10 Reasons Why Opryland is the Best Place to Be in Nashville During the Holidays
By Meghan Kraft|Published December 24, 2017
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Meghan Kraft
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
The lights at Nashville’s Opryland Hotel are known throughout the state for their stunning, expansive beauty. Millions of lights are draped across the massive, Nashville-based hotel, creating a winter wonderland that’s perfect for adults and children. alike. A Tennessee favorite and a tourist magnet, you’ll be hobnobbing in true holiday style with folks from near and far. What a beautiful experience – and it only comes around once a year!
PS: Most events run through the new year, so make sure to planning accordingly! There’s no reason for the holiday season to stop on the 25th, folks.
Is there any better way to herald in the season? You may find them scattered throughout the grounds, but you'll always find one at the foot of the staircase in the foyer, a testament to old-school Nashville magic.
9. There's always a show going on, come Christmas time.
You can buy tickets to a breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends or take a cruise down the Cumberland on the General Jackson Showboat, which docks just a hop, skip and a jump from the hotel.
With almost 3,000 rooms at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, you only need to wander just outside of your room to experience the nine acres of indoor gardens. They're all decked out in Christmas cheer, of course.
6. The outdoor nativity display is quite the experience.
You can ice skate on your own, if you want, for $17.99 a person - but us? We'd recommend checking out the professional ice skaters that put on the, "Winter Fantasy" and "sounds of Christmas" show throughout the day. Make sure to check showtimes, so you don't miss out!
If you've ever wanted to see Opryland pull out all the stops with a synchronized show of water, light and music, then you'll want to head to the Delta Atrium for shows at 6 and 8pm. "Brightest Star" show also views at 7 and 9pm, if you'd rather pitch up a bit later.
2. The Magnolia lobby boasts fireplaces AND caroling.
Wander the chilly outdoors, or throughout the winding inner walkways of the resort. This is truly and all-inclusive experience that we can't recommend more. You can come every year, even - do we see a new tradition on the horizon...?
