If all you have is a long weekend, don’t despair. This get-away itinerary is the perfect blend of excitement and restoration.

Day 1

Arrive in Nashville. If you’ve flown in, rent a car. Check into a downtown hotel, such as the Hermitage, the Hilton, or the Union Station. Eat dinner downtown at the elegant Capitol Grill and then make your first night one you’ll remember: head to Music Valley and catch the Grand Ole Opry.

Day 2

Sleep in after your night out, and then fuel up with breakfast at the legendary Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village. Take a tour of the Mother Church of Country Music, Ryman Auditorium, where the Grand Ole Opry was born. See the evening show at the the Bluebird Cafe, where you just might catch the next big star on their way up.

Day 3

Soak up some of Nashville’s history by spending the day at The Hermitage. Explore the home and the grounds of this estate belonging to Andrew Jackson, and learn about how a 19th-century plantation worked. On your last night in town, treat yourself to dinner at F. Scott’s, a jazz club and superb restaurant.