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Staying in Nashville can suit campers, glampers, those who seek luxury, and those want a home from home in Music City – there's even a hotel in a former station for train enthusiasts
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
Nashville has some great beds to splendour in. But it also has one of the coolest camping spots. Yogi Bear Jellystone campground has been famous for quite some time all over the country. Most Americans pack up their RV around retirement age and hit the road, stopping in at joints just like the Jellystone Campground. Travellers going city to city in an RV or camping out of their car come here for a different type of travelling experience. There is a swimming pool, volleyball court, ice-cream parlour, and all the amenities one might need (showers, washing machines, etc). The park caters to everyone. It's conveniently near the Opry Mills area where there is tons of adventure to be had. From go-karts to mini golf, there is something the whole family will enjoy. And for those interested, there are also rustic cabins available for rent at affordable rates.
• 2572 Music Valley Drive, +1 615 889 4225, nashvillejellystone.com. Camping and RV spots range from $35-$72 per night and cabins range from $135-$164 per night
Top O Woodland
Top O Woodland is at the top of Woodland Street in east Nashville. Investment adviser, opera singer and triathlon competitor Belinda Leslie has restored this house and made it into a place where many artists visit each year – some famous, although Belinda isn't mentioning any names. Everything in the house is decorated in the "Grand Victorian" style and there's Mr Greene's cottage at the back of the property which sleeps up to six people. And is there any other getaway that has a koi pond with fish you can actually pet?
• 1603 Woodland Street, +1 615 228 3868, topofwoodland.com. Doubles from $150
The Union Station
All aboard! Visiting the Union Station is similar to taking a time machine back to the 1900s. This hotel is so thick with history you can see it all over the walls. It was opened as a train station, later to be restored as a hotel in the 1970s. The decor in most of the building is the same gold-plated, original rod iron; we're talking fancy and OLD. The train theme is played up in the most delightful way; kind of like Breakfast at Tiffany's meets Grand Central Station. Plan on pulling into the Union Station for a regal experience on your next trip to Nashville.
• 1001 Broadway Avenue, +1 615 726 1001, unionstationhotelnashville.com. Prices start at $169 a night
The Timothy Demonbruen House
Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, it's no secret this grand 1904 home is oozing with historic charm. Owner and proprietor Richard Demonbruen prides himself on hospitality – he had a five-star chef working for him for years, so expect a great culinary experience at breakfast. Unusually for a B&B, the Timothy Demonbruen House has a games room and a large heated swimming pool. The decor has a Victorian feel but with a modern flare.
• 746 Benton Avenue, +1 615 383 0426, tdhouse.com. Doubles from $150
The Hutton Hotel
This hotel epitomises "boutique" and is modern in every way, from the bamboo flooring to the LED lighting. The Hutton is also a huge supporter of the arts, granting scholarships to collegiate students who win the privilege of displaying their work in the lobby. This is the perfect place for young aspiring artists to stay who want a fresh take on the average hotel room. In the west of Nashville, it's close to everything you want to do while you visit Music City.
• 1808 West End Avenue, +1 615 340 9333, huttonhotel.com. Doubles from $249
The Hermitage Hotel
The Hermitage Hotel is the Park Avenue (as in THE fanciest hotel in NYC) of downtown Nashville. Its beautiful architecture draws you in immediately: historic refinement at its best. The Oak Bar and Capitol Grille downstairs are top notch and many Nashville natives frequent them on a regular basis. The one thing you can't miss while visiting the Hermitage is the men's restroom in the Oak Bar. The entire bathroom is black, except for the vintage green urinals, sinks and toilet bowls – it even has a shoe-shine station – and everyone is allowed in to look at it.
• 231 Sixth Avenue, +1 615 244 3121, thehermitagehotel.com. Doubles from $299
The Big Bungalow
The Big Bungalow is a sweet little spot nestled in the neighbourhood of Lockland Springs. It's extremely close to downtown yet it sits on a quiet street of old historic homes in East Nashville. Ellen Warshaw opened her home as a bed and breakfast over nine years ago. She specialises in entertainment, hosting jam sessions for local musicians (she is also a musician herself) and pot-luck dinners. Neighbours and artists attend these parties so if you're in town looking to make friends, look no further. If you want to feel at home away from home, the Big Bungalow is the perfect place to stay. Ellen says her guests marvel over her breakfasts and, as an added bonus, is she is a licensed massage therapist.
• 618 Fatherland Street, +1 615 256 8375, thebigbungalow.com. Doubles from $145
Moonshine Hill
For those wanting to experience the country life, look no further than Leipers Fork and the Moonshine Inn. Just south of Nashville, this isn't your typical overnight stay. Guests enjoy this entire house as well as the out parcels that include a pond, cabin, outdoor patio, and soon to come a magnificent tree house. Leipers Fork was once the poorest county in the area and it thrived off making moonshine because the ground was so hilly crops would not grow. Leipers Fork now booms with tourists visiting the quaint and beautiful strip of shops and restaurants. It doesn't hurt that all the country starts live out here too. Visit the breathtaking Moonshine Inn and leave Nashville a "hillbilly".
• 5456 Old Highway 96 Franklin, +1 615 500 1234, moonshinehill.com. Doubles from $335 per night
Butterfly Meadows
Butterfly Meadows is a bed and breakfast best described by it's name. The first thing people notice after driving the half mile uphill to reach the house, are the butterflies everywhere. A little over three and a half years ago Darlene Bobo and her husband Norman purchased the property to build their three-storey inn.The house was designed with the idea of a 100-year-old barn house in mind. Handmade quilts, huge open windows, and a heating and air-con system come with each room; and there is no sharing a bathroom at this B&B … each guest has a uniquely-designed and decorated bathroom in their room. The carriage house, coined "mimi's carriage house" after Darlene's mother is perfect for weddings. The culinary specialist, Ann, can promise that no guest will have the same meal in one week.
• 6775 Bethesda-Arno Road, Franklin, Tennessee, +1 877 671 4594, butterflymeadowsinn.com. Doubles from $169
The Magnolia House
This a convenient place to stay for anyone wanting to visit the quaint little town of Franklin just outside of Nashville. It's within walking distance of the square where there are many shops and restaurants. The decor is old colonial and remarkably kept. The house was named after the huge Magnolia tree in the front yard, which drapes the house to add just the right amount of shade. The sun room is where a lot of guests stay their entire visit: open sky lights and a wrap around porch offer a beautiful view of the pristine backyard. The breakfast specialty is a rather wonderful praline french toast.
• 1317 Columbia Avenue +1 615 794 8178, bbonline.com. Doubles from $140
Lindsay Scott is a writer and photographer from East Nashville, lindsayscottphoto.com
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