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.

Myrtle Beach, SC: A Golfer’s Dream Destination

In addition to the great beach and family-friendly activities in the area, Myrtle Beach is known as being a golfer’s dream destination. With a variety of exceptional courses in the area, any level of golfer will find a challenge waiting. Whether you want a deluxe vacation staying at a golf resort or just want to play through a few of the courses, Myrtle Beach has the options for you.

The Ocean Dunes Resort and Villas Beachfront provides close access to The Dunes Beach and Golf Course as well as beachfront villas and hotel rooms. You will be just a short drive from The Dunes Golf Course as well as several others, making it easy to get to your early morning tee time. This resort features abundant on-site amenities including outdoor pools, restaurants, lounges, a pro shop, and a fitness center. This hotel fills up early, so book now for a spectacular golf vacation!

For a world-class golfing experience, The Tournament Players Club of Myrtle Beach Golf Course is a must-play. Designed by world-renowned golfer Tom Fazio, this course contains a variety of terrain, including wetlands and forest, and features challenges in the form of bunkers, water hazards, and trees. Golfers find this course to be both beautiful and challenging and find themselves returning time and time again to experience this course.

For a unique golf experience, visit the True Blue Golf Course on Pawleys Island. Located just a few minutes from Myrtle Beach, this course was built by designer Mike Stranz on a plot of land that used to be home to a rice and indigo plantation. The course features challenges in the form of bunkers and varying elevations, but the greens are in pristine condition. Golfers of all handicaps can be frustrated by this challenging course, so make sure you practice and are in top form before you tackle this course!

To locate many of the courses in Myrtle Beach, use our special Interactive Map of the area. You will be able to see where the area courses are and find out how far they are from your hotel, making your vacation that much easier.

Ski Salt Lake Super Pass

If you are planning a ski trip to Salt Lake City, Utah you might consider the Ski Salt Lake Super Pass. Offering access to four different ski resorts in the area, this Super Pass is not something you will want to pass up. It gives you admittance to different slopes, runs, trails, and activities throughout the Alta Ski Resort, the Brighton Resort, the Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, and the Solitude Mountain Resort that would be great for the entire family.

The Alta Ski Resort is most commonly known for its deep powder that covers its rugged terrain. Even though this is strictly a skier’s mountain and no snowboards are allowed, there is still much to see amongst the slopes. With a base elevation of 8530 ft, a top elevation of 10, 550 ft, and vertical drop of 2, 020 ft. you can explore for hours across the 2, 220 ski able acres with over 116 different runs.

The Brighton Resort is located at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon and receives some of the best snow winter has to offer. It is known for its Ski and Snowboard School where visitors of all ages can learn to ski and/or snowboard. With a base elevation of 8, 755 ft, a top elevation of 10, 500 ft, and a vertical lift serviced drop of 1, 745 ft. guests can travel through 1, 050 ski able acres and take on 66 runs and many off piste runs.

The Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort was ranked as the number one ski resort in America and was named one of the top ten Fun Family Resorts. Located one mile down canyon from Alta the Snowbird has a base elevation of 7, 760 ft, a top elevation of 11, 000 ft, and a vertical drop of 3, 240 ft. With a little over 2, 500 acres of ski able terrain with about 89 runs, this resort has a lot to offer its visitors.

The Solitude Mountain Resort is a European-style pedestrian village that has many activities to offer to its guests. Located just fourteen miles up Cottonwood Canyon you will be greeted by a bottom elevation of 7, 988 ft, a top elevation of 10, 035 ft, and a vertical drop of 2, 047 ft. There is over 1, 200 acres of ski able terrain available to everyone who has the need for speed and fun amongst the 64 runs and three bowls.

Get your family together and determine which resorts have the right activities and slopes for everyone and go online to make your reservations that include the Ski Salt Lake Super Pass and enjoy your vacation!