Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park vs Music Row: which should you do first?
If you only have time for one, do Music Row first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 81 against 80 for Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, and it has 40 ranked ways to see it versus 25. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park is the cheaper entry at $45, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Nashville, pair them: plan Music Row in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | Music Row | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 25 | 40 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 87 | 87 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 80 | 81 |
| Cheapest experience | $45 | $49 |
| Average time needed | 2.2h | 1.7h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | Yes | No |
Best ways to see Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
- 1. Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour
Outty Ranking 87 · from $129 · 3h
- 2. Downtown Nashville's Hidden Gems E-bike Tour
Outty Ranking 86 · from $79 · 2.5h
- 3. Open-Air Minibus Sightseeing Tour of Nashville
Outty Ranking 85 · from $49 · 1.8h
- 4. Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville
Outty Ranking 84 · from $65 · 1h
- 5. Nashville's Historic Electric Bike Tour
Outty Ranking 84 · from $70 · 2.3h
Best ways to see Music Row
- 1. Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart
Outty Ranking 87 · from $55 · 1.5h
- 2. Nashville Rollin Jamboree Comedy & Country Music Sing-Along Tour
Outty Ranking 87 · from $50 · 1.5h
- 3. Open-Air Minibus Sightseeing Tour of Nashville
Outty Ranking 85 · from $49 · 1.8h
- 4. Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville
Outty Ranking 84 · from $65 · 1h
- 5. Nashville's Historic Electric Bike Tour
Outty Ranking 84 · from $70 · 2.3h
Frequently asked questions
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park or Music Row: which is better?
If you only have time for one, do Music Row first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 81 against 80 for Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, and it has 40 ranked ways to see it versus 25. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park is the cheaper entry at $45, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Nashville, pair them: plan Music Row in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park or Music Row?
Ranked experiences at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park start from $45 and at Music Row from $49 per person. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.
How long do you need at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and Music Row?
Experiences at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park run 2.2 hours on average and at Music Row 1.7 hours, so both fit in one day in Nashville with a break in between.
Can you do Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and Music Row on the same day?
Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park options and 100% of Music Row options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park: Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour (Outty Ranking 87, from $129). For Music Row: Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart (Outty Ranking 87, from $55).
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