The glittery, twinkly magic of the Gaylord Opryland Hotel delights thousands of visitors each December. No matter how chill the night air, guests push open the doors of the Magnolia entrance of this Nashville, Tennessee, convention center and stroll down the tree-lit sidewalks.
Horse-drawn carriages await their guests at the fairyland entryway. And then the clop-clop sound of the slow-paced steeds begins.
Inside, the glitter continues as long strands of tiny white lights lead all eyes upward to the glass ceiling and the magical atrium-turned-glitter-ball that lights the way through the rain forest paths.
The Opryland Hotel will definitely put a twinkle in your eye!
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Tina Schell
It’s a truly amazing place isn’t it?! would love to see it during the holidays – looks to be quite special. And it’s pretty special even when it ISN’T holiday time! Lovely posts.
Oh, the Places We See
Tina, you are so right — it Is pretty even when it’s not Christmas. A rather special place to spend a weekend. Hope you are getting ready for the holidays no matter if you’re staying home or traveling. Get your camera ready — you always have great shots of wherever you are!
tripofun
wow! This is truly gorgeous…
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for that comment. You’ve nailed it — truly gorgeous. I saw this display several years ago, but when I heard the convention I was attending met there, I couldn’t wait to see it again. The website says there are over 2 million lights. Don’t doubt it at all!
Curt Mekemson
Went there a few years ago. Since we will be in Hendersonville at our daughter’s for Christmas, maybe we will go there again. Thanks for the reminder. –Curt
Oh, the Places We See
Here’s hoping your trip to Hendersonville is a safe, happy one. We recommend seeing this hotel, but be aware that traffic is pretty bad. If you go one hour before the Rockettes perform (as we did), prepare to sit on the Interstate. But once you’re there — it’s twinkly and fun!!
Curt Mekemson
Patience is not one of my virtues. 🙂
freebutfun
Wow, that sure is plenty of twinkle! 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
It’s a powerful lot of twinkle. I think I read somewhere that there are over 100,000 lights, but I couldn’t confirm. It was beautiful, no matter how many. Thanks for commenting!
Amy
Fantasy! The tree sidewalk, Wow!!
Oh, the Places We See
You’re right, Amy. It is a tree sidewalk — a lighted one at that. So fun just to wander about and see what the decorators put together. Wish I could visit every year, but I hadn’t been in several seasons. It’s fun anytime I get there, though. Happy holidays!
Amy
Glad you did, Rusha. 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Margo Lestz
Wow! That is indeed magical! Thanks for sharing it.
Oh, the Places We See
It’s one special place, all right. I haven’t had a carriage ride, but just walking around the lighted area is a treat. Really got me into the Christmas spirit! Thanks for commenting!
whichwaynow101
A terrific twinkle take!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for taking a look at this twinkly wonderland. While I was walking through it, I felt like a child in a lighted forest. So fun! Hope your holidays are merry!
K.Z.
how gorgeous!! 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
So glad I could visit there this Christmas. Opryland Hotel is a favorite anytime, but at Christmas, it’s over the top! Thanks for replying!