Dozens of Activities

ICE!, our signature holiday attraction, features favorite scenes from the classic tale Frosty the Snowman, brought to life in magnificent sculptures hand-carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice. It's all part of A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland!

Experience the magic of the season at Gaylord Opryland's "A Country Christmas Dinner Show," an unforgettable evening of classic and original holiday music plus favorite country hits, paired with a festive meal crafted by our award-winning chefs.

Terri Clark's "It's Christmas…Cheers!," November 23-24, November 27-30, December 1, December 4-6, and December 17-22

The Frontmen's "Holidays & Hits," November 25-26,  December 2-3, December 15-16, and December 23-25

Breakfast is served! This one-of-a-kind dining and photo opportunity with Mrs. Claus includes a delicious breakfast to enjoy with friends and family. 

Grab a bucket of real snowballs and take aim at interactive targets created by Santa's elves.

Gather your loved ones and celebrate with delicious and hassle-free dining.

Build-A-Bear Workshop® has been adding a little more heart to life for more than 25 years! Visit Build-A-Bear® to experience the fun of personalizing furry friends and taking part in our one-of-a-kind Heart Ceremony. Add adorable outfits, sweet scents and fun sounds to make any furry friend the perfect gift or a cuddly Christmas keepsake! 

Take in a breathtaking synchronization of light, water, and holiday music in this free fountain show.

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Stroll the Magnolia Lawn and view an amazing display of more than 3 million holiday lights.

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Join us nightly on the Magnolia Lawn to sing Christmas carols and watch the spectacular tree lighting.

For one special night only: Join us for our annual A Country Christmas Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 7 at 5:30 p.m. 

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Our outdoor nativity display features special lighting effects and an audio rendition of the beloved biblical story.

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Perfect for those with a green thumb, this self-guided tour is a great way to learn about our extraordinary flora while strolling through the resort as it's decked out for the holidays.

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Pose at the most Christmassy spots throughout the resort and share your selfie on social media using #Opryland.

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Take a virtual safari through Gaylord Opryland! Twelve endangered animals are hidden throughout the resort and your help is needed to find them. Search for the tracking markers to find the hidden animals, learn facts about them, and see them come to life before your very eyes with the magic of augmented reality (AR)! This cool tech experience is fun for kids of all ages and affords photo opportunities with AR animals throughout the resort. A smartphone and free app download are necessary to enjoy this AR experience.

For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.