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Grand Ole Opry
The world famous Grand Ole Opry celebrates 83 yeats of shows with new staging and big new video screens, Along with a real commitment to be better than ever. No visit to Nashville would be complete without catching a performance of the longest continuously broadcast radio program in the nation (since 1925). Each show will feature over 20 acts at each performance, from the legendary to the new stars.
General Jackson Riverboat Cruises
The General Jackson Showboat features great shows and fantastic meals as you cruise down the historic Cumberland River to downtown Nashville and back. Lunch and Dinner shows along with special Holiday cruises are featured aboard the “Grandest Showboat of them all”.
Belle Meade Mansion
The beautiful Belle Meade Mansion has been fully restored to reflect the elegance of the 19th century. The colossal carriage house and stable area feature on of the largest antique carriage collections in the south. Other buildings to be seen include the smokehouse, garden house, creamery and one of Tennessee oldest log cabins
Guided City Tour
Our step on guide will board your coach and accompany on a 3 hour sightseeing tour of Nashville. You will be driven through historic downtown Nashville including historic second avenue, past the Ryman Auditorium and the Bicentennial Mall. Then on through Centennial Park and a drive by the “Parthenon”, then up and down Music Row before driving by the “Tennessee Governors Mansion” and by the homes of some of the Grand Ole Opry’s most famous stars.
Studio B
Historic Studio B, “The Home of 100 Hits” Get a cup-close look at what was once the second home of music legends Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins Dolly Parton and many more.
Delta Riverboats
Take a journey on the Delta Riverboats located inside the newest phase of the Opryland Hotel, the Delta. This scenic boat trip will detail the highlights and enlighten your group to this 4.5 acre paradise
Grand Ole Opry Museum
Visit the Opry Plaza area and the Grand Ole Opry Museum located right next door to the Grand Ole Opry house. This is the place to brush up on your Opry history as it features memorabilia from the Opry Stars such as Hank Snow, Marty Robbins, Patsy Cline, Little Jimmy Dickens, Garth Brooks, Vince Gill and many more.
Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour
Our guide will join you for a drive to historic Lynchburg, Tn. You will tour the historic Jack Daniels Distillery and see how the famous Tennessee sippin whiskey is made in the hills overlooking this historic town. You will have time to shop on the square before a return drive through some of the beautiful Tennessee countryside and by some of the “Tennessee Walking Horse Farms”
Radio City Rockette’s
The “Radio City Rockettes” return once again to the Grand Ole Opry house where you will have reserve seats for the “Christmas Spectacular Show”. Direct from New York this show will return with a new show of dazzling lighting, scenery and costumes as well as a cast and crew of nearly 100 members including Santa himself. This new edition includes the legendary “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” and the awe-inspiring “Living Nativity” plus 3 all new scenes.
Upper Room Chapel
Visit the Upper Room Chapel and view the 17’ x 8’ wood carving of “The Last Supper” sculpted by Ernest Pellegrini copied for Leonardo Da Vinci’s painting.
Opry Mills
Music City’s new Opry Mills Shopping & Entertainment Comples features more than 200 stores including Rainforest Café, Alabama Grill, Gibson Bluegrass showcase, Macaroni Grill, Aquarium Restaurant, Tony Roma’s and more. The mall also features a large foodcourt . Great stores like the Bass Pro Shop, Apple Barn & Cider Mill, Tower Records, Dave and Busters Sports Bar, a Regal Cinema theater and an Imax theater, plus many more and all within waling distance of the Grand Ole Opry and Opryland hotel.
Nashville Nitelife Dinner Theater
Enjoy reserve seats at “the Nashville Nightlife Theater” where you will enjoy an exclusive southern buffet dinner with all the trimmings followed by the “Best of Country Show” You will experience a celebration of country music from both the past and present. Hear songs of everyone from Hank Williams and Conway Twitty to today’s superstars like Garth Brooks and Shania Twian. Throughout the year many guest artist including people like “Jeanne Shelly” and Steve Hall & Shotgun Red stop by for special performances.
The Hermitage
Today you will visit “The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson” Discover the meticulously resorted Hermitage Mansion that stands on 650 acres of woodlands and meadowlands outside of Nashville. You will enjoy a film on the life of President Jackson, view a rich assortment of personal memorabilia and the the grounds. You will also tour nearby “Tulip Grove Mansion” and the old Hermitage Church and visit the monument where President Jackson & Lady Jackson are buried.
Country Music Hall of Fame
A special tour of the “New Country Music Hall of Fame” Shaped in the form of a musical note, this 35 million dollar 43000 square foot museum has many hands on exhibits, historic music and films along with over 1 million pieces of country music history for you to view. You will also enjoy special tributes to the 78 country music stars who have been elected to the hall.
Cheekwood Mansion
A tour of “Cheekwood” Tennesse’s botanical gardes and arts museum. The 3 story Georgian-style mansion features historic elements brought from Europe. Outstanding features include mahogany and fruitwood doors, an adam mantel of lapis lazuli, magnificent staircase and opulent interiors. The gardens surrounding the mansion feature boxwood gardens, a wisteria arbor and numerous fountains, pools and streans
Elvis through the Years
Reserved seats at the Texas Troubadour Teanter for “Elvis through the Years” by John Beardsley. A 2 hour full stage production leading the audience through the 6 phases of Elvis’s career from 1953 to 1977. This show includes 5 costume changes and over 30 songs that will bring the audience to its feet.
Ryman Museum
Enjoy a guided tour of “The Ryman Auditorium” Known as the Carnegie Hall of the South, you will tour the Grand Ole Opry’s home for over 30 years, see displays of memobilia & photographs of Opry notables such as Kitty Wells, Hank Snow, Tex Ritter and more. Enjoy interactive videos of Johnny Casy, Vince Gill and Little Jimmy Dickens. Have you picture taken in front of the bronze statue “Roy Acuff & Minnie Pearl”.
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tn. You will tour the Home of Grand Ole Opry Star “Loretta Lynn”, visit her museum, Butcher Holler homeplace and tour “Coal Mine #5” You will enjoy a hayride and home cooked country meal
Pam Tillis Christmas Show
Tonight you will have reserve seats for a lazy susan family style Christmas dinner in the Gaylord Opryland ballroom while enjoying the “Pam Tillis Holiday Dinner Show” The 1994’s “CMA Female Vocalist of the Year” Pam has had 6 #$1 his and 14 top five songs. She will sing some of greatest hits along with your favorite Christmas carols in this special Christmas dinner event.
Wild Horse Saloon
The Wildhorse Saloon located on historic second ave is known as Country Music’s hottest country dance club. A hugh 3300 sqare foot dance floor for great boot scootin. Great food and entertainment make this the place to really enjoy the music and dance that made Nashville famous.
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