The 39th Annual A Country Christmas is in full swing at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Gaylord Opryland Resort offers a variety of unforgettable holiday experiences, including Nightly Tree Lighting, Carriage Rides, an Outdoor Nativity, Bumper Cars, Ice Tubing, Live Musical Performances, Ice Skating Show, Snowball Build & Blast, Parade of Trees, Photos with Santa by DEI, Delta Riverboat Christmas Cruise, ICE!, Gingerbread Decorating Corner, Reindeer Games Scavenger Hunt featuring Rudolph and The Misfit Toys, Christmas Fountain Shows and more.
Also included in A Country Christmas is several festive dining choices such as The Oak Ridge Boys “Christmas in Tennessee” Dinner Show, Rudolph’s Holly Jolly Breakfast, General Jackson Showboat’s Christmas Cruises, and Frosty’s Pub.
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In addition to a slew of holiday-themed attractions and experiences, the 2,888-room property is also beautifully decorated for Christmas. With over four million lights, elaborately decorated Christmas trees, 15,000 poinsettias, 15 miles of green garlands and 10 miles of hand-tied ribbons throughout the property, the Gaylord Opryland Resort transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season.
A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort is Tennessee’s longest-running holiday attraction for both local and visiting families.
With millions of twinkling lights and 17 hours of activities and events for the holiday season, no one does Christmas better than the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville.
Below is a list of four holiday must-sees at the resort.
ICE!
After a two-year hiatus, ICE! has officially returned to the Gaylord Opryland Resort and this year’s longtime holiday tradition is themed after the classic 1964 Christmas animated television special, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.
ICE! brings the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to life with over 2 million pounds/1,000 tons of hand carved ice sculptures throughout the nearly 20,000-square-foot frozen attraction. The exhibit includes 12 scenes from the animated holiday television special and features all the classic characters, including Clarice, Bumble. Sam the Snowman, Hermey the Elf, and of course Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer himself.
Located inside the Gaylord Opryland Events Center, the attraction takes visitors on a journey from Rudolph’s birth to his luminous red nose leading the reindeer team and guiding Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve.
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The boldly colored ice sculptures range in size from details as small as a coin to massive scenes over 20 feet tall in the exhibit, which they keep at 9-degrees Fahrenheit to prevent the ice from melting. Guests are provided with one of Gaylord Opryland’s signature blue parkas during their ICE! experience to keep them warm and toasty while admiring the impressive ice sculptures.
While experiencing ICE!, Guests can also take a ride down one of four two-story-tall ice slides and take an adventure through ice tunnels and arches.
In addition to reliving the magical story of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, the experience concludes with a beautiful Nativity scene that was meticulously carved and shaped in a dramatic display of crystal-clear ice.
ICE! is now open and runs through January 1, 2023. Tickets for the attraction can be purchase now HERE.
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Parade Of Trees
Hosted by Universal Music Group, the famed Parade of Trees features some of country music’s biggest names and showcasing the artist’s uniquely themed Christmas trees on display in the resort’s Garden Conservatory and Cascades atriums.
The 2022 edition of Parade Of Tree, which is on display now through January 10, 2023, features trees decorated by Grand Ole Opry members Alan Jackson, Keith Urban, Little Big Town and Reba McEntire, along with George Strait, Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Kacey Musgraves, Luke Bryan, Maddie & Tae, Sam Hunt and Tyler Hubbard.
While viewing the trees online or checking them out in person, guests have the chance to donate to win “Once In A Lifetime VIP Experience” donated by the artists to benefit metal health services provided by charitable beneficiary First Responders Children’s Foundation, including a new collaboration with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® for the local Monroe Carell Jr Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
@musicmayhemmagazine @Jon Pardi, @Alan Jackson, @George Strait, @Reba McEntire and more have #Christmas Trees on display for charity at Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland #ParadeOfTrees as part of #ACountryChristmas event. The trees are up for charity and will be on display through early January 2023. For more information visit charitystars.com/paradeoftrees
For additional information on the Parade Of Trees attraction, which is FREE to visit, click HERE.
The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas In Tennessee Dinner Show
Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry members, The Oak Ridge Boys, returned to Gaylord Opryland with a 32 date-show residency.
The GRAMMY Award-winning group is keeping their musical tradition alive with their “Christmas In Tennessee” dinner show, which features a delicious holiday meal prepared by the resort’s culinary team and a 120-minute show.
Following a delectable dinner, the legendary band perform a slew of their iconic Christmas classics, new fan-favorites, and timeless hits that have shaped their legendary career.
The event is ticketed and is free for children under three years old and ranges from $49.99-94.99 for adults.
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The Oak Ridge Boys’ 5-week show residency runs now through Christmas Day (Dec. 25).
Frosty’s Pub
Adults are also able to get into the Christmas spirit with a cocktail at Frosty’s Pub, as Findley’s Irish Pub transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for the holiday season.
Located inside the Magnolia entrance at Gaylord Opryland Resort, Frosty’s Pub offers a variety of festive dishes as well as naughty or nice cocktails that will get you into the joyous holiday spirit.
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Click HERE to see a full list of all the event, activities and experiences Gaylord Opryland offers during the Christmas season.
In addition to a full lineup of special events, attractions and activities during A Country Christmas, guests can enjoy many year-round amenities. The resort features three atriums spanning over nine acres full of plants, flowers, waterfalls, streams, and fish. Also inside the atriums, a delicious selection of dining options await, including authentic Italian cuisine at Ravello, gourmet steaks and an award-winning wine list at Old Hickory Steakhouse, Mexican fare and signature Margaritas at Solario Cantina, and an array of classic dishes, fresh sushi, and a variety of cockatils at Cascades American Cafe.
Even during the holiday season, guests can visit Gaylord Opryland’s upscale aquatic adventure, SoundWaves, which fuses music and water to create a modern-day oasis featuring lazy and rapid rivers, a family mega-raft ride, four thrilling tube and body slides, a multi-level play structure and toddler water play area, a FlowRider® Double and an adults-only pool and bar. Additionally, the water attraction features an arcade with virtual reality games, a rock-climbing wall, game tables and more. The only guaranteed way to visit SoundWaves is by booking an exclusive holiday package including wristbands or the SoundWaves Experience Package. Seasonal specials and Tennessee resident package rates are available.
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For guaranteed access to Gaylord Opryland Resort during the holidays, purchase event tickets or holiday packages including room accommodations, tickets to ICE! and more, on sale now at ChristmasAtGaylordOpryland.com
