For an Affordable Weekend Trip this Valentine's Day, Nashville is a Must!

Z.J. Ascensio
Looking for a romantic weekend getaway but don't want to break your budget this Valentine's Day? Then visit Nashville, Tennessee!

Nashville's friendly and musical atmosphere creates a feeling of romance at any time of the year. Just imagine walking hand-in-hand with your loved one through Music City's historic downtown and being surrounded by sounds of every genre. Though one of the South's major cities, Nashville is in no way overwhelming or pricey. A Nashville weekend vacation is a must-do this Valentine's Day for any cost- conscious couple!

Nashville has many unique and inexpensive attractions. Stroll the grounds of the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art for some beautiful scenery in a dreamy setting that is so distinctively Tennessean. At ten dollars per adult, you and your partner will enjoy stunning horticultural and art displays that can be found nowhere else. It's perfect for the girl that can't get enough flowers! To learn more about Cheekwood, be sure to check out their site: http://www.cheekwood.org/ .

If after your visit to Cheekwood you're still hungry for more art, be sure to pay a visit to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. The Frist Center offers a wide variety of art pieces and often plays host to traveling exhibitions. During the Valentine's Day season, it will feature Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece. That's sure to be an interesting display, and for the price of 10 dollars per adult, how could you miss it? For directions and more information, pay their website a visit at http://www.fristcenter.org/ .

As night falls, music fills the air and takes center stage in all Nashville's popular night spots. For affordable fun, food and drinks, visit the famous Wild Horse Saloon. Bustling with music, Wild Horse Saloon is the place to be for couples who like it loud! On Valentine's weekend they will be featuring Rick Springfield in concert and tickets start at 25 dollars per person. To get more information or tickets, visit http://www.wildhorsesaloon.com/ .

A newer night spot that is getting rave reviews is The Listening Room Café. On your visit here, expect some delicious food and sound! Though they've only been on the scene since 2008, they've already developed quite the following and were chosen as one of the Best Songwriting Night and Best Open Mic for the 2009 in the Nashville Scene. The best part is the prices. Their menu, show schedules and other information can be found on their website: http://www.listeningroomcafe.com/ .

Finding affordable accommodations in Nashville is not difficult. Choice Hotels has many lodging options at affordable prices throughout the area starting at 34.49 a night. If distance and affordability are what you are looking for, check out the Comfort Inn at 1501 Demonbreun Street. Rates start at 79.99 a night and it's conveniently located near Vanderbilt University just a short drive from many attractions including Nashville's Centennial Park and Parthenon. For more information or reservations, call (615) 255-9977.
Nashville's beauty and sound will surely make for an impressive Valentine's Day adventure. This clean and friendly city on the Cumberland Plateau will keep you both smiling your entire visit. For more information and coupons for many attractions, please explore http://www.visitmusiccity.com/ .

Published by Z.J. Ascensio - Featured Contributor in Arts & Entertainment and Lifestyle

Z.J. Ascensio began writing professionally in 2005. Since then, she s been published on various websites (Yahoo! News and Movies, The Huffington Post, and USA Today College among them) covering a wide range...  View profile

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