Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
[WALKING DISTANCE] One of the best meals of your life courtesy of a James Beard award winning chef is only a short stroll away! Make a reservation, come hungry, order whatever the server recommends and DEFINITELY get dessert. (And if you're here on a Sunday, RUN to their Sunday Supper)
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City House
1222 4th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] One of the best meals of your life courtesy of a James Beard award winning chef is only a short stroll away! Make a reservation, come hungry, order whatever the server recommends and DEFINITELY get dessert. (And if you're here on a Sunday, RUN to their Sunday Supper)
[WALKING DISTANCE] Oyster happy hour + brunch game is STRONG. Reservations recommended.
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Henrietta Red
1200 4th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Oyster happy hour + brunch game is STRONG. Reservations recommended.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Unreal drink menu (they have a champagne garden, yall) and equally creative/tasty small plates. Gorgeous building, amazing atmosphere -- perfect for a date night or girls brunch. Reservations strongly recommended. **Pro tip: they offer Moët by the glass, which is hard to come by in Nashville. They also have INCREDIBLE non-alcoholic cocktails.
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Geist
311 Jefferson St[WALKING DISTANCE] Unreal drink menu (they have a champagne garden, yall) and equally creative/tasty small plates. Gorgeous building, amazing atmosphere -- perfect for a date night or girls brunch. Reservations strongly recommended. **Pro tip: they offer Moët by the glass, which is hard to come by in Nashville. They also have INCREDIBLE non-alcoholic cocktails.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Amazing food, drinks & vibe, but also incredibly family-friendly. We've personally witnessed a SILO employee dash out of the restaurant to fetch some chocolate milk from a neighboring cafe for a certain antsy, cranky 4-year-old customer. We love them.
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Silo
1121 5th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Amazing food, drinks & vibe, but also incredibly family-friendly. We've personally witnessed a SILO employee dash out of the restaurant to fetch some chocolate milk from a neighboring cafe for a certain antsy, cranky 4-year-old customer. We love them.
[WALKING DISTANCE] A neighborhood staple -- perfect for date night or brunch (the basket of complimentary cinnamon beignets with strawberry butter that they bring out pre-brunch will fix whatever ails you)! Pro-tip: they have one of the most underrated happy hours in town. Extensive cocktail + app menu (generous pours/portions) for $5-6 from 3-7pm everyday!
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Germantown Café
1200 5th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] A neighborhood staple -- perfect for date night or brunch (the basket of complimentary cinnamon beignets with strawberry butter that they bring out pre-brunch will fix whatever ails you)! Pro-tip: they have one of the most underrated happy hours in town. Extensive cocktail + app menu (generous pours/portions) for $5-6 from 3-7pm everyday!
[WALKING DISTANCE] SUNDAY HAPPY HOUR. That's a thing here. First we brunch, then we nap, then we rally and go to Butchertown for $5 queso and margs.
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Butchertown Hall
1416 4th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] SUNDAY HAPPY HOUR. That's a thing here. First we brunch, then we nap, then we rally and go to Butchertown for $5 queso and margs.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Don't ask questions, just go. It's like...a two second walk. Don't embarrass yourself by standing in line at Hattie B's for glorified KFC. THIS is Nashville soul food.
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Big Al's Deli
1828 4th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Don't ask questions, just go. It's like...a two second walk. Don't embarrass yourself by standing in line at Hattie B's for glorified KFC. THIS is Nashville soul food.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Cozy French cafe/chocolate shop during the day, Absinthe bar by night. Great place to grab a light breakfast or lunch (think croissant & espresso) or a pre-dinner glass of wine and cheese plate (check out their daily specials). If you're here in the fall/winter, they have UNREAL hot chocolate (the spiked version will definitely warm you up) and their gorgeous homemade chocolates/candies make a unique (and delicious) Nashville souvenir/gift. From Thurs - Sat, the cafe hosts their "Green Hour" starting at 8pm, serving traditional absinthe drips and cocktails (look for the green light in the window!) -- unique, magical experience that makes for an amazing date night!
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Tempered Café & Chocolate
1201 5th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Cozy French cafe/chocolate shop during the day, Absinthe bar by night. Great place to grab a light breakfast or lunch (think croissant & espresso) or a pre-dinner glass of wine and cheese plate (check out their daily specials). If you're here in the fall/winter, they have UNREAL hot chocolate (the spiked version will definitely warm you up) and their gorgeous homemade chocolates/candies make a unique (and delicious) Nashville souvenir/gift. From Thurs - Sat, the cafe hosts their "Green Hour" starting at 8pm, serving traditional absinthe drips and cocktails (look for the green light in the window!) -- unique, magical experience that makes for an amazing date night!
[WALKING DISTANCE] Fresh, healthy, fast-casual Vietnamese -- one of our go-to takeout spots (place your order online & then just dash over and pick it up!). Tons of vegetarian/vegan options -- everything is easily customizable. Don't leave without grabbing some of their coconut pudding & limeade from the to-go section!
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Vui's Kitchen
2832 Bransford Ave[WALKING DISTANCE] Fresh, healthy, fast-casual Vietnamese -- one of our go-to takeout spots (place your order online & then just dash over and pick it up!). Tons of vegetarian/vegan options -- everything is easily customizable. Don't leave without grabbing some of their coconut pudding & limeade from the to-go section!
[WALKING DISTANCE] Fresh pressed juice, smoothies, açaí bowls, healthy snacks. Online ordering + grab & go. They also offer a variety of juice cleanses for individual or for groups. **If you're interested in juicing during your stay, we can happily help get you set up/stocked prior to your arrival! Just let us know!**
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Juice Bar - Germantown
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd[WALKING DISTANCE] Fresh pressed juice, smoothies, açaí bowls, healthy snacks. Online ordering + grab & go. They also offer a variety of juice cleanses for individual or for groups. **If you're interested in juicing during your stay, we can happily help get you set up/stocked prior to your arrival! Just let us know!**
[WALKING DISTANCE] Great place for a dinner date or special occasion. Meat-heavy menu, but there is always some sort of vegetarian option as well. Amazing desserts. After dinner, check out The Back Corner (the nightclub tucked quite literally around the back corner of 5th & Taylor) for drinks, live music and dancing.
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5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Great place for a dinner date or special occasion. Meat-heavy menu, but there is always some sort of vegetarian option as well. Amazing desserts. After dinner, check out The Back Corner (the nightclub tucked quite literally around the back corner of 5th & Taylor) for drinks, live music and dancing.
[WALKING DISTANCE] R&D has made a ton of fancy pants "Best Of" lists, so yeehaw. Imma be straight up with you and say that I think it's sister restaurant across the river (Folk) is better, sorry (but in fairness, Folk is also my FAVORITE restaurant in all of Nashville, so..apples to oranges). With that said, you're probably still going to have a fan-freaking-tastic meal at R&D. Get pasta & dessert. Vegetarian options. Walk-ins are encouraged.
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Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor St[WALKING DISTANCE] R&D has made a ton of fancy pants "Best Of" lists, so yeehaw. Imma be straight up with you and say that I think it's sister restaurant across the river (Folk) is better, sorry (but in fairness, Folk is also my FAVORITE restaurant in all of Nashville, so..apples to oranges). With that said, you're probably still going to have a fan-freaking-tastic meal at R&D. Get pasta & dessert. Vegetarian options. Walk-ins are encouraged.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Don't go to the Loveless. Go to Monell's. All-you-can-eat, family-style, true blue Southern comfort food in a 1905 Victorian house. Lines are long during weekend lunch hours, but they move quickly. Check website for hours/daily specials. **Pro-tip: Monell's serves a "Midnight Country Breakfast" on Saturdays from midnight to 3am. Aka when you're done honkytonking and need something to soak up all that Fireball and regret...make a pit stop for bottomless biscuits and cheese grits.
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Monell's
1235 6th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Don't go to the Loveless. Go to Monell's. All-you-can-eat, family-style, true blue Southern comfort food in a 1905 Victorian house. Lines are long during weekend lunch hours, but they move quickly. Check website for hours/daily specials. **Pro-tip: Monell's serves a "Midnight Country Breakfast" on Saturdays from midnight to 3am. Aka when you're done honkytonking and need something to soak up all that Fireball and regret...make a pit stop for bottomless biscuits and cheese grits.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Also a hipster craft coffee joint. Open, airy building with a ton of natural light & strong wifi -- great place for sitting and pretending to get work done on your laptop. Try their espresso + chocolate pairing of the day. The whiskey caramel & bourbon vanilla lattes are delicious and v. Nashville (speaking of: this was a major shoot location for the show, Nashville, so your butt could potentially sit in the same chair that Deacon or Avery's butt once sat).
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Barista Parlor x Germantown
1230 4th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Also a hipster craft coffee joint. Open, airy building with a ton of natural light & strong wifi -- great place for sitting and pretending to get work done on your laptop. Try their espresso + chocolate pairing of the day. The whiskey caramel & bourbon vanilla lattes are delicious and v. Nashville (speaking of: this was a major shoot location for the show, Nashville, so your butt could potentially sit in the same chair that Deacon or Avery's butt once sat).
[WALKING DISTANCE] Hipster craft coffee joint -- but the coffee is actually good (Food & Wine says they're the best in TN) so they get a pass. Known for their Matchless Coffee Soda (think carbonated cold brew) and Rested Butterscotch Latte. Light/healthy-ish breakfast & lunch options + pastries. Brunch on weekend. Happy hour (beer & wine) from 4-6p during the week.
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Steadfast Coffee
603 Taylor St[WALKING DISTANCE] Hipster craft coffee joint -- but the coffee is actually good (Food & Wine says they're the best in TN) so they get a pass. Known for their Matchless Coffee Soda (think carbonated cold brew) and Rested Butterscotch Latte. Light/healthy-ish breakfast & lunch options + pastries. Brunch on weekend. Happy hour (beer & wine) from 4-6p during the week.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Unassuming Caribbean vegetarian/vegan restaurant (they serve meat dishes as well, calm down). Think jerk tofu/chicken/fish, veggies, rice & beans, cornbread, plantains. Insanely flavorful and delicious. Hours can be funky and sometimes it takes a hot minute to prepare your food, so check their site/call ahead to confirm they're open before walking over and be patient -- it'll be worth it.
Veggie Village
1314 6th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Unassuming Caribbean vegetarian/vegan restaurant (they serve meat dishes as well, calm down). Think jerk tofu/chicken/fish, veggies, rice & beans, cornbread, plantains. Insanely flavorful and delicious. Hours can be funky and sometimes it takes a hot minute to prepare your food, so check their site/call ahead to confirm they're open before walking over and be patient -- it'll be worth it.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Cupcake places are a dime a dozen these days, but Cupcake Collection is the only one worth going to in Nashville. Adorable neighborhood bakery with truly delicious cupcakes without any heinous lines/hoards of tourists. **Pro-tip: if you have a special event/want to place a large or custom order (they can make certain flavors gf or vegan!), definitely do so ahead of time! We are happy to help out with this -- just let us know!
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The Cupcake Collection
1213 6th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Cupcake places are a dime a dozen these days, but Cupcake Collection is the only one worth going to in Nashville. Adorable neighborhood bakery with truly delicious cupcakes without any heinous lines/hoards of tourists. **Pro-tip: if you have a special event/want to place a large or custom order (they can make certain flavors gf or vegan!), definitely do so ahead of time! We are happy to help out with this -- just let us know!
[WALKING DISTANCE] As the name suggests, a coffee & crêpe cafe tucked into a cute building off one of Germantown's cobblestone streets. Quiet place to grab breakfast or get some work done.
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Red Bicycle Coffee & Crêpes
1200 5th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] As the name suggests, a coffee & crêpe cafe tucked into a cute building off one of Germantown's cobblestone streets. Quiet place to grab breakfast or get some work done.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Divey burger joint. Beer, burgers, deep fried oreos. Don't forget to take your Lipitor.
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Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint
1123 3rd Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Divey burger joint. Beer, burgers, deep fried oreos. Don't forget to take your Lipitor.
Drinks & Nightlife
[WALKING DISTANCE] Germantown's go-to happy hour/pregame spot. Tex-mex, super chill, come as you are. Family friendly (it's definitely rowdier on the weekends or if there's a Sounds game/event going on at the stadium). $4 happy hour drinks & $2 tacos. **Pro tip: $5 bloodies & mimosas all day on Sundays & daily $3 shot specials.
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Little Donkey Mexican Restaurant
[WALKING DISTANCE] Germantown's go-to happy hour/pregame spot. Tex-mex, super chill, come as you are. Family friendly (it's definitely rowdier on the weekends or if there's a Sounds game/event going on at the stadium). $4 happy hour drinks & $2 tacos. **Pro tip: $5 bloodies & mimosas all day on Sundays & daily $3 shot specials.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Bar/music venue/club attached to 5th & Taylor. Dark, vibey, notttttttttt a honkytonk. Every night has a different theme/DJ (i.e. vinyl dance, indie-pop, 80s) & Saturdays typically feature live music. Good alternative to the ~traditional~ touristy Nashville Lower Broad scene.
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The Back Corner
1411 5th Avenue North[WALKING DISTANCE] Bar/music venue/club attached to 5th & Taylor. Dark, vibey, notttttttttt a honkytonk. Every night has a different theme/DJ (i.e. vinyl dance, indie-pop, 80s) & Saturdays typically feature live music. Good alternative to the ~traditional~ touristy Nashville Lower Broad scene.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Tempered Cafe by day, Green Hour by night (Thurs-Sat starting at 8pm). Traditional Absinthe drips & cocktails served in an intimate French space. **Look for the green light in the window!
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Green Hour Bar
1201 5th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Tempered Cafe by day, Green Hour by night (Thurs-Sat starting at 8pm). Traditional Absinthe drips & cocktails served in an intimate French space. **Look for the green light in the window!
[WALKING DISTANCE] Three bars in one! Germantown Depot is the umbrella under which 3 different bar areas live -- here's the breakdown:
The Saloon: pubby/casual vibe, traditional bar food/drinks, good place to grab a beer & watch a game.
The Trolley: so much room for activities! Big outdoor space with cornhole, jenga and cabanas for lounging. The bar is quite literally, a converted old trolley car.
The Cantina: tacos & tequila.
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Germantown Depot
1318 6th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Three bars in one! Germantown Depot is the umbrella under which 3 different bar areas live -- here's the breakdown:
The Saloon: pubby/casual vibe, traditional bar food/drinks, good place to grab a beer & watch a game.
The Trolley: so much room for activities! Big outdoor space with cornhole, jenga and cabanas for lounging. The bar is quite literally, a converted old trolley car.
The Cantina: tacos & tequila.
[WALKING DISTANCE] 'Cheers'-style neighborhood bar. Casual place to grab a beer & a bite before/after a ballgame.
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Neighbors Germantown
313 Jefferson St[WALKING DISTANCE] 'Cheers'-style neighborhood bar. Casual place to grab a beer & a bite before/after a ballgame.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Full-service restaurant, but recommend it more for happy hour (strong pour & great service). Cocktails & small plates for $6 and half off beer & wine from 3-7 every day.
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Sedona Taphouse
1120 3rd Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Full-service restaurant, but recommend it more for happy hour (strong pour & great service). Cocktails & small plates for $6 and half off beer & wine from 3-7 every day.
Essentials
[WALKING DISTANCE] Listen, this isn't the most deluxe Kroger you'll ever visit, but it's legit 2 seconds away and serves it's purpose. FYI: Nashville is still transitioning to Sunday wine sales -- some liquor stores have made the switch, but grocery stores gotta wait until Jan 6, 2019.
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Kroger
711 Gallatin Ave[WALKING DISTANCE] Listen, this isn't the most deluxe Kroger you'll ever visit, but it's legit 2 seconds away and serves it's purpose. FYI: Nashville is still transitioning to Sunday wine sales -- some liquor stores have made the switch, but grocery stores gotta wait until Jan 6, 2019.
Rite Aid
1104 Rosa L Parks Blvd[WALKING DISTANCE] Closest pharmacy!
[WALKING DISTANCE] Natural beauty boutique. Mani/pedis (+ amazing nail art -- checkout their instagram!), facials, sugaring, lash/brow tints & lifts, makeup application. Ridiculously cute/aesthetically pleasing. Appointments strongly encouraged.
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Poppy & Monroe
604 Monroe St[WALKING DISTANCE] Natural beauty boutique. Mani/pedis (+ amazing nail art -- checkout their instagram!), facials, sugaring, lash/brow tints & lifts, makeup application. Ridiculously cute/aesthetically pleasing. Appointments strongly encouraged.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Founded by the same ladies that started Poppy & Monroe, Vetiver offers a variety of massage services (chair, table, prenatal, Reiki) with all organic massage products (oils, CBD, salts, balms, etc). Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended (they will work to pair you with a technician who can meet your specific massage needs)!
Vetiver Modern Massage
1201 5th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Founded by the same ladies that started Poppy & Monroe, Vetiver offers a variety of massage services (chair, table, prenatal, Reiki) with all organic massage products (oils, CBD, salts, balms, etc). Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended (they will work to pair you with a technician who can meet your specific massage needs)!
Shopping
[WALKING DISTANCE] INCREDIBLE, authentic (I'm Italian, so I'm allowed to say this) neighborhood Italian market. Handmade pasta, cheese, sauce, baked goods (biscotti! canolli!), salami, allllll the oil & vinegar -- it's heaven, yall.
Lazzaroli Pasta
1314 5th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] INCREDIBLE, authentic (I'm Italian, so I'm allowed to say this) neighborhood Italian market. Handmade pasta, cheese, sauce, baked goods (biscotti! canolli!), salami, allllll the oil & vinegar -- it's heaven, yall.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Pristine fish market with a spectacular selection of fresh caught goods at great prices -- you'll totally forget you're in a landlocked state.
Little's Fish Company
1234 6th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] Pristine fish market with a spectacular selection of fresh caught goods at great prices -- you'll totally forget you're in a landlocked state.
[WALKING DISTANCE] This is not your mom & pop's roadside farmer's market. The NFM is a massive indoor/outdoor complex with restaurants, boutiques, bars, a food court, a garden center and multiple farm sheds with over 150 local farmers and merchants. And it's open every day!
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Nashville Bondens marked
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd[WALKING DISTANCE] This is not your mom & pop's roadside farmer's market. The NFM is a massive indoor/outdoor complex with restaurants, boutiques, bars, a food court, a garden center and multiple farm sheds with over 150 local farmers and merchants. And it's open every day!
[WALKING DISTANCE] Inside the Farmers' Market, this is my go-to store for Nashville-related gifts that aren't overtly touristy/cheesy. They have a TON of local foodie-type gifts, jewelry, home items and cute baby/pet items.
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Bach Nashville
6140 Cockrill Bend Circle[WALKING DISTANCE] Inside the Farmers' Market, this is my go-to store for Nashville-related gifts that aren't overtly touristy/cheesy. They have a TON of local foodie-type gifts, jewelry, home items and cute baby/pet items.
[WALKING DISTANCE] Gorgeously curated design store that feels more like a Tribecca art installation than Germantown boutique. Stupidly cool and aesthetically pleasing. You'll want to buy everything (stop what you're doing and go look at the sequin jumpsuit on their website. Are you joking. Give it to me. NOW).
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Wilder
937 Woodland Street[WALKING DISTANCE] Gorgeously curated design store that feels more like a Tribecca art installation than Germantown boutique. Stupidly cool and aesthetically pleasing. You'll want to buy everything (stop what you're doing and go look at the sequin jumpsuit on their website. Are you joking. Give it to me. NOW).
[WALKING DISTANCE] If you want your toddler to be hipper/better dressed than you could ever be, buy them something from here.
Rich Hippies Germantown
1204 4th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] If you want your toddler to be hipper/better dressed than you could ever be, buy them something from here.
[WALKING DISTANCE] If you need a dress for your spur of the moment Rhinestone Wedding Chapel elopement to the guy you met at FGL House last night, this is the place (jk, Walmart is the place. Save this dress for the guy you met at Ole Red).
White Dresses Boutique
1206 4th Ave N[WALKING DISTANCE] If you need a dress for your spur of the moment Rhinestone Wedding Chapel elopement to the guy you met at FGL House last night, this is the place (jk, Walmart is the place. Save this dress for the guy you met at Ole Red).
Parks & Nature
[WALKING DISTANCE] Great for walking/running/biking. There is always SOMETHING going on -- a festival of some sort, live music, community yoga class, you name it. **Pro tip: The Farmers' Market is connected to the park, so if the weather is nice, grab lunch to go at the market and picnic in the park! Also: if you're up for tackling the stairs up to the Capitol, the view is spectacular.
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Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
600 James Robertson Pkwy[WALKING DISTANCE] Great for walking/running/biking. There is always SOMETHING going on -- a festival of some sort, live music, community yoga class, you name it. **Pro tip: The Farmers' Market is connected to the park, so if the weather is nice, grab lunch to go at the market and picnic in the park! Also: if you're up for tackling the stairs up to the Capitol, the view is spectacular.