryman Auditorium

    The 1892 Mother Church of Country Music, home of the Opry for 31 years, with its own New Year's Eve concerts.

    Activity · Downtown Nashville · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Ryman Auditorium

    1892 tabernacle known as the Mother Church of Country Music, hosting Christmas concerts and New Year's Eve shows.

    Sight · Nashville · 0.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Tootsie's Orchid Lounge

    Purple-fronted honky-tonk with three stages and a back door to the Ryman.

    Drinks · 0.0 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Robert's Western World

    Honky-tonk with traditional country bands from late morning to late night.

    Drinks · 0.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Jack's Bar-B-Que

    Counter-service barbecue on Broadway since the 1970s: pulled pork, brisket and Tennessee whole-hog.

    Food · Downtown Nashville · 0.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Tootsie's Orchid Lounge

    Purple-fronted honky-tonk behind the Ryman, open since 1960, with three stages and a rooftop bar.

    Drinks · Downtown Nashville · 0.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Ryman Auditorium is a stop on our Nashville Music Weekend route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Lower Broadway

3 more curated sights in Lower Broadway. See the full Lower Broadway guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Nashville

Our climate figures for Lower Broadway come from nearby Nashville. Average daily highs in Nashville run from 46°F in January to 90°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For Ryman Auditorium itself, we suggest: Show night.

Modelled monthly averages for Nashville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Nashville weather by month (covers Lower Broadway).

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Ryman Auditorium, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
116 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Nashville, TN 37219, USA
Coordinates
36.16125, -86.77847
Destination
Lower Broadway, Tennessee
Website
ryman.com

Ryman Auditorium: quick answers

How much time do you need at Ryman Auditorium?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Ryman Auditorium. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Ryman Auditorium?

Our pick: Show night. Insider tip: Daytime self-guided tours run daily; book an evening show for the full effect.

Where is Ryman Auditorium?

Ryman Auditorium is at 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Nashville, TN 37219, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Ryman Auditorium?

Ryman Auditorium appears on Nashville Music Weekend, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Lower Broadway.

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