AWESOME is the first word that comes to mind. Has anyone ever seen the Gaylord Opryland hotel in Nashville, Tn???
It's truly amazing.....like a city. uhhh, a big city. It goes on forever, about 5 wings, with two humungous atria with multiple fountains, restaurants, real life-size trees and foiliage like a jungle, a river that runs thru it with real riverboat rides.....just an amazing sight. Google it and find a 360 degree tour. We get lost every time we go. We've been several times for Thanksgiving because they have a feast in the Grand Ballroom, and lots of holiday shows, like Rockettes from NYC for the Christmas spectacular. Same show as in Radio City Music Hall.
Before i went, i figured it was merely a hick-ville where country types hung out, but i was very wrong---it had 100% "normal" people.....mostly families with kids, or multiple conferences, meetings, etc., etc. Didn't run across too many "Grand Old Opry" types.
Flood went thru about 3 years ago, and it was underwater, but has been restored as of Thanksgiving last year. Huge outlet mall next door (one of the largest) has never re-opened---totally destroyed----very sad. Was as beautiful as any, and much fun during pre-Christmas season. Our kids loved it, and so did we. Shopped all day and night, went to theatre, etc. Had Christmas Carol performances and other stuff throughout mall. dozens of good restaurants.
Hotel, though , is magnificent. Been told, and also read---it's the largest hotel in the world, outside of the Vegas hotels. but it was very expensive------at least $300-400 per night, sometimes higher, so now we can use points (maybe) if it joins the Marriott system. Sweet news.
