Weekend Getaway: Fly From Quincy to Nashville for a Quick Music City Escape
Want a weekend away without driving to St. Louis, fighting airport traffic, paying to park, and spending half the day getting there?
Quincy Current did the planning for you. Quincy is seeing steady enplanement numbers since adding flights to Nashville, so we wanted to make the trip as easy as possible!
All you have to do is book the tickets, pack a bag, and go.
Contour Airlines offers nonstop service from Quincy Regional Airport to Nashville, putting Music City within roughly a 90-minute flight of home.
And one of the best parts of flying from Quincy? Parking at Quincy Regional Airport is free.
Depending on your travel dates and availability, fares can start at around $79 one way, making Nashville surprisingly accessible for a quick weekend or overnight getaway.
Check fares and book directly with Contour Airlines here.
No three-hour drive to St. Louis. No airport parking bill. No fighting Interstate 70 traffic on the way home.
Leave your car in Quincy, board the plane, and before long you’re in Music City.
Quincy Current’s Nashville Weekend Getaway
The Contour schedule can make a Friday-to-Sunday Nashville escape particularly attractive for Quincy-area travelers.
Flight times vary by date, so travelers should always verify their particular itinerary before booking.
Friday: Quincy to Music City
Arrive at Quincy Regional Airport
Drive to Quincy Regional Airport, park for free, check in, and skip the long drive south.
The City of Quincy recommends arriving approximately one hour before departure.
Learn more about flying from Quincy Regional Airport.
Welcome to Nashville
Once you land at Nashville International Airport, grab a rideshare and head to your accommodations.
Unless you are planning excursions well outside Nashville, you may be able to make the entire weekend a no-rental-car getaway.
Stay Somewhere That Feels Like Part of the Trip
Nashville has no shortage of conventional hotels, but for a short getaway, consider staying somewhere memorable.
The Historic 1865 Building
One intriguing option is a stay inside Nashville’s historic 1865 building, a converted former tobacco property with plenty of character.
Some accommodations in the development offer access to distinctive amenities, including a basement speakeasy atmosphere with cocktails, food, and live entertainment.
The property is also within easy reach of Centennial Park and downtown Nashville.
View the Historic 1865 property on Airbnb.
Mondrian Cottage
For couples looking for something quieter and more design-oriented, consider Mondrian Cottage in East Nashville.
This custom-built, art-inspired cottage has earned exceptionally strong Airbnb reviews and offers a more intimate alternative to staying downtown.
View Mondrian Cottage on Airbnb.
Stay Right on Broadway
If nightlife is the priority, consider staying directly in downtown Nashville.
A Broadway-area penthouse puts visitors within walking distance of the Ryman Auditorium, Printer’s Alley, restaurants, honky-tonks, and many of Nashville’s most recognizable attractions.
View the Broadway penthouse on Airbnb.
Make It a Group Trip
Traveling with friends?
Nashville also has large vacation rentals featuring rooftop patios, skyline views, multiple bedrooms, and even private rooftop hot tubs.
View one rooftop Nashville property on Airbnb.
Airbnb pricing, ratings, availability, and amenities can change. Always review the current listing before booking.
Friday Night: Make Dinner Part of the Experience
For your first Nashville evening, skip the ordinary chain restaurant.
This is a short trip, so make every stop count.
Skull’s Rainbow Room
Tucked inside historic Printer’s Alley, Skull’s Rainbow Room combines dinner, cocktails, live entertainment, and an unmistakably old-school Nashville supper-club atmosphere.
After dinner, simply walk out the door and explore Printer’s Alley and downtown Nashville.
House of Cards
For something even more unusual, House of Cards combines fine dining with live magic and entertainment in an underground setting beneath downtown Nashville.
For couples, this can make an especially memorable date-night destination.
The Catbird Seat
If food itself is the centerpiece of your evening, consider The Catbird Seat, an intimate chef-driven dining experience built around an open kitchen.
Reservations are strongly recommended for many of Nashville’s most popular restaurants.
Finish the Night Downtown
After dinner, explore Printer’s Alley and Lower Broadway.
You don’t necessarily need an elaborate nightlife itinerary.
Walk downtown, listen for a band you like, and step inside.
That’s part of the fun of Nashville.
Saturday: The Perfect Nashville Day
8:30 a.m. — Southern Breakfast at Monell’s
Start the morning at Monell’s in historic Germantown.
This isn’t simply breakfast.
Monell’s operates inside a historic Victorian home and serves traditional Southern food family-style at communal tables.
Come hungry.
10:30 a.m. — Stop No. 1: Country Music Hall of Fame
Even if you’re not a devoted country music fan, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum belongs on a first-time Nashville itinerary.
The museum explores generations of American music through instruments, costumes, recordings, automobiles, memorabilia, and historic artifacts.
Allow approximately 90 minutes to two hours.
See Nashville’s official first-time visitor guide.
12:30 p.m. — Lunch and Downtown Nashville
Keep lunch relatively casual.
This is the perfect opportunity to try Nashville hot chicken, barbecue, or another Southern favorite before continuing through downtown.
One advantage of this itinerary is that several of Nashville’s biggest attractions are relatively close together.
2:00 p.m. — Stop No. 2: Ryman Auditorium
There are music venues, and then there is the Ryman Auditorium.
Tour one of America’s most famous music halls and stand inside a venue that has hosted generations of legendary performers.
Known as the former home of the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman remains one of the most recognizable landmarks in American music history.
Explore more must-see Nashville attractions.
4:00 p.m. — Take a Break
Head back to your Airbnb or hotel, change clothes, relax for a while, and recharge.
A good getaway shouldn’t feel like a forced march through a checklist.
6:00 p.m. — Dinner Somewhere Memorable
Nashville offers far more than barbecue and hot chicken.
Etch is a popular downtown choice for creative, globally influenced cuisine.
For something unusual, Bad Idea occupies a converted historic church in East Nashville and combines an extensive wine program with a creative menu.
Another distinctive option is 888, combining Japanese-inspired dining with a vinyl-record listening lounge beneath the JW Marriott.
8:00 p.m. — Stop No. 3: Lower Broadway After Dark
Save Lower Broadway for Saturday night.
This is Nashville at full volume.
Neon signs. Rooftop bars. Honky-tonks. Live bands. Music spilling out onto the sidewalks.
Don’t worry about creating a complicated bar itinerary.
Walk until you hear something you like, and go inside.
Sunday: One Last Look at Music City
Depending on the Contour schedule for your travel dates, Sunday’s return flight can get you back to Quincy surprisingly early.
That means you can enjoy Friday evening and a full Saturday in Nashville — and still potentially be back home Sunday morning.
Always confirm your departure time directly with Contour before finalizing accommodations or other reservations.
Why This Getaway Makes So Much Sense From Quincy
Consider what you’re not doing.
- No drive to St. Louis.
- No paying for several days of airport parking.
- No spending hours driving Interstate 70.
- No late-night drive from Lambert back to Quincy.
- No leaving home several hours before you even reach your airport.
Quincy Regional Airport is only minutes from town, provides free parking for airport patrons, and offers nonstop Contour Airlines service to Nashville.
With fares sometimes beginning around $79 each way, Nashville becomes less of a major travel undertaking and more of a spontaneous weekend escape.
Quincy Current Already Planned It
Friday: Fly out of Quincy. Check in. Dinner. Nashville nightlife.
Saturday: Southern breakfast. Country Music Hall of Fame. Ryman Auditorium. Great dinner. Broadway after dark.
Sunday: Fly back to Quincy.
That’s it.
You just need a bag and a plane ticket.
BOOK YOUR QUINCY-TO-NASHVILLE FLIGHT WITH CONTOUR AIRLINES
Travel note: Airline fares, Airbnb rates, restaurant availability, attraction hours, and flight schedules are subject to change. The $79 fare represents a starting fare and may not be available for every travel date. Travelers should verify all reservations, schedules, prices, and policies directly with the respective businesses before traveling.
