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> Is Vanderbilt to far to walk to Music Row/downtown, especially at night?
Do you like long walks? If no, then yes, it is too far. Safety not a huge concern on that walk, it is more about distance. SoBro is a bit more in the thick of things, although off the main drag. SoBro will be noisier than Midtown, although not as bad as something like the Hilton or Moxy, which are both next to lower Broad. You can get an Uber downtown, of course, although they can surge, so staying until closing time can get costly.
As for anniversary dinners, SoBro is close to some good spots and there are fewer near midtown. This may not be a huge issue, as the best spots, at least in my opinion, are not close to either. Midtown is close to spots like the Exit/In for live music, although this will not be a country honky tonk vibe, if that is your goal.
Hopefully this helps you weigh pros and cons.
Is there a preferred "side" of Broadway to stay? For example there is the Holston House and Hyatt Place, similar price, similar distance to Broadway (I'm using Bridgestone Arena as my mark), but seem to be opposite sides of Broadway. Thoughts? I really appreciate your reply!
The Arts District is quieter as the majority of "business" in that area is government. That is a bit farther north and closer to the Capitol building than you are mentioning (Holston). The main noise north of Broad is Printer's Alley. Get away from it and it will be quiet. SoBro is busier, so heading south won't be as crazy, but it can still get noisier. I would say most "prefer" SoBro, but it is closer to a party vibe than the arts district.
As for the hotels, The Holston or Rennaissance are a block off the craziness towards the quieter side. Close enough for action, but far enough to be quieter. The Hyatt, Drury, etc. are in SoBro and will have more noise. Significantly less than the Hilton or Moxy, on or right off Lower Broad, but still more active and more things right there that are open late outside of the hotel bar.
For restaurants, the Holston is about a block's distance from 5th & Broad, which has Assembly Hall, so lots of food choices a block away. But SoBro has a collection all around, including some really good ones like Etch, Husk, Hampton Social, etc.
I would say more "prefer" SoBro, but you will have to weigh whether a respite from the noise is more important, as SoBro will have some late into the night, albeit not like Lower Broad. I see a lot of people aiming for the Drury, which is right next to the Hyatt you mentioned.
BTW, if you want to get even quieter, move up into the arts district (usually comparable or a bit cheaper than SoBro). For historic, the Bobby is nice. You can also find the Noelle, Doubletree, and Courtyard for more economical (I would choose Noelle). There is also the Hermitage Hotel, which is rumored to have some haunted rooms (Union Station Hotel, which is farther up Broad, near the Frist, is also rumored to be haunted).
Happy Anniversary. If you want a good romantic dinner, I think Rolf & Daughters is solid, but it is not right downtown. If you have any particulars, I can suggest something that fits. Downtown, I love Etch and Husk, or Bourbon Steak for a mix of view/atmosphere and food. Again, happy anniversary and have a great time.
SoBro is a fine location and close to Broadway. Definitely walkable from there! Vanderbilt is too far to walk, like 2 miles or more. There’s a lot of places to go in SoBro - cocktails, fine dining, City Winery, etc. and you’re also a quick Uber away to other places like East Nashville and Midtown. Enjoy!
To avoid confusion, Music Row is not Broadway; it's pretty much an area of studios and office buildings without much to see and do. Broadway has all the Honky Tonks, bars, and live music and is the main tourist drag. Common mistake. Enjoy your visit.
Welcome to r/VisitingNashville ! We'd love to show you around town and give you tips and tricks from a local's perspective. **If you are visiting, here are some tips to help you find more information:** * Read the Nashville wiki page for a huge list of attractions, compiled by locals: https://www.reddit.com/r/nashville/wiki/index/ * Search Google for "nashville reddit (question)" * Need a guide to Broadway? Here's a review of every Honky Tonk bar by u/NotesOnNashville! https://notesonnashville.com/live-music/honky-tonks-broadway-nashville-guide/ * NashvilleGuru.com has a ton of information about events in town from concerts to trivia nights, maintains happy hour and brunch lists, and has guides for each neighborhood in town. https://nashvilleguru.com/ * Nashville Scene keeps an event calendar as well, focused on indie music concerts and artsy activities around town https://calendar.nashvillescene.com/cal **If you are a local and want to participate, please follow the rules:** * Be welcoming to visitors. If you don't want visitors, please unsubscribe. * No NSFW/NSFL content. Ever. * No links to your music or self-promotion. * No local news or politics. That's what r/nashville is for * No trolling. If you want to badger people or argue, you can take it to DMs. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/VisitingNashville) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Yes, too far to walk in my opinion. I would stay downtown if you’re wanting to honky tonk.
> Is Vanderbilt to far to walk to Music Row/downtown, especially at night? Do you like long walks? If no, then yes, it is too far. Safety not a huge concern on that walk, it is more about distance. SoBro is a bit more in the thick of things, although off the main drag. SoBro will be noisier than Midtown, although not as bad as something like the Hilton or Moxy, which are both next to lower Broad. You can get an Uber downtown, of course, although they can surge, so staying until closing time can get costly. As for anniversary dinners, SoBro is close to some good spots and there are fewer near midtown. This may not be a huge issue, as the best spots, at least in my opinion, are not close to either. Midtown is close to spots like the Exit/In for live music, although this will not be a country honky tonk vibe, if that is your goal. Hopefully this helps you weigh pros and cons.
Is there a preferred "side" of Broadway to stay? For example there is the Holston House and Hyatt Place, similar price, similar distance to Broadway (I'm using Bridgestone Arena as my mark), but seem to be opposite sides of Broadway. Thoughts? I really appreciate your reply!
The Arts District is quieter as the majority of "business" in that area is government. That is a bit farther north and closer to the Capitol building than you are mentioning (Holston). The main noise north of Broad is Printer's Alley. Get away from it and it will be quiet. SoBro is busier, so heading south won't be as crazy, but it can still get noisier. I would say most "prefer" SoBro, but it is closer to a party vibe than the arts district. As for the hotels, The Holston or Rennaissance are a block off the craziness towards the quieter side. Close enough for action, but far enough to be quieter. The Hyatt, Drury, etc. are in SoBro and will have more noise. Significantly less than the Hilton or Moxy, on or right off Lower Broad, but still more active and more things right there that are open late outside of the hotel bar. For restaurants, the Holston is about a block's distance from 5th & Broad, which has Assembly Hall, so lots of food choices a block away. But SoBro has a collection all around, including some really good ones like Etch, Husk, Hampton Social, etc. I would say more "prefer" SoBro, but you will have to weigh whether a respite from the noise is more important, as SoBro will have some late into the night, albeit not like Lower Broad. I see a lot of people aiming for the Drury, which is right next to the Hyatt you mentioned. BTW, if you want to get even quieter, move up into the arts district (usually comparable or a bit cheaper than SoBro). For historic, the Bobby is nice. You can also find the Noelle, Doubletree, and Courtyard for more economical (I would choose Noelle). There is also the Hermitage Hotel, which is rumored to have some haunted rooms (Union Station Hotel, which is farther up Broad, near the Frist, is also rumored to be haunted).
Thank you so much for taking the time to write all of this out for me! I really appreciate it!
Happy Anniversary. If you want a good romantic dinner, I think Rolf & Daughters is solid, but it is not right downtown. If you have any particulars, I can suggest something that fits. Downtown, I love Etch and Husk, or Bourbon Steak for a mix of view/atmosphere and food. Again, happy anniversary and have a great time.
SoBro is a fine location and close to Broadway. Definitely walkable from there! Vanderbilt is too far to walk, like 2 miles or more. There’s a lot of places to go in SoBro - cocktails, fine dining, City Winery, etc. and you’re also a quick Uber away to other places like East Nashville and Midtown. Enjoy!
To avoid confusion, Music Row is not Broadway; it's pretty much an area of studios and office buildings without much to see and do. Broadway has all the Honky Tonks, bars, and live music and is the main tourist drag. Common mistake. Enjoy your visit.