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Grand Ole Opry

  • May 9, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by cmeekins03 from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Grand Ole Opry

We really didn't want to see a show at the Opry since we don't care for country music and the shows would start too late for the kids. On the other hand, how can you go to Nashville and not see the Grand Ole Opry?

Luckily for us there are four large areas inside the hotel filled with gardens which include waterfalls and even a river with a boat. Everything was just gorgeous. We managed to make it through three of the four areas before heading back to the resort for lunch. (We missed the Magnolias room.) The only fee associated with walking around the gardens is the parking fee which ended up just over $13 with taxes.

It's hard to pick which area is the best but overall our favorite seemed to be the room where there were several dining options and beautiful tall waterfalls which you can even walk behind. We spent quite a bit of time on several levels within that atrium. There were just so many tucked away places that would be great for reading and other great spots to socialize. Though I think pictures turned out great, there is nothing better than the real thing.

Okay, so what are the downsides? #1 - Taking a stroller somewhere has never been such a pain! There are stairs all over the place and you can't get to some of the areas without them. While we were leaving we helped out someone in a wheelchair and she was frustrated by the whole experience. What a shame! #2 - After awhile the youngest was very bored except for whenever we found the next waterfall. Our kids love walking around outside to look at our garden but that takes all of 5 to 10 minutes. #3 - They are redoing some of the shopping areas and I believe adding dining to the room with the river so it was very loud in certain areas of that garden.

I would definitely go back but I plan to bring more snacks and take more stops because there is no way I'd bring a stroller through it again! Even if you aren't a huge nature lover, there is no doubt that the sheer size and planning put into the ambience will impress anyone.

From journal Nashville Tennessee With Toddlers

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Grand Ole Opry

  • April 11, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by jenivive from Plainfield, Illinois
Grand Ole Opry

The Grand Ole Opry is one of my favorite places to visit while in Nashville.

On the Saturday before Easter, we attended the Opry for the second time. The headliners were Taylor Swift, Allison Krauss, Bucky Covington, and Emerson Drive.

The Opry is an experience like no other. There are generally about 16-20 performances, broken up into four acts. Each act is hosted by a different host.

There are also commercial breaks at the beginning of each act, which are by various sponsors. Cracker Barrel is a main sponsor of the Opry.

Prices are in the $40-$60 range for most seats. There are stands in the lobby where you can buy beer and basic food like the famed "Opry Dog" or nachos for standard ballpark prices (around $4-$6).

Close parking can be hard to come by at the early show, but if you attend the 9:30 show, it is a bit easier. Wear walking shoes in case you end up at the far side of the lot. Since the Opry is almost adjacent to the huge Opry Mills Mall, you are fighting for spaces with moviegoers and shoppers alike. The good thing is that parking is free!

Attire ranges from jeans and cowboy hats to your Sunday best. Rest assured that how you dress during the day will be just fine. The rule of thumb is that "you have to wear something."

Overall impression: The Opry is great for kids of all ages. Whether you are enjoying a classic folk song sung by one of the Opry legends or a popular country song you have probably heard on the radio, the Opry is a great venue to hear it all. I highly recommend everyone go to the Opry at least once in their lifetime.

From journal Nashville - Easter Weekend 2007

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Grand Ole Opry

  • July 24, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Red Mezz from Inverness, Scotland
It's impossible to review the city of Nashville and not include the legendary Grand Ole Opry...one of the biggest tourist attractions to the city.
The two seem to go hand in hand, you hardly seem to hear one name with out the other. If you are a country music fan, either from today, or from back in the good old days when the Opry first began, or even just have a soft spot for the special style of country music and its influence on the city, then The Grand Ole Opry is something you really shouldn't miss.
It's not a cheap attraction, although there is free admission to the Grand Ole Opry museum next door with exhibits honoring the careers of a vast list of legendary country music stars. To see a live performance in the Opry, the tickets range from $30-$50, which isn't pocket change but is actually pretty good value for what you can get and some of the people who play here.
Having lived in the Nashville area for so long I had, of course, never been myself until some friends from Houston came to visit and wanted to do the town. The Opry was, of course, high on their list of things they wanted to see and do.
There is a wonderful intimacy to the size and venue at the Opry. It's hard to explain with out having been there yourself, but I went in expecting it to be like every other live music performance I'd ever been to in Nashville (and that's been quite a few over the years) and came out with a whole new admiration and respect for the place. One of the shows we saw was Doug Stone in the second rows of the Grand Ole Opry House, and all I can say is that it was like Doug Stone had come to do a personal performance for me and my friends. The artists have a well developed sense of awe and admiration for the place, and that passes straight on to the viewer. I have seen so many live music performances in my life I lost count long ago...but all of them chase the Opry for first. Doug Stone was not, by a long stretch, the best performer I've ever seen; but the performance in this historical living museum of Nashville's heritage is something that stands on it's own to this day.
The list of performers almost constantly playing at the Opry is always impressive, and there are a variety of options (including a back stage tour) depending on your level of interest.
This is The experience of Nashville experiences.

From journal The Southern Sounds of Music City....

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