Gaylord Opryland Resort Features A Country Christmas Celebration

Be a part of the biggest holiday event of the year by visiting Gaylord Opryland for A Country Christmas. This event is ongoing at the Gaylord Opryland Resort from now until January 2nd and has a huge array of fun activities and attractions for guests to enjoy. Guests can visit Gingerbread Corner, the Rockabilly Christmas show, Kids’ Holiday Train, Santa’s E-mail, Carriage Rides, the Hall of Trees and many other exciting attractions. Even the outside of the resort is decked out for the season with two million twinkling lights decorating the drive and trees.

In addition to the other festivities, guests can also visit ICE! at Gaylord’s Opryland Nashville. ICE! is an attraction that nobody should miss this season with its larger-than-life handcrafted ice sculptures. This year’s theme for ICE! is “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” which means guests will be immersed in the colorful, icy enchantment of Santa’s journey for the holidays. It’s a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy an afternoon or evening of magic together!

After visiting ICE!, make sure to see Louise Mandrell’s “The Gift” Christmas Dinner and Show. As another featured part of Gaylord’s A Country Christmas, this show offers guests a delightful dinner and show combination that is perfect for the holidays. Guests will enjoy a large meal consisting of seasonal favorites like candied yams and beef tenderloin pot pie while Louise Mandrell entertains them by singing Christmas classics with a country twist. Only one more show on December 13th is available for Louise Mandrell’s “The Gift” Dinner and Show, so if you’re interested in seeing this show, you had better get your tickets soon!

Of course, you can’t visit Nashville during the holidays without seeing the Radio City Rockettes perform in their Christmas extravaganza. Fantastic choreography, high kicks, and beautiful costumes are combined with classic songs like the “12 Days of Christmas” and “Parade of Wooden Soldiers” for a stellar show that is selling out almost every night. Theirs is a “must see” performance that is one of the best reasons to visit Nashville during the season!

Stay In Opryland Hotels While Visiting Nashville!

One of the “can’t-miss” attractions in Nashville is the Opryland area. If that is why you’re headed to Nashville, take advantage of the hotels located in Opryland. With hotels ranging from the Gaylord to the Hyatt, there is sure to be a hotel to suit your stay!

The most obvious, and most popular, choice in the Opryland area of Nashville is the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. This opulent hotel has become the standard of luxury in the Nashville area, and from the moment you walk in the front door it’s easy to see why. With one indoor and three outdoor pools, a fitness center, game room, and five lounges, you’ll never run out of things to do at this resort. You’re also less than one mile from attractions such as the Grand Ole Opry!

The next hotel on the list is the Radisson Opryland Hotel, which is also located in the heart of Opryland. This hotel offers amenities such as an indoor pool, spa and sauna, fitness center, and a complimentary shuttle to nearby attractions. Your whole family will enjoy the comfortable, Southern-inspired hotel.

The last hotel is the Hyatt Place Opryland. This hotel is located just one mile from the Grand Ole Opry and offers quick access to all of Nashville’s most popular attractions. With features such as multiple lounges, a Coffee Bar, Guest Kitchen, swimming pool, and fitness center, it’s easy to see why upscale clients are flocking to this newly renovated hotel. That’s without even mentioning the high-tech and spacious guest rooms!

Last Minute Summer Vacation Ideas in Nashville

Sadly, summer will soon be drawing to a close as children go back to school, so why not take advantage of the hot summer temperatures and summer activities found in Nashville, TN? From special summer events to days spent in the sun, Nashville has plenty to offer in these waning summer days.

Gaylord Opryland is a one stop Nashville destination. You could never leave the property and still have one of the most fun vacations of your life! Gaylord Opryland’s Summerfest is currently going on until August 16. During Summerfest, the Gaylord Opryland hosts special events and entertainment nightly. For this year, events include Delta Island Country Street Parties, with live DJs and line dancing, nightly Fountain Shows accompanied by music and dancing, Delta Boat Cruises, and Breakfast with the Legends.

In addition to all of the fun activities of Summerfest, Gaylord Opryland has enough activities to keep you busy during your visit. On-site amenities include outdoor pools, a fully-equipped fitness center, and the Relache Spa. The Gaylord Opryland can also take care of all of your dining needs with their on-site restaurants, which include the Ristorante Volare and the Old Hickory Steakhouse. For nightlife options, you can find Fuse, the nightclub seen in Dierk Bentley’s hit music video for his song “Sideways,” Jack Daniel’s Saloon, and Findley’s Irish Pub.

For more delicious food, visit the Gaylord Opryland during the upcoming Southern Food and Wine Festival presented by the Food Network. This event takes place July 31-August 2 and features Food Network chefs Alton Brown, the Deen Brothers, and the Neelys. This event includes live demonstrations, exhibits, and meet and greet receptions. Of course, the rooms at the Gaylord offer some of the most comfortable accommodations in Nashville, along with the convenience of being close to all the attractions of the Gaylord and Nashville.

Another activity that will help you enjoy the sunny summer Tennessee days is the Canopy Challenge Course. This unique ropes course features challenging activities like climbing walls, giant swings, and obstacle courses. This activity is great for family bonding or team building as it gives participants the opportunity to test their strength and help each other, all while enjoying a great experience in the Tennessee outdoors.