Looking to spend your spring break somewhere fun? Nashville is a must-visit destination! From award-winning restaurants to party pontoons to live music to family-friendly activities, there is truly something for everyone. We’ve nailed down some of the top places to stay, where to eat and drink, activities for all ages and adults, upcoming events, neighborhoods to explore, and links to other helpful guides. Here’s how to have the ultimate spring break in Nashville.
Nashville Spring Break Guide
Where to Stay
Hotels
- The Joseph
- W Nashville
- Virgin Hotels Nashville
- JW Marriott
- 1 Hotel Nashville
- Noelle
- Grand Hyatt Nashville
- The Westin Nashville
- The Union Station Nashville Yards
- Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
- Dream Nashville
- Kimpton Aertson Hotel
- Graduate Nashville
Rentals
- Vacation Home near Gulch – 4 bedroom / 6 bath – Sleeps 12 – 250+ Reviews
- Upscale Home – 4 bedroom / 4 bath – Sleeps 8 – 300+ Reviews
- 12 South Condo – 2 bedroom / 2 bath – Sleeps 6 – 350+ Reviews
- Gorgeous, Spacious, and Bright Home – 4 bedroom / 3 bath – Sleeps 10 – 150+ Reviews
Where to Eat & Drink
Breakfast
- Puckett’s | Downtown
- Proper Bagel | Belmont Blvd
- Pinewood Social | SoBro
- Milk & Honey | Gulch
- The Butter Milk Ranch | 12 South
See more breakfast options here.
Brunch
- Geist | Germantown
- Café Intermezzo | SoBro
- Stateside Kitchen | Downtown
- Liberty Common | SoBro
- Pastis | Wedgewood-Houston
See more brunch options here. See more Downtown-only options here.
Lunch
- Hampton Social | SoBro
- bartaco | 12 SouthÂ
- Assembly Food Hall | Downtown
- Martins’s | SoBro
- Burger Up |Â 12 SouthÂ
See more lunch options here.
Dinner
- Sixty Vines | Downtown
- MOTO | Gulch
- Sushi-San | 12 South
- Barcelona |Â Edgehill
- Aba | Wedgewood-Houston
See more dinner options here.Â
Drinks
- Harriet’s Rooftop | SoBro
- Old Glory |Â Edgehill
- Patterson House | Gulch
- L.A. Jackson | Gulch
- Puttshack | Gulch
See more drink options here.
Fun Things to Do: All Ages
Games
Enhance your dining experience by going somewhere with games to play. Nashville has a lot of restaurants and bars with games ranging from ping pong to shuffleboard to bocce ball to indoor golf. While some places are for 21 and up, the majority of places are for all ages. Some good places to start are Play Playground (immersive, physical games), Five Iron Golf (indoor golf simulators), Pins Mechanical Co (duckpin bowling, arcade games), and Puttshack (tech-infused mini golf).
Walking Tours
Put on your walking shoes and check out Nashville Adventures, one of the city’s top-rated walking tours with 200+ five-star reviews on Google. This is the perfect introduction to Nashville. You can learn about the city’s history and get tips on the best local spots. It’s a great way to get your questions answered, too! All ages are welcome on most tours.
Nashville Zoo
If you’re traveling with kids, checking out the Nashville Zoo is a must. Expect interactive exhibits, a 4D theatre, zip lining, a huge playground, and up-close animal experiences.
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Most would say Cheekwood Estate & Gardens is the prettiest during the springtime. When visiting in March or early April, you’ll be able to check out Cheekwood in Bloom, which is an annual experience featuring colorful flowers, tours, events, and music over multiple weekends.
The Adventure Park
For an exhilarating outing, hit the treetops at The Adventure Park at Nashville. The park offers zip lining and climbing for ages 7 and up, plus an adventure playground for ages 3 to 6. Glow in the Park, a nighttime climb, is one of their most popular experiences. Openings for Glow in the Park become available starting Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Hiking
If the weather is nice, kayak or paddleboard down the Cumberland River or visit one of the area’s numerous parks for a day of hiking. Be sure to check out our guides for the best parks for hiking and kayaking, along with stand-up paddleboarding.
Museums
The weather can be unpredictable in Nashville, so having indoor options is always a safe bet. Why not plan a day at a museum or a few of them? If you’re into music, we recommend the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the National Museum of African American Music, and the Johnny Cash Museum. If art is more your thing, add the Frist Art Museum to your list.
Fun Things to Do: 21+
Party Bus / Party Boat
Nashville might be small, but there sure is a lot of sightseeing to do. Become acquainted with Downtown Nashville and book your group a party bus or party boat. Some of the top options include The Big Drag Bus (12 people minimum, 18 and over allowed), Nashville Party Barge (up to 18 people, 21 and over allowed), and out on the water with Pontoon Saloon (up to 47 people). You can also rent a pontoon boat for your crew. See more of Nashville’s best party buses, cruises, and tours featured in our Nashville Party Bus Guide.Â
Celebrity Bar Crawl
Over the past several years, celebrity-owned bars have made a home in Downtown Nashville, specifically on Broadway. Expect delicious food and drinks, rooftop views, top-notch live music, and memorabilia at these popular spots. A few bars to note are Luke’s 32 Bridge (by Luke Bryan), Casa Rosa (by Miranda Lambert), and Posty’s (by Post Malone). See more celebrity-owned bars featured in our Fun Things to Do: Celebrity Bar Crawl Guide.
Honky-Tonks on Lower Broadway
Whether it’s your first time in Nashville or you’re a seasoned visitor, checking out the honky-tonks on Lower Broadway is always a good time. Some of these honky-tonks have been in business for over 50 years, so you’ll get a dose of Nashville history along with overflowing beers and live country music. You can never go wrong at Tootsies Orchid Lounge and Robert’s Western World. See more honky-tonks featured in our Must-Visit Honky-Tonks in Nashville Guide. And if you’re looking to enjoy a drink on a rooftop, see our Best Rooftop Bars in Nashville Guide.
Breweries + Distilleries + Winery
Nashville may be most known for country music, hot chicken, and honky-tonks, but if you enjoy beer, drink a pint at one of the city’s popular breweries. Most breweries have taprooms, food options, and tours available. Nashville’s most popular breweries include Fat Bottom Brewing (located in The Nations), Jackalope Brewing Company (located in Wedgewood-Houston), Bearded Iris (located in Germantown), and TailGate Brewery (located in Demonbreun Hill, East Nashville, Germantown, and West Nashville). For more brewery options, see our Nashville Breweries Guide.
For liquor lovers, visit a local distillery like Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery (located in Marathon Village) or Corsair Distillery & Taproom (located in Marathon Village).
And if you’re down for a short road trip (about 40 minutes from Downtown Nashville), Arrington Vineyards, co-owned by Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn, is a beautiful wine destination, especially on a sunny day.
Annual Events in March and April
- Predators Home Games
Monday, March 2, 2026, at 7:00pm vs. Detroit Red Wings
Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7:00pm vs. Boston Bruins
Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 7:00pm vs. Seattle Kraken
Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 1:00pm vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 7:00pm vs. San Jose Sharks
Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 7:00pm vs. New Jersey Devils
Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 6:00pm vs. Montreal Canadiens
Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 4:00pm vs. Minnesota Wild
Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:00pm vs. San Jose Sharks
Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 7:00pm vs. Anaheim Ducks - Nashville SC Home Games
Saturday, March 7, 2026 – 7:30pm
Saturday, March 21, 2026 – 5:00pm
Saturday, April 25, 2026 – 7:30pm - East Nashville Beer Festival
Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival
Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Nashville Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 18, 2026
See more events here.
Must-See Neighborhoods Near Downtown Nashville
12 South
Situated approximately 10 minutes from Downtown Nashville, the 12 South neighborhood is tremendously popular and family-friendly. The half-mile strip has numerous eateries, drinking spots, boutiques, and one of Nashville’s most popular urban parks, Sevier Park. There are plenty of photo opportunities, too.
Where to Eat & DrinkÂ
- La La Land Kind Cafe – Coffee
- The Butter Milk Ranch – Breakfast/Brunch
- bartaco – Lunch
- Sushi-san – Dinner
- Ember’s Ski Lodge – Drinks
- Jeni’s – Dessert
See more Eat & Drink options in 12 South here.
Where to Shop
- Vinnie Louise – women’s clothing boutique
- White’s Mercantile – modern general store
- Stoney Clover – customizable lifestyle accessories
- Draper James – women’s boutique owned by Reese Witherspoon
- Buck Mason – men’s and women’s clothing store
See more Shopping options in 12 South here.
Gulch
You’ll almost always see a line at the Wings mural in the Gulch. This bustling area is close to the Downtown core and has some of the city’s best restaurants, shops, and murals. From a morning coffee to midday shopping to a rooftop cocktail, you can easily start, spend, and end your day in this neighborhood.
Where to Eat & Drink
- Cafe ROOTED – Coffee
- Two Hands – Breakfast/Brunch
- Superica – Lunch
- Craig’s – Dinner
- Golden Sound – Drinks
- Van Leeuwen – Ice Cream
See more Eat & Drink options in the Gulch here.Â
Where to Shop
- Kittenish – women’s clothing store owned by Jessie James Decker
- Lucchese Boot Co. – luxury boots
- Paddywax – candles (make your own candle bar available)
- Uncommon James – jewelry and home goods store owned by Kristin Cavallari
- Parish – women’s clothing boutique
See more Shopping options in the Gulch here.
More Helpful Guides
If you’re looking for even more ideas, these Guru guides may be helpful when planning your spring break trip in Nashville.
- The Best New Restaurants and Bars of 2025
- Top Sports Bars in Nashville
- The Best Shopping Neighborhoods in Nashville
- Cozy Bars & Restaurants in Nashville
- The Best Patios in Nashville
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