2 Best Places to Shop in Nashville, Tennessee

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We've compiled the best of the best in Nashville - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Opry Mills

Opryland/Music Valley

Opry Mills is the be-all end-all of malls in Tennessee. In fact, it’s so gigantic that it has its own exit off of Briley Parkway. There are more than 200 stores inside, both outlet and retail, covering every corner of the shopping landscape: shoes, clothes, sporting goods, hunting gear, handbags, and multiple vendors who sell nothing but cowboy boots. And the brands cover just as wide a spectrum, from Coach to rue21. The layout is a huge oval, so there are no shortcuts as you make a full lap around this hall of commerce. When you’ve reached your shopping limit, catch a movie at the Regal Opry Mills IMAX & RPX and enjoy a bottle of Nashville craft beer. For food, Chuy’s Mexican Food is the best pick for both flavor and value, and Aquarium Restaurant is an excellent choice if you’re willing to shell out a little more for the dreamy experience of dining surrounded by a 200,000-gallon saltwater aquarium.

Plaza Mariachi Music City

Nolensville Pike
Your nose will be the first to announce that you’ve arrived, with mouthwatering smells from around the world—Columbia, Mexico, India, the Mediterranean, and more. There’s always a dazzling performance happening in the main atrium, like flamenco guitar, salsa dancing, or aerial arts. The rest of the plaza is a colorful marketplace of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and shops that sell everything from clothes and jewelry to pottery and traditional South American dress. There’s even a barbershop and a grocery store, so you can run your regular errands while you enjoy an international production.