Build-a-bear Workshop Nashville
Grin and bear it at this delightful enterprise dedicated to one of childhood"s most cherished friends, the teddy bear. As the name implies, stores are laid out like a workshop, with stations that take bear builders thro... grandparents.com
Belmont Mansion
Described as the most elaborate, antebellum Italianate-style villa built for that time period. It is now a historical museum, open for tours. It's 36 rooms are beautifully decorated with the antiques that Adelicia had ... hauntedhouses.com
The Great Escape
Remember the slogan "Never trust anyone over 30";? If so, you"ll feel right at home digging through the music and memorabilia from your storied past. The Great Escape, which was birthed in 1977 as a small shop specializ... grandparents.com
Pangaea
Quirky is the word to describe everything from the d cor to the personnel - including the owner"s pet Weimaraner - in this little boutique in Hillsboro Village that lures girls from 8 to 80. The inventory of South Ameri... grandparents.com
Discovery Store
The Discovery Channel is to science what cherry flavoring is to cough syrup. The cable network not only makes learning easy to swallow, but leaves grandchildren wanting more, and this store is where they"ll find it. Lea... grandparents.com
Ten Thousand Villages
Socially conscious grandchildren will love the hand-crafted artistry and appreciate the mission behind this chain of stores, which sells wares from over 100 artisan groups from more than 30 countries at fair trade price... grandparents.com
Phillips Toy Mart
Nashville"s oldest toy store (family owned and operated since 1946) Phillips strikes a balance between timely and timeless. Count on finding yoyo"s, hula hoops, wooden puzzles, jacks, pogo sticks, and even old-fashioned... grandparents.com
Rei - Brentwood
REI Brentwood provides outdoor enthusiasts in the Brentwood, Tennessee, area with top-brand gear and clothing for camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking and more. We're a complete Brentwood area bike shop, offering a full r... rei.com
Cumberland River
Fishing the Cumberland River is a wonderful experience for both anglers of trout and many other species of fish. The most popular fishing on the river is, by far, trout. There are two species of trout in the river: rainbow... anglerweb.com
The Apple Store
Take a big bite of technology at this sleek yet surprisingly accessible store stocked with all the Apple watchamacallits coveted by tweens and teens. IPod-loving grandchildren will want to come here for all the accessor... grandparents.com
Davis-kidd Booksellers
A beloved icon, Davis-Kidd has grown up with Nashville, and vice versa. There's no telling how many fully grown adults spent mornings crosslegged and rapt on the floor for StoryTime or the number of first books purchase... grandparents.com
Dollar Tree
According to cashiers at Dollar Tree stores, at least 100 times a day they are asked, "How much is this?"; to which they patiently respond, "A dollar."; The inventory changes on a daily basis, but everything"s always a ... grandparents.com
Elder's Bookstore
Walk in the front door and breathe in. Smell the aged leather covers, the wood of the building, the subtle scent of ink and paper. There?s something vaguely familiar and nostalgic about these aromas, but what is it? It?s... igougo.com
Frist Center For The Visual Arts
The Frist Center is committed to education helping people of all ages and backgrounds become more familiar with, knowledgeable of and appreciative of art. The Education Departments dedicated staff organizes a wide variety... museumsusa.org
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Ernest Tubb Record Shop
As with a lot of the other activities and destinations I've mentioned in this review, it's kind of wrong to visit the city of Nashville, the heart and soul of country music, and not visit the legendary Ernest Tubb Record... igougo.com
Opry Mills
Opry Mills is the Nashville outlet mall folks go to. Stores include Nike Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5TH, Bass Pro Shops, Gap Outlet, Bose Factory Store, XXI Forever, Ann Taylor Factory Store, and Old Navy. Enterta... trekaroo.com
Cool Springs Galleria
CoolSprings Galleria and CoolSprings Crossings are located 15 miles south of Nashville in Franklin, TN. CoolSprings Galleria has five department stores, over 165 specialty shops, and the 500 seat Oasis Food Court. famplosion.com
Third Man Records
Rocker Jack White"s Nashville headquarters doubles as a music store in the afternoon. The shop sells vinyl albums, White Stripes posters, and other collector"s items. travelandleisure.com