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Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN

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Gaylord Opryland Resort

2800 Opryland Dr · Nashville, TN

Why you should go…

Gaylord Opryland is a resort hotel built around nine acres of indoor gardens, waterfalls and winding pathways inside its atriums. In the Delta Atrium you can ride a Delta Riverboat along a quarter-mile indoor river, and the Cascades Atrium has a waterfall three and a half stories tall. The Garden Conservatory holds more than 10,000 plants. SoundWaves, the indoor and outdoor water attraction, is reserved for overnight guests who buy its package.

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  • #indoor gardens
  • #atrium
  • #water park
  • #boat ride

Good to know

General stay guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Rates swing with the calendar

    Midweek nights and shoulder-season dates are usually the kindest on price.

  • Read what is included

    Parking, resort fees, and breakfast are the three extras that most often land on the final bill.

  • Ask at booking, not at the desk

    Early check-in, late checkout, and room preferences go further when you request them in advance.

  • On a short trip, location wins

    What you can reach on foot from the door matters more than the amenities list.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Gaylord Opryland Resort, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Theatre & Events
    Iconic

    Grand Ole Opry

    $25–$50

    Watch a live country music show at the Opry House or take a backstage tour and stand on the stage yourself.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Andrew Jackson's Hermitage

    $25–$50

    Tour Andrew Jackson's Greek Revival mansion, then walk the gardens, museum exhibits and the tomb where he and Rachel are buried.

    4.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    Iconic

    Johnny Cash Museum

    $25–$50

    Walk through more than 1,000 artifacts from Johnny Cash's life, from stage costumes and gold records to handwritten lyrics.

    5.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Nightlife
    Iconic

    Honky Tonk Highway

    Free

    Walk from one honky tonk to the next on Lower Broadway, where bands play live country music from morning until late at night.

    5.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Nightlife

  • Theatre & Events
    Iconic

    Ryman Auditorium

    $25–$50

    Tour the 1892 tabernacle that housed the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974, take a photo on its stage, or come back at night for a concert.

    5.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Museums
    Iconic

    Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

    $25–$50

    See instruments, stage wear and recordings that trace country music from its folk roots to today, then stand in the Hall of Fame Rotunda.

    5.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums