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See. Dolly's Life of Many Colors Museum A sprawling museum dedicated to Dolly Parton's life and six-decade career, located in downtown Nashville. Grand Ole Opry↗ Celebrate a century of country music history at this iconic venue, featuring both legends and new talent. Ryman Auditorium↗ The program's longtime downtown home before moving in 1974 to the Grand Ole Opry House.

Eat. Southern meat-and-three restaurant A restaurant at the Tennessean Travel Stop, offering classic Southern fare. Chapstick A lesbian-owned sports bar in East Nashville, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse entertainment. The Lipstick Lounge Nashville's first officially recognized lesbian-owned bar, offering live music and pouring shots since 2002.

Stay. SongTeller Hotel↗×2 pubs Dolly Parton's new downtown Nashville hotel, featuring themed suites, live music, and a museum. Cowgirl Casa An Airbnb specifically designed for bachelorette parties, with a pickleball court, pool, and firepit.

AfarSep 25, 2026

Dolly Parton’s New Nashville Hotel Opens September 29 With Themed Suites, Live Music, and a Museum

The SongTeller Hotel brings Dolly’s unmistakable style to downtown Nashville, with live music, themed suites, and a sprawling museum devoted to her life and six-decade career. Among the unique ...

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 15

9 Hotels With Indoor Water Parks Worth Planning a Trip Around

From a Catskills resort with a surf simulator to a Vermont ski mountain where you can trade snow boots for a swimsuit, these indoor water park hotels make weatherproof family vacations even more fun.

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BBC TravelSep 5

'Everything about her was East Tennessee': The places that shaped Dolly Parton

From her Appalachian childhood to Nashville and Dollywood, a journey through the Tennessee she loved – and transformed in return.

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  • Ryman AuditoriumTheatreWhere a 13-year-old Parton made her Grand Ole Opry debut
  • Country Music Hall of FameMuseumChronicles country music history through artifacts and exhibits
  • RCA Studio BMuseumLegendary recording studio where Parton and Elvis recorded hits
  • Music City Walk of FameSightFans left flowers on Dolly Parton's star after her passing
  • Elsewhere
  • Great Smoky Mountains National ParkPlaceGatlinburg, United States522,000-acre expanse with hiking trails and scenic overlooks
  • DollywoodTheme parkPigeon Forge, United StatesTheme park journey through the singer's roots and memorabilia
  • Tennessean Travel StopSightCornersville, United StatesCountry star's last public appearance before her death
  • The PinesRestaurantSevierville, United StatesWhere Dolly Parton performed for the first time at 10
  • Wings of Wander muralMuseumSevierville, United StatesMural inspired by Dolly Parton's hit song Love Is Like a Butterfly
  • Red's Cafe muralSightSevierville, United StatesDepicts Dolly Parton as a child getting a cheeseburger
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Lonely PlanetJul 24

The best new hotels in the world

Lonely Planet writer and frequent checker-in-er Rebecca Wallwork shares her picks for the best new hotels in the world for 2026.

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  • SongTeller HotelHotelDolly Parton's hotel, a love letter to Nashville.
  • Elsewhere
  • The CooperHotelCharleston, United StatesHarborside luxury hotel with coastal design.
  • White ElephantHotelAspen, United StatesContemporary chalet feel with playful flourishes.
  • WildLand Hope LodgeHotelLoch Hope, United KingdomRestored historic hunting lodge in northern Scotland.
  • &BeyondHotelOkavango Delta, BotswanaTwo intimate, minimalist camps in Okavango Delta.
  • Four Seasons CartagenaHotelCartagena, ColombiaModern amenities in Cartagena's artsy Getsemaní neighborhood.
  • GetsemaníNeighborhoodCartagena, ColombiaArtsy neighborhood in Cartagena.
  • ONE | GTHotelGeorge Town, Cayman IslandsLuxury hotel and residential development in George Town.
  • Hotel DaphneHotelHouston Heights, United StatesGuesthouse with bold art and quirky character.
  • HypsiRestaurantHouston Heights, United StatesPays homage to The Heights's private drinking clubs.
  • Hoanib Elephant CampHotelKaokoland, NamibiaTented camp with desert elephants and Himba tribe.
  • WildLand HopeHotelLoch Hope, United KingdomRetreat accommodations on Scotland's northern coast.
  • St. ClementPlace of worshipLondon, United KingdomClubby, homey, and chic hotel on the Thames.
  • Café ClementPubLondon, United KingdomAll-day dining with al fresco seating.
  • Bobbi's BarRestaurantLondon, United KingdomMoody atmosphere bar.
  • London EyeSightLondon, United KingdomIconic view from some rooms across the Thames.
  • Delano Miami BeachHotelMiami Beach, United StatesIconic South Beach boutique hotel with minimalist look.
  • HOSHINOYA Nara PrisonHotelNara, JapanTransformed penal facility into a luxury resort.
  • Nara Prison MuseumMuseumNara, JapanExhibits reflect on the realities of imprisonment.
  • Casa RenoirHotelNoosa, AustraliaIntimate six-villa boutique wellness hotel.
  • Explora’s El CalafateHotelEl Calafate, ArgentinaLodge with stunning views of nature.
  • Perito Moreno GlacierSightEl Calafate, ArgentinaThe Perito Moreno, Francisco Gormaz or Bismarck Glacier is a glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park in…
  • Cormorant at 55 SouthHotelPuerto Williams, ChileSouthernmost hotel for Antarctica Fly Cruise package.
  • Baccarat RomeHotelRome, ItalySecond hotel venture by crystal barware company.
  • 1 Hotel AustinHotelAustin, United States
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AfarJul 16

Road Scholar Is Adding 2 New Civil Rights Tours to Its Lineup

After strong demand, the educational travel company is launching two new weeklong itineraries exploring the history of the Civil Rights Movement in New Orleans, Jackson, Nashville, and Memphis.

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 3

At Nashville's Only Lesbian-Owned Sports Bar, “It's All About the Love”

Women's sports, drag, and Marlboros go hand in hand at East Nashville's Chapstick Bar.

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Condé Nast TravelerJun 19

The Very Best Bachelorette Party Airbnbs Across the US

Find our top picks in Scottsdale, Nashville, East Hampton, and more.

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Smithsonian MagazineFeb 2

Here Are 250 Places to Visit to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday. How Many Have You Been To?

Journey around the nation with this interactive map, divided by region or category, and discover American history in a way you’ve never seen before

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 28, 2025

Finding Nashville's New Sound on the Grand Ole Opry's 100th Anniversary

For a century, the Grand Ole Opry has been the traditional lodestar of country music. But around Nashville, Kat Chen finds new venues fostering a more inclusive scene.

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 26, 2025

25 Best Cities to Spend Christmas in America

You never have to venture far across the States to find holiday cheer.

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  • Grand Ole OpryTheatreIt was founded on November 28, 1925, by George D.
  • Country ChristmasFestivalChristmas shows, ice skating, and light displays at Gaylord Opryland.
  • Gaylord OprylandHotelHosts "Country Christmas" with shows, ice skating, and lights.
  • Jingle BeatFestivalTwo-mile drive-through light show at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
  • NoelleHotelHotel with a Holiday Glow Package and Sugar & Vice pop-up bar.
  • Sugar & ViceRestaurantGlitter-soaked pop-up bar with seasonal bites and drinks.
  • Elsewhere
  • Magnificent MileNeighborhoodChicago, United StatesIt divides the neighborhood of Streeterville, on its east, from River North, on its west.
  • Cosmopolitan of Las VegasHotelLas Vegas, United StatesOffers rooftop ice skating.
  • Millennium ParkParkChicago, United StatesLocation of the 51-foot Christmas tree.
  • City ParkParkNew Orleans, United StatesBecomes a wonderland for the entire month with Celebration in the Oaks.
  • Canyon Road Farolito WalkFestivalSanta Fe, United StatesChristmas Eve event with farolitos lining streets and adobe buildings.
  • Rosewood Inn of the AnasaziHotelSanta Fe, United StatesCondé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Award favorite with kiva fireplaces.
  • Holiday at the ArboretumFestivalDallas, United StatesChristmas village with millions of lights and visits with Santa.
  • Dallas Zoo LightsFestivalDallas, United StatesDrive-through light route at the Dallas Zoo.
  • Galleria Dallas Ice Skating CenterSightDallas, United StatesSkate next to the country’s tallest indoor Christmas tree.
  • MiraclePlace of worshipDallas, United StatesChristmas-themed pop-up bar at Royal 38.
  • Rosewood Mansion on Turtle CreekHotelDallas, United StatesHotel with beautiful grounds and tasty food.
  • ChristkindlmarketMarketChicago, United StatesEuropean-inspired holiday market.
  • Let It ShineFestivalChicago, United StatesDrive-through Christmas lights display.
  • The Godfrey HotelHotelChicago, United StatesOffers heated igloos.
  • ZooLightsFestivalChicago, United StatesAnnual light festival at Lincoln Park Zoo with 2.5 million LEDs.
  • Lincoln Park ZooZooChicago, United StatesHosts the ZooLights annual light festival.
  • The Langham, ChicagoHotelChicago, United StatesHoused in a landmark Mies van der Rohe building along the Chicago River.
  • Celebration in the OaksFestivalNew Orleans, United StatesFestival with vendors, food, and decorations in City Park.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, New OrleansHotelNew Orleans, United StatesOffers holiday offerings like gingerbread house building and Christmas Eve dinner.
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