Christmas at Opryland Resort

For years I have heard Dad talk about the Opryland Hotel. Years ago he attended a convention there and it became a favorite hotel. That said, he would seldom stay at the hotel itself. Ever mindful of cost, he would often stay at a hotel across the street. That hotel was still part of the Gaylord properties and had a free shuttle to and from the convention center.

This year, thanks to a CyberMonday sale, we managed to sneak in a quick getaway during the Christmas season. This time everyone was staying at the hotel. Family of Dad & Catherine and Tammy & Greg, along with local Nashville friends who were celebrating an early anniversary, Bill & Bitsy, all got rooms.

Dad was right about the hotel. It's massive. One of the waitresses said that the hotel had over 2800 rooms. The atriums with their fountains and cascading waterfalls were amazing. There's even small boat rides that bring Disney's It's a Small World to mind. There's plenty of shops and restaurants too. If that's not enough, you're next to outlet shopping. The General Jackson showboat leaves from the complex as well.

During Christmas, they have all kinds of shows and activities and lights and more lights. As noted in a previous blog, some of us went to the Ice! A Christmas Story exhibit. All of us went on the midday lunch cruise on the General Jackson. I think we all wished we had another day or so. There was just too much to do with only two nights there and a long drive back to Virginia.

In the lobby

Inside the Cascades Atrium

Inside the Gardens Atrium

Dancing fountains

Cascades Atrium

Delta Atrium

Gardens Atrium

Family!

Friends!

Outdoor Nativity