There is so much in East Nashville to experience and explore. You could spend a weekend shopping, dining and bar hopping all with out ever leaving a five mile radius! 5 points is the most famous and biggest destination and is within 2 miles nestled in an adorable historic neighborhood and featuring numerous dining options including Calypsos fresh salads and jerk chicken, Cafe Marches french infused all day dining and famous brunch, 5 points pizza is a late night snack or sit down dinner, I dream of Weenie is a hot dog shaped food truck, Edleys Barbeque speaks for itself and the Sky Blue Cafe are just a few choices. Bars and coffee spots in 5 points include Bongo Java, Fat bottom Brewery, Tenn 16 bar, Red door saloon, Dinos bar the 3 Crow bar and many more. The 5 spot is a dive bar that features live music nightly. Riverside Village is a quaint and pleasant area also within 2 miles tucked back in another cute E. Nashville neighborhood with fantastic dining options including Mitchells Deli (a must visit), Rudies Seafood, Castillos pizza and the Village pub where sandwiches are served on fresh baked pretzel rolls and dining and drinking is inside and out with drink specials nightly with great people watching. Eastland/Mcferrin area boasts two must try's for food including the Food truck inspired Mas Tacos fresh mex and the bar and fancy burgers of Pharmacy where you can dine in the expansive outdoor courtyard. The lines at both of these establishments speaks for their reputation but so worth the wait! Just up Galatin pike you can pull off for drinks at Foo Bar and Mickeys tavern and great food at Nomzilla, Nashville Biscuit house, Pepper fire Hot chicken, Cook out burger is a local fast food chain that is worth the stop if you are in a hurry. Coffee spots off Galatin that are not to be missed is Sips ice cream and coffee just minutes from your door or the fancier ultimate hipster hide-out of Barista parlor where you can see and be seen and mingle with the locals. Eastland/Chapel area is also worth exploring and is another little pocket you could get lost in with great coffee and dining and bars including Two Ten Jack, Rose Pepper cantina for Mexican and drinks, Ugly Mugs cafe and Portland Brew. German Town is another cute area that has risen to top of the list for fine dining and is worth a stroll after a meal to tour the neighborhood and its preserved historic homes try Rolf & Daughters or 5th and Taylor for fine dining. The 12 South area is another hidden jem that is not so hidden any more. Highlights include the Frothy Monkey coffee bar and Jenis famous Ice Cream as well as No. 308 for food among to many dining establishments to list. Drinks in 12 south try Josephine for cocktails and great vibes. Down town is full of great dining and bars Broadway is obvious but a few areas off the beaten path worth investigation are Winners and Losers bars, Noshville deli, Crema for Coffee, Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant is super hot and the place to be. The Gulch is another new pocket located near downtown with bars and food and shopping and great nightlife try dining at Biscuit Love. Must do's for music buffs are the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the tour of the Historic RCA Studio B where Elvis recorded over 260 songs. Music row is also a fun drive to see where it all began in the music city and evidence that the Music industry is bigger than ever. Tours of the Ryman and Opryland are held daily and are a great way to fill the day. Franklin is a great town that looks like it is straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. A historic downtown that has been preserved. Worth the 20 minute drive to stroll the streets and shop and dine. While there try the Civil War tour. The Nashville Zoo is also a favorite. History Buffs will love diner at The Standard at the Smith House housed in the oldest home in Nashville or a visit to President Andrew Jacksons beautifully restored Hermitage estate or a visit to the Hermitage Hotel built in 1910 and fully restored featuring the Oak Bar for drinks. Merchants is a great dining experience nestled in the circa 1862 Merchant hotel. The Frist Art museum downtown is also always a hit. If you are interested in nature or the great outdoors East Nashville offers the beautiful Shelby bottoms green-way Park for a picnic or stroll and is literally minutes from your doorstep. Percy Warner hiking is a short drive out of town as is a visit to Radnor Lake or Old hickory for water fun. Rock Island state park and Fall creek falls both make for a great day trip into nature.