Music Row vs Tennessee State Capitol: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Tennessee State Capitol first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 82 against 81 for Music Row, and it has 34 ranked ways to see it versus 40. With a full day in Nashville, pair them: plan Music Row in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Music Row in Nashville, United States

Music Row

Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville, United States

Tennessee State Capitol

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Music Row compared with Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville
Music RowTennessee State Capitol
Ranked experiences4034
Top Outty Ranking8786
Average ranking (top 10)8182
Cheapest experience$49$20
Average time needed1.7h1.9h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoYes

Best ways to see Music Row

  1. 1. Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $55 · 1.5h

  2. 2. Nashville Rollin Jamboree Comedy & Country Music Sing-Along Tour

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $50 · 1.5h

  3. 3. Open-Air Minibus Sightseeing Tour of Nashville

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $49 · 1.8h

  4. 4. Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville

    Outty Ranking 84 · from $65 · 1h

  5. 5. Nashville's Historic Electric Bike Tour

    Outty Ranking 84 · from $70 · 2.3h

All 40 Music Row experiences

Best ways to see Tennessee State Capitol

  1. 1. Downtown Nashville's Hidden Gems E-bike Tour

    Outty Ranking 86 · from $79 · 2.5h

  2. 2. Downtown Nashville Sightseeing Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $29 · 2h

  3. 3. Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $104 · 3.5h

  4. 4. Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville

    Outty Ranking 84 · from $65 · 1h

  5. 5. Nashville's Historic Electric Bike Tour

    Outty Ranking 84 · from $70 · 2.3h

All 34 Tennessee State Capitol experiences

Frequently asked questions

Music Row or Tennessee State Capitol: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Tennessee State Capitol first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 82 against 81 for Music Row, and it has 34 ranked ways to see it versus 40. 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, Music Row or Tennessee State Capitol?

Ranked experiences at Music Row start from $49 and at Tennessee State Capitol from $20 per person. Tennessee State Capitol can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.

How long do you need at Music Row and Tennessee State Capitol?

Experiences at Music Row run 1.7 hours on average and at Tennessee State Capitol 1.9 hours, so both fit in one day in Nashville with a break in between.

Can you do Music Row and Tennessee State Capitol 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 Music Row options and 100% of Tennessee State Capitol options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Music Row: Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart (Outty Ranking 87, from $55). For Tennessee State Capitol: Downtown Nashville's Hidden Gems E-bike Tour (Outty Ranking 86, from $79).

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