This article was published on August 13th, 2012

Country music is what Nashville, Tennessee is most famous for. Some of the biggest names in country music started their career in Music City. But there’s more than just country music rooted in the bustling mid-western city.

Nashville has great dining choices – primarily barbeque. Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, baked beans and ‘slaw are the traditional choices.

Three percent of the total land area in Nashville is dedicated to parkland. Centennial Park is home to the Parthenon; an exact replica of the original building in Athens, Greece. It’s open to the public and features the largest indoor statue in America.

Other parks in the area celebrate the rich history – from Civil War memorials to music and mid-western culture. A variety of art installations can be found around the city and in the parks.

The architecture throughout the city ranges from historic to modern. Broadway, one of the main streets in the downtown core, is lit up at night with neon signs for the many shops, bars and restaurants. The streets bustle with activity and music every night of the week.

There are countless country bars too. The most famous and popular is the Wildhorse, which offers free line dancing lessons for beginners.

For a fun, authentic, mid-west experience, check out Nashville. It’ll surprise you!