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The Ultimate 3-Day Girl’s Guide to Nashville Itinerary: Where to Eat, Stay & Play
Planning a trip to Nashville, Tennessee? Whether it’s a girls’ getaway, a weekend trip with friends, or a solo adventure, this city is overflowing with live music, incredible food, and unique neighborhoods. I was lucky enough to experience it all for the first time with 3 of my very best friends - and it absolutely lived up to the hype!
Here’s exactly how to spend 3 days in Nashville - from the iconic Broadway honky-tonks to hidden neighborhood gems.
✈️ How to Get there
The easiest way is to fly directly into Nashville International Airport (BNA). It’s smooth, easy to navigate, and just a short drive into the heart of the city.
🏨 Where to Stay
We stayed at Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville, which opened in May 2025. The hotel was spotless, modern, and perfectly located within walking distance of so many hot spots. Highly recommend for convenience and comfort!
🚕 Best way to get around
We walked to many places and used Uber for longer distances. Nashville is surprisingly easy to get around, and rideshares are plentiful.
🎶 Day 1: Arrival & Exploring The Gulch
1:00 PM – Land at Nashville International Airport.
2:00 PM – Grab a late lunch at Biscuit Love (yes, the biscuits live up to the hype).
3:00 PM – Coffee pick-me-up at Killebrew.
3:15 PM – Snap some photos at the Gulch Angel Wings (we got lucky with no line!).
3:30 PM – Shop at Uncommon James and Kittenish.
4:45 PM – Beer stop at Marble Fox Brewery.
6:00 PM – Walk through Centennial Park, see The Parthenon, and wander Vanderbilt’s campus.
6:30 PM – Happy hour at White Limozeen, the Dolly Parton-themed rooftop above The Graduate Hotel.
8:00 PM – Dinner at The Finch.
10:00 PM – Rooftop drinks at The Hampton Social.
11:00 PM – End the night on Broadway with live music at Tootsies Orchid Lounge (a Nashville staple!)
🎸 Day 2: 12South, Broadway & Printer’s Alley
11:00 AM – Coffee at The Frothy Monkey.
11:15 AM – Donuts at 5 Daughters Bakery.
12:30 PM – Lunch at The Butter Milk Ranch (join the virtual waitlist early) and be sure to try the Chilaquiles!
2:00 PM – Wander through 12South, shopping at Draper James, Madewell, and local boutiques.
3:30 PM – Afternoon cocktail at Playdate Funbar (yes, I did go down the slide)
4:30 PM – Happy hour at Mockingbird - one of the cutest and most underrated stops we made
7:30 PM – Drinks and dinner on Broadway - we loved Sixty Vines and made a quick stop at one of the MANY bar options on Broadway
10:00 PM – Explore Printer’s Alley, packed with bars and nightlife (this was by far my favorite area. We found a dive bar with a cover band playing all punk rock songs from the 90s and 2000s)
🌆 Day 3: Germantown & Farewell
11:15 AM – Brunch at Two Hands.
1:00 PM – Explore Germantown.
1:15 PM – Visit the Tennessee State Capitol Building
1:45 PM – Walk through Bicentennial Park, especially the historical timeline!
2:00 PM – Browse the Nashville Farmers’ Market.
2:45 PM – Coffee at Neighborlily - the cutest combined floral shop and coffee shop!
3:00 PM – Shopping stop at Abednego Boutique.
3:30 PM – Beer at Monday Night Brewing.
5:00 PM – Head to Tailgate Brewery, check out the Nashville Sounds Baseball Stadium, and enjoy a final pint.
7:30 PM – Dinner at Luogo.
9:30 PM – End your trip with rooftop drinks at L.A. Jackson.
Final Thoughts
Three days in Nashville is the perfect amount of time to explore its food scene, music culture, and neighborhoods - all without feeling rushed. From biscuits in The Gulch to stale beer in Printer’s Alley, this itinerary balances iconic Nashville experiences with local favorites.
✨ Save this itinerary for your next girls’ trip or weekend getaway to Music City!
Until next time,
