Museums & History
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Nashville, TN
The leading museum of country music history, in the heart of downtown Nashville.
About 2 hr 15 min Day Trip
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
Sheffield, AL
Museums & HistoryArts & EntertainmentDay Trip
About 1 hr 30 min one way from downtown Huntsville
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio was opened by the session musicians known as the Swampers and became one of the most storied recording studios in American music.
Today it offers guided tours that walk visitors through the rooms where famous records were made.
Highlights
- Guided tours of the original studio
- Deep ties to Muscle Shoals music history
- Pairs well with other Shoals music landmarks
Planning Tips
- Tours run on a schedule — check times on the official site.
- Make it a day in the Shoals with lunch in Florence.
Related Experiences
Arts & Entertainment
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville, TN
The historic “Mother Church of Country Music,” open for tours by day and concerts by night.
About 2 hr 15 min Day Trip
Museums & History
Graceland
Memphis, TN
Elvis Presley’s Memphis home, mansion tours, and entertainment complex.
About 4 hr 20 min Weekend Getaway
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