Attractions & Accommodations
Where to Stay and What to See in Nashville
Whether or not it's your first visit to Music City, you're certain to enjoy Nashville's new traditions from the Opry to the historic Ryman Auditorium to tastebud entertainment at the Wildhorse Saloon. Enjoy a succulent meal and great view aboard the General Jackson Showboat, get up close and personal with country greats at the incredible Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, stroll through nine acres of gardens around your room in the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, and more. We hope you're bound for Nashville...where the best part of our city is the country!
GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER™
NOTE: The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is currently closed to overnight guests. Please check their website for updates. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, combines unsurpassed meeting, convention and exhibition space with exceptional service, innovative regional dining options, unique shopping opportunities, golf facilities and award-winning on-site entertainment. Featuring nine acres of lush indoor gardens, Gaylord Opryland Resort has 2,881 guestrooms, with 174 suites and 750 garden-terrace rooms. Convention space exceeds 600,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition areas, with six ballrooms and 85 meeting rooms. Relâche, the Spa at Gaylord Opryland, provides world-class pampering in an oasis of tranquility for guests seeking relaxation and rejuvenation.
Conveniently located in the heart of Nashville's most beloved attractions, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is part of a complete meeting and entertainment destination. Area attractions include the General Jackson Showboat, Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Wildhorse Saloon , Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium and Opry Mills.
More information:
(615) 889-1000
Gaylord Opryland.com
RADISSON HOTEL OPRYLAND™
Stay at the gateway to Gaylord Opryland™ just around the corner from entertainment icons like the Grand Ole Opry® and Gaylord Opryland TM Resort and Convention Center Nashville. The Radisson® Hotel Opryland offers the same tradition of renowned service and gracious hospitality in a charming atmosphere complete with more than 300 spacious guest rooms. For meetings and events, we offer 14,500 square feet of flexible space for groups up to 500. And when free time is on the agenda, cool off with a dip in our indoor pool or stop in for a tasty meal at Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar."
More information:
(615) 889-0800
Radisson.com/NashvilleTN
OPRY COUNTRY CLASSICS
Experience Nashville’s new entertainment option on Thursday nights from the historic Ryman Auditorium. The Grand Ole Opry has added Opry Country Classics to its current line-up of Tuesday, Friday and Saturday performances. The addition to the Opry’s schedule shines a spotlight on the classic country songs that have defined country music for generations. Opry Country Classics shares country music’s colorful story through a live performance featuring country favorites performed by legends of the genre as well as talented new artists, a rousing live band, square dancing, and more. Like current Opry broadcasts, the show can be heard on 650 WSM-AM.
More information:
Opry Country Classics: Thursdays, 7 p.m. September 2 - October 28, 2010
Ryman Auditorium
Tickets available for purchase alone or packaged with traditional Opry performances.
1-800-SEE-OPRY
OPRY ORIGINALS: THE SHOP ON BROADWAY
Located in the heart of downtown Nashville’s famous “Lower Broadway” area known around the world for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic country music attractions, Opry Originals brings together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry and country music’s contemporary culture for a shopping experience like none other. Opry Originals showcases an extensive line of lifestyle products and makes shopping an exciting experience with artist appearances, book/record signings, as well as listening stations and even a photo opportunity.
Location:
300 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37201
615-259-9777
THE OPRY SHOP
NOTE: The Opry Shop located at the Grand Ole Opry House is temporarily closed due to flooding, though the Grand Ole Opry continues its performances several times a week. 
Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop, located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It's the place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all ages. Open seven days a week.
Visit our online store:
The Opry Shop
OPRY HOUSE TOURS
NOTE: Opry House Tours are temporarily unavailable due to flooding, though the Grand Ole Opry continues its performances several times a week. Learn the fascinating story of the Grand Ole Opry with a tour of the Grand Ole Opry House. Your knowledgeable guide will provide a rare glimpse of what happens behind the scenes of the world's most famous country music show.
Note: Backstage tours are available only when the Opry House is not in use during Opry performances and other special events. Call ahead at 1-800-SEE-OPRY or (615) 871-OPRY to inquire about tour availability.
More information:
Tours begin from The Opry Shop in the Grand Ole Opry House.
1-800-SEE-OPRY
Click here to purchase online
GRAND OLE OPRY MUSEUM
NOTE: The Grand Ole Opry Museum is temporarily closed due to flooding, though the Grand Ole Opry continues its performances several times a week. The Grand Ole Opry Museum tells the story of the world’s most famous country music show and shines a spotlight on some of its most popular stars of past and present through artifacts, video clips, and more. New exhibits for 2010 in celebration of the Opry’s 85th Birthday include a photograph exhibit showcasing some of the Opry’s most memorable moments; a salute to late Opry icon Porter Wagoner; and a spotlight on the Opry in the first decade of the new millennium, including artifacts from Martina McBride, Montgomery Gentry, Carrie Underwood, and more.
More information:
Location-In the Grand Ole Opry Plaza steps away from the Grand Ole Opry House
Hours-Open seven days a week beginning each day at 10:00 a.m.
Admission-$5.00
Opry House Backstage Tour/Grand Ole Opry Museum combo tickets also available. This combo can only be booked up to two weeks in advance. Click here to order online. To book via phone, call 1-800-SEE-OPRY.
RYMAN AUDITORIUM®
Originally built as a church in 1892 with funding from riverboat captain Thomas Ryman, the Ryman Auditorium later became a theater, hosting such performers as Sarah Bernhardt, Charlie Chaplin, Mae West, and Katharine Hepburn. From 1943-74, the auditorium was home to the Grand Ole Opry. Pioneering performers such as Hank Williams, Bill Monroe, and Patsy Cline helped shape country and bluegrass music from the Ryman stage. Renovated in 1994, the 2,300+-seat hall features year-round concerts and a summer bluegrass series. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000, the Ryman was named Theater of the Year for both 2003 and 2004 at the Pollstar Concert Industry Awards in Los Angeles. Museum self-guided tours and guided backstage tours are available. The new Ryman Recording Studio lets visitors record their own CD single right in the Auditorium.
Ryman Museum: Daily 9am-4pm; Regular Tour Admission $13.00, ages 4-11, $6.50; Backstage Tour $17.00, ages 4-11 $10.50
More information:
(615) 889-3060
116 5th Avenue North / Downtown Nashville
Ryman.com
WILDHORSE SALOON®
The Wildhorse Saloon began with a stampede through the streets of Music City when a herd of cattle paraded down Second Avenue and past the front doors of the newly opened club. Since then, the Wildhorse has continued to capture the interest of visitors with its unique attractions and one-of-a-kind capabilities.
The Wildhorse is Nashville 's premiere music nightlife and dining. Annually, thousands of fans stampede to the Wildhorse for a great barbecue meal, catch the hottest concerts, and learn the newest dance steps.
The Wildhorse has been rewarded with recognition from the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Nashville Scene, Country Music Association (CMA) and Standing Room Only (SRO). The restaurant has earned equal awards for its barbecue sauce, ribs, pulled pork, and brisket in regional and national barbecue competitions.
The Wildhorse opens daily at 11 am , serves a full menu until midnight , and offers live entertainment nightly. Visit www.wildhorsesaloon.com for this month's line up.
More information:
(615) 902-8200
WildhorseSaloon.com
GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOAT®
The General Jackson is a grand 300 foot paddlewheel riverboat with four massive decks. You'll enjoy a wide variety of entertainment including a fun-filled lunch cruises that features the country music and comedy of Tim Watson. A delicious southern buffet is served on this 2 1/2 hour river cruise. Perfect for the entire family!
Elegant evening cruises can include a three-course dinner and fantastic musical production. From rock ‘n' roll to country, you'll hear a wide variety of music performed by some of the best singers in Music City.
Various price levels offer something to fit everyone’s budget. Holiday cruises begin mid November. Plus, a very special New Years Eve cruise is available to begin 2011 in style!
Don't miss this unique entertainment experience!
Tickets & Information:
General Jackson: (615) 458-3900
General Jackson: GeneralJackson.com
GAYLORD SPRINGS GOLF LINKS®
NOTE: The Gaylord Springs Golf Links is currently closed. Please check their website for updates. Carved from the banks of the Cumberland River, Gaylord Springs® has earned its place among the nation’s best golf courses. Designed by former U.S. Open and PGA champion Larry Nelson, this Scottish links-style, par 72 layout offers 18 challenging holes bordered by limestone bluffs.
Gaylord Springs has won many awards including "Best Places to Play" by Golf Digest Magazine.
The Golf Institute at Gaylord Springs Golf Links offers private lessons, custom club fitting and on-site club repair.
Tee Times & Information:
(615) 458-1730 or 866-51-LINKS
Click here to book golf on-line and save 10%!
Gaylord Springs Website
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
Rhinestone costumes, seasoned instruments, and tear-stained lyric sheets are just some of the priceless artifacts you will see inside the world's largest music museum. In 2010 our ever-changing core exhibition, Sing Me Back Home, will undergo a dramatic expansion. Today's hit makers like Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Faith Hill, as well as contemporary bluegrass and Americana artists, will be represented alongside legends such as Johnny Cash, George Strait, and Reba McEntire. Museum admission includes exhibits featuring the Hank Williams family, Brenda Lee, and more.
Be sure to visit Historic RCA Studio B, Nashville's only Studio tour, where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and others made over 35,000 hit records. Finish off your day by savoring a southern meal at Two Twenty-Two Grill and Catering or by shopping at our Museum Store.
More information:
(615) 416-2001
CountryMusicHallOfFame.org