Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Convention center and hotel in Nashville, United States
The property combines guest rooms, meeting halls, and public areas under three glass domes that together cover roughly 90,000 square meters of enclosed space. Channels of flowing water wind between tropical plants, while bridges and pathways connect the different sections.
The first buildings rose in the late 1970s through the initiative of local Tennessee entrepreneurs. Over the decades, convention halls and the indoor garden areas expanded through several major construction phases.
The name honors a country music pioneer who founded the Grand Ole Opry, and his legacy remains visible throughout the property. Live musicians perform regularly across the grounds, offering visitors a direct connection to American country tradition.
The indoor gardens are best explored on foot, as pathways lead past waterfalls and seating areas. A free shuttle links the building to downtown Nashville multiple times daily, making excursions easy to plan.
Small boats travel along the channels through the halls, allowing a tour without walking. The indoor temperature stays constant year-round, so palms and ferns grow freely even during winter months.
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