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This article is part of 52Cities<\/strong>, a column where we share editor-curated and community-loved recommendations for visiting our favorite places.<\/em><\/p>\n Nashville has it all: live music, great food, and an easy way of life that\u2019s delightful to dip into for a weekend (or longer). While many tourists come here for the tunes and honky-tonks<\/a> that make up so much of the local economy, the so-called Music City has also become a destination for incredible food over the last decade. While you could easily spend a week here eating nothing but hot chicken and barbecue, you can also find innovative, local-leaning restaurants, world-class bakeries, and thrilling cocktail bars. Balance all of that with thoughtfully curated home goods shops and a bookstore run by an award-winning novelist, and you have one of the country\u2019s most exciting travel destinations, whether you\u2019re bringing your family or heading out for a solo trip.<\/p>\n
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