Spend summer at Gaylord Opryland
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Summer is right around the corner and the perfect place for a getaway is Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville! You can find information on all summer events and activities here .
Fusing water and music with amenities and activities, SoundWaves offers an experience unique to Music City. It features four acres of indoor and outdoor water attractions, creating an upscale modern oasis for all visitors that redefines the “water park” experience. Enjoy iconic music videos on our jumbo screen while you relax in the wave pool, or race down our 45-foot slides! traveling solo, as a couple or with the whole family, SoundWaves offers something for everyone, from thrilling rides to relaxing indulgences. The indoor area of SoundWaves is open year-round, and the outdoor area opens May 23 for the summer season through Labor Day.
The only guaranteed way to access the water attraction is to purchase a SoundWaves Experience Package or the Sound Raves Late Night at SoundWaves Package.
Sound Raves: Late Night at SoundWaves
On select dates, from 8:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m., the attraction will transform into a vibrant venue, combining thrilling water adventures as well as illuminated and immersive festivities. The event includes DJs playing popular hits, a hair braiding and neon body and face painting station, along with themed food and beverages.
T he only guaranteed way to access the event is by booking the exclusive Late Night SoundWaves package, offered June 15 & 22, July 4,13,19, 27, August 3, and September 2.
Cascades Pool Party Presented by LIFEWTR
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from May 17 through September 2, join the resort’s pool host for music, games, and fun at the Cascades outdoor pool, complimentary for overnight guests.
Sounds of America Fireworks Spectacular
On select Fridays, hotel guests can visit the Magnolia Lawn from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. for live entertainment, food trucks, novelties, resort food and beverage offerings, and a complimentary, dazzling 10-minute Sounds of America Fireworks Spectacular Show at 8:45 p.m.
Event dates include June 7 &14; July 12,19, & 26; August 2 & 16; and September 1.
Luminosity Light Show
The resort’s all-new, free nightly light show takes place inside the Delta Atrium and celebrates the diverse forms and interconnectedness of light by showcasing its journey from stars to sun, through fireflies, lightning storms, and moonlit gardens, all culminating in vibrant beach scenes, captivating roller coasters, and fireworks.
Adventure Kids
The Hunt for Hidden Treasure Scavenger Hunt – Families can join Bella and Brody, the beloved Adventure Kids, on a fun-filled scavenger hunt where kids can imagine, discover, and explore. Guests will be sent on a quest through the resort to search for the resort’s hidden gems.
Around We Glow! Delta Riverboat Cruise
Join Opryland on a journey of rhythm, harmony, and pure joyous fun as you ride the silent disco Delta Riverboat Ride, Around We Glow. This indoor, enchanting, led boat ride experience is an exciting twist on a classic attraction. Guests will enjoy a mix of tunes as they cruise in the magical ambiance of the water, the music, and the night sky with their fellow passengers, all moving to their own silent disco groove!
Relâche Spa
Experience the harmony of body, mind, and spirit at Gaylord Opryland Resort’s award-winning Relâche Spa. From soothing massages and facials to firming body wraps and tropical manicures, you’ll receive world-class pampering with our seasonal treatments.
June’s “Detox and De-stress” offerings include a variety of charcoal treatments. July and August “Summer of Spa Love” offerings help you cool off with luxurious mojito treatments, designed to hydrate and uplift skin and soothe the mind.
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7 Things You Can Only Do at Gaylord Opryland Resort
Gaylord opryland isn’t just a place to stay when you come to the grand ole opry. the resort is a destination all its own..
Night at the Opry Package Combining two outstanding experiences for an exceptional visit to Nashville — enjoy your stay at Gaylord Opryland while taking in the sights and sounds of the Grand Ole Opry. Our convenient package includes room accommodations, show tickets, and more.
1. Wander the jaw-dropping gardens
You can’t miss Gaylord Opryland’s lush gardens — literally. Tropical vegetation covers more than nine indoor acres. The resort’s cascading waterfalls, the tallest of which is 44-feet high, make you feel as if you’re on a faraway island. Lose yourself in wonder as you discover giant palms, stunning orchids, and even banana trees. You won’t find those growing natively in Tennessee, but thanks to the atrium’s glass ceiling and horticulturists’ meticulous control of the building’s humidity, these plants thrive as if they were in the jungle.
2. Hop aboard the Delta Riverboat ...
Sailing all the world’s rivers would take years, but you can conquer many in a single ride aboard the Delta Riverboat. The resort’s quarter-mile-long indoor Delta River contains the water of more than 1,700 rivers from around the globe. Hop aboard a fun-filled cruise and learn about the interesting origins of the hotel, one of the largest in the world. Be on the lookout for resort’s finned guests. Catfish, carp, and koi can all be found in the Delta River.
3. ... or take a cruise on the General Jackson Showboat
If you want an even grander adventure on the water, look no further than to the General Jackson Showboat , which is docked just a short distance away from the resort. This stately steamboat harks to its 19th-century predecessors that sailed along the Cumberland River, putting Nashville on the map as a trading center.
On the popular midday Taste of Tennessee cruise, get a sampling of the many styles of music that made this state famous — from bluegrass to country to rhythm and blues — all while enjoying a three-course meal and views of iconic Nashville landmarks along the way.
4. Splash around at SoundWaves
In true Nashville fashion, music and water blend harmoniously at SoundWaves, the city’s only resort water experience. If you’re a thrill-seeker, jump in a mega raft and enjoy the ride on Rapid Remix, a waterslide that pumps out the jams as you take on vortex loops. Looking for a mellower experience? The Down Tempo Lazy River has got you covered with relaxing music that you can float along to. When you’ve worked up an appetite, head to Decibels where you can enjoy live music every weekend through September on the restaurant’s patio.
5. Come see us at the Grand Ole Opry
When you stay at the resort, you’re also staying next door to where country music lives. The Grand Ole Opry is “the show that made country music famous,” featuring your favorite legends, today’s superstars, and tomorrow’s hit-makers. Eight to 12 artists take the stage at each show, and luckily for resort guests, Nashville’s best entertainment is just a short complimentary shuttle ride or leisurely stroll away.
But don’t wait until showtime to experience the Opry magic. The brand-new immersive theater experience, now part of the daytime tour, is a moving tribute to the country music artists who’ve walked across Opry’s iconic 6-foot circle of wood, which sits centerstage. “I’ve always said that the circle still contains the dust from Hank Williams’ cowboy boots,” Opry member Brad Paisley has said. Now your boots can walk across it, too.
6. See WSM broadcast live at its fish-bowl studio
Have you ever wondered to yourself if your favorite radio personalities look the way they sound? You won’t have to anymore when you swing by the WSM fishbowl-style studio just off the Magnolia lobby. The radio station that gave birth to the Grand Ole Opry in 1925, 650 AM WSM, still broadcasts live from Nashville inside the Gaylord Opryland.
You’ll get an intimate peek of the radio show’s operations. Start your day with some early-morning banter courtesy of country radio sentinel Bill Cody and Charlie Mattos’ on Coffee, Country, and Cody — you never know when one of your favorite artists might be in studio — and close out your evening with some classic country tunes that Eddie Stubbs is spinning on The Eddie Stubbs Show.
7. Pose next to your idols at Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds has a number of locations around the world, but its Nashville wax attraction located inside Opry Mills Mall is the only one that’s completely themed around music, featuring more than 50 wax figures, 30 of which are unique to Music City. In the Opry Finale exhibit, you’ll get to make your debut alongside Opry members Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Keith Urban and more. Don’t forget to take a selfie!
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