The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
plus Karen Duquette's sister, Ilse Blahak
explored the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN
July 17, 2014

Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, formerly known as Opryland Hotel, is a large hotel and convention center located in Nashville, Tennessee. It is owned by Gaylord Hotels, a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties (formerly known as Gaylord Entertainment Company), and is operated by Marriott International. It is the largest non-casino hotel in the Continental United States outside of Las Vegas. Also ranking as the 29th in the List of largest hotels in the world.

On October 26, 2001, Opryland Hotel Nashville was rebranded as Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center (or Gaylord Opryland, for short), taking its name from its corporate parent. Company officials at the time stated that the "Opryland" branding was strong to Nashville (and Texas, initially), but didn't fit with projects in other parts of the United States.

Below: Photography by Karen Duquette and Ilse Blahak

Below: The world-famous Gaylord Opryland Hotel features stunning indoor landscaping across several sprawling atriums that make the hotel America's largest non-casino resort outside of Las Vegas! This wonderland of beauty is spread across nine acres and includes a natural indoor atrium that features winding rivers, walking paths, marvelous landscaping, and peaceful waterfalls year-round. This smoke-free Nashville resort is conveniently next door to the Grand Ole Opry and set on 40 acres complete with streams, waterfalls, bridges, and greenhouses.

Below: The black line in the water is a track for a boat ride inside the Gaylord Opryland Hotel

Below: The amazing water fountain that dances to music and changes colors.

Below: The lobby at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel

Below: The two RV Gypsies, and Karen Duquette's sister Ilse Blahak, enjoyed wonderful food at Wasabi's Restaurant inside the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. The server had a fun personality and validated their parking ticket.

Below: Sisters

Below; Walking behind a waterfall
inside the Gaylord Opryland Hotel

If you wish to see a Flashback of the Opryland Hotel and the CMA Awards in 1988, you may go there now- there are 2 pages. There will be a link back to here. Otherwise look below to continue with the 2014 Tennessee places.

Menu for the two RV Gypsies Adventures
in Nashville, Tennessee - July 2014
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around Nashville

Nashville KOA

Country Music Hall of Fame

Grand Ole Opry

Opryland Hotel (this page)

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