Once you're armed with the knowledge of Ryman's history, the tour through the building's key areas makes sense. This is a self-guided experience so you go at your own pace. The video shown upon arrival, however, outlines just enough to get you started.

As with all iconic country music exhibits, fashion is on full display and you can't help but take a walk down memory lane with some of the outfits.

Simply known as The Ryman, this auditorium dates back to the early days of the Grand Ole Opry. Before you tour the actual venue, you get to experience an interactive video that tells the story of how the Ryman Auditorium came to be.