West End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

West End
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The tranquility of Nashville’s biggest urban park is the perfect contrast for the boisterous rock clubs and late-night bars of this lively neighborhood.

West End is a popular nightlife and entertainment district of Nashville. It’s also a lively student area and the location of one of the city’s most-loved urban parks. Browse excellent art exhibitions, attend a college football game, sample the live music scene and dine on food from around the world when you visit West End.

Leafy Centennial Park is the heart of the neighborhood’s daytime activities. Follow the Centennial Park Walking Trail, a 1-mile-long (1.6-kilometer) route that winds around the grassy lawns, sunken garden and willow-shaded lake. The Parthenon, a full-scale re-creation of its namesake Athenian temple, is a highlight of the park. See a copy of the Athena statue and admire a collection of works by national artists from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Visit the park’s Musicians Corner for free summertime concerts by both established and up-and-coming musicians. Live music productions take place at the Centennial Park Bandshell. Get acquainted with the work of local artists and take part in workshops at the Centennial Art Center.

Head along Elliston Place to find concert venues that show why Nashville’s nickname is Music City. Exit/In and The End host everything from rock and roll to punk, metal and rap gigs. Feast on cuisine inspired by flavors from as far away as Brazil, Italy and Japan at laid-back restaurants. Church Street beckons with its alternative bars, cabaret nights and drag shows.

A stroll around the campus of Vanderbilt University offers an insight into college life in the city. Renaissance paintings by Andrea di Bartolo and Jacopo di Paolo are among the impressive collection held at the university’s Fine Arts Gallery. Join the 40,000-capacity crowd that meet at Vanderbilt Stadium to cheer on the Vanderbilt Commodores football team.

Find West End just west of Downtown Nashville. Public buses stop at intervals on West End Avenue. Centennial Park and Vanderbilt University are two of the 15 stops on the Old Town Trolley hop-on, hop-off city tour.


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Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals

Hyatt House Nashville at Vanderbilt
Hyatt House Nashville at Vanderbilt
3 out of 5
2100 Hayes St, Nashville, TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$301 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$301
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,149 reviews)
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Hyatt House Nashville at Vanderbilt
Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown
Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown
3 out of 5
1612 Church Street, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$213 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$213
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (663 reviews)
No valet for Manual cars
"The only issue we had was when we got there and was told we would have to park our car ourselves, as no one on staff, knew how to drive a manual car. The parking garage is down the street on the opposite side of the road. Each time we needed to retrieve our vehicle, my husband had to walk all the ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown
Conrad Nashville
Conrad Nashville
5 out of 5
1620 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$495 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$495
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (763 reviews)
"Showed up an hour after check in time, Room wasn’t ready. waited another hour, finally was upgraded to a suite room after going back up to front desk. Nice upgrade but shouldn’t have had to wait 2 hours after check in time. Overall a very nice hotel."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Conrad Nashville
Hotel Fraye Nashville, Curio Collection By Hilton
Hotel Fraye Nashville, Curio Collection By Hilton
4 out of 5
1810 Broadway, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$320 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$320
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (503 reviews)
"What a lovely hotel!!"

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Hotel Fraye Nashville, Curio Collection By Hilton
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Nashville Midtown
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Nashville Midtown
4 out of 5
1500 CHARLOTTE AVENUE, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$200 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$200
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,306 reviews)
"Great breakfast"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Nashville Midtown
Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt - Dwtn by IHG
Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt - Dwtn by IHG
3 out of 5
2613 W End Ave, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$178 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Accommodations were clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly. All around great stay!"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt - Dwtn by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around West End

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Midtown

The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Midtown. A stop by Memorial Gymnasium or FirstBank Stadium might round out your trip.

Midtown
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Music Row

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Upper Room or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.

Music Row
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North Gulch

While there might not be top attractions in North Gulch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Broadway and Ryman Auditorium.

North Gulch
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The Gulch

The Gulch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Demonbreun Street and Nashville WhatLiftsYou Wings Mural while you're in town.

The Gulch
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Edgehill

While Edgehill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Broadway and Nissan Stadium.

Edgehill
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Hillsboro Village

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Hillsboro Village is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and Curb Event Center.

Hillsboro Village

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