Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Located on the banks of the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee, the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is a magnificent and sprawling landmark. Opening its doors in 1977 as the Opryland Hotel, it originally served as a lodging companion to the nearby Grand Ole Opry and the former Opryland USA amusement park. Today, boasting nearly 3,000 rooms, it stands as the largest non-gaming hotel in the continental United States and has become a premier vacation and convention destination.
The resort’s most famous and awe-inspiring feature is its extraordinary indoor landscape architecture. Over the decades, massive expansions transformed the property into a breathtaking botanical wonderland, fully enclosed beneath sweeping glass roofs. Guests can explore nine acres of climate-controlled garden atriums that house cascading waterfalls, an indoor river, and over 50,000 lush, exotic plants, creating a year-round tropical oasis right in the heart of Music City.
Highlights for Your Visit
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Wander the Garden Conservatory: Stroll through a Victorian-inspired botanical atrium that maintains a perfect 71-degree temperature year-round, featuring sweeping pathways among more than 10,000 vibrant plants and towering palm trees.
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Marvel at the Cascades Atrium: Take in the breathtaking sights and sounds of a 3.5-story indoor waterfall that crashes into pools surrounded by thousands of exotic plantings.
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Cruise the Delta River: Embark on a guided Delta Riverboat ride along an indoor waterway that winds directly through the resort’s sprawling Delta atrium, offering a spectacular aquatic vantage point of the lush indoor gardens.
Experience the unparalleled magic of spectacular indoor gardens and grand Southern hospitality at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
Photo Credit: Cascade Atrium, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center by Bobak Ha’En