10 days in Nashville & Houston Itinerary

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. Step out of Nashville to go to Franklin and see Leiper's Fork Distillery, which is approximately 40 minutes away. The adventure continues: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, steep yourself in history at Lotz House Museum, take in the views from John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Nashville sightseeing planner.

Arranmore, Ireland to Nashville is an approximately 17-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Arranmore to Nashville due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Arranmore in March: highs in Nashville hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Houston.

Although urban sprawl remains synonymous with Houston, most of the city's tourist attractions lie within the relatively small downtown area, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods housing the nation's biggest African-American, Asian-American, and Latino communities.

Explore hidden gems such as Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum and Children's Museum Houston. Venture out of the city with trips to Galveston (East End Historic District, Galveston Railroad Museum, &more). There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, take an in-depth tour of Holocaust Museum Houston, browse the exhibits of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, and identify plant and animal life at Cockrell Butterfly Center.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Houston tour builder tool.

You can fly from Nashville to Houston in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Nashville in March; daily highs in Houston reach 27°C and lows reach 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can travel back home.