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Further Distractions Belmont Mansion This Italianate mansion was built in 1850, by Adelicia Acklen, who at the time, was one of the wealthiest women in America – thanks in part to her cotton-trading with both sides during the Civil War. There are 16 rooms that are open to the public, with guided tours showing the original furniture and artworks. The grounds, now part of Belmont University, also contain a gazebo and statuary. 1900 Belmont Boulevard Tel: (615) 460 5459. Fax: (615) 460 5688. E-mail: belmontmansion@mail.belmont.edu Website: www.belmontmansion.citysearch.com and www.belmontmansion.com Transport: Bus 2 from Landport Clement. Opening hours: Tues-Sat 1000-1600 (Sep-May); Mon-Sat 1000-1600, Sun 1300-1600 (June-Aug). Admission: US$7, concessions available. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park This large park covers an area of eight hectares (19 acres) to the north of the State Capitol. The grounds contain 31 fountains – corresponding to the main rivers of Tennessee – and a vast granite map of the state. The park also has walks, a Wall of History and good views, especially leading up to the Capitol itself. 598 James Robertson Parkway Tel: (615) 741 5280. Website: www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/bicenmal Transport: Nashville Trolley to Downtown. Opening hours: Daily dawn-midnight. Admission: Free. Frist Center for the Visual Arts The Frist Center for the Visual Arts is a non-profit art-exhibition centre in Downtown Nashville, with approximately 7315sq metres (24,000sq ft) of gallery space, dedicated to presenting the finest visual art from local, state and regional artists, as well as major US and international exhibitions. It is housed in a beautiful 1930s Art Deco building, which was originally Nashville’s historic main post office. The building was renovated in the late 1990s, with great care taken to preserve its interior period ornamental features. 919 Broadway Tel: (615) 244 3340. E-mail: info@fristcenter.org Website: www.fristcenter.org Transport: Bus 96 from Deaderick Street. Opening hours: Mon-Sat 1000-1730, Sun 1300-1700, Thurs 1000-2000. Admission: US$6.50, concessions available. |
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