Nashville Long Weekend
4 Days / 3 Nights
Nashville, Tennessee
Trip Highlights Include:
- Concert and Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry
Visit "The Show That Made Country Music Famous" with a private guided
experience backstage at the Grand Ole Opry. The world's longest running
live radio program opens its doors for a look into country music's
star-studded past with a private dinner in its famed soundstage, Studio
A, and premier seating for the show.
- Performance at the Bluebird Cafe
Experience one of the Music City's most famous musical hangouts at The
Bluebird Café. A small and intimate music club, The Bluebird Café is
internationally renowned for its musical performances. During your
private "before-hours" visit, you'll meet professional songwriters,
learn about the art of songwriting and enjoy a private performance.
- RCA Studio B
Tour the hallowed halls of the "home of a thousand hits!" RCA Studio B
has seen the recording of over 35,000 songs and hits from some of
music's biggest legends. You'll even add to that legacy with a recording
of your very own!
- After-hours Visit at The Hermitage
Behold this beautiful National Historic Site that was once the home of
President Andrew Jackson. Tour the incredible former plantation and see
its wondrous gardens and gorgeous antebellum architecture. During your
private, after-hours visit you'll get a guided ghost tour of the
grounds, make authentic Southern biscuits, learn square dancing from
Jackson's era and have a delectable welcome dinner.
Adventure Dates
- 2017
- March 16- March 19, 2017
- April 13-April 16, 2017
- May 11-May 14, 2017
- May 25-May 28, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
- June 15-June 18, 2017
- June 22-June 25, 2017
- June 29-July 2, 2017
- July 13-July 16, 2017
- July 20-July 23, 2017
- July 27-July 30, 2017
- August 3-August 6, 2017
- August 31-September 3, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
- September 14-September 17, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
- October 19-October 22, 2017: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)
- December 29, 2017-January 1, 2018
*= Guaranteed departures
Adventure Daily Itinerary
Day One
Welcome to Nashville
Enjoy a delightful breakfast at the hotel while meeting the other
families who will share your adventure in Music City! Get settled in at
the picturesque Gaylord Opryland Resort and take in some of its
unforgettable atrium views.
Tour of Nashville Sites
Cruise around Nashville on a private motor coach and see some of the
famous city's most important landmarks and some of the iconic sites.
Known as the Athens of the South, Nashville has over 200 years of rich
history on display so don't forget your camera.
Lunch in Downtown Nashville
Savor the culinary history of Nashville at an incredible local
restaurant. Focused on fresh local ingredients and regional favorites,
you'll experience the edible delights of Southern cuisine. You'll also
get to make your very own BBQ sauce to take home!
The WSM Radio Station
Visit WSM, one of the world's most famous country radio stations and
home of the Grand Ole Opry, the world's longest running radio program!
The station opens its doors for an exclusive private visit where you'll
get to step up to the microphone and record a WSM station
identification!
After-Hours Visit and Dinner at The Hermitage
Take a stroll through time as you visit The Hermitage, once home to
President Andrew Jackson and now a museum of the antebellum South.
You'll get a fascinating private tour of the grounds including President
Jackson's tomb, and hear the rich and "spirited" stories of the
Southern plantation. Try your hand at biscuit-making in the classic
Southern style, do some traditional 1800's square dancing and then sit
down for a feast fit for a president!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day Two
Breakfast On Your Own
Select from many incredible restaurants at the Gaylord Opryland Resort,
and see the wondrous architecture and spectacular atrium views that
makes the resort such an enduring destination.
Performance at the Bluebird Café
Head over to The Bluebird Café for an inside look into the songwriting
process at the spot where some of Country Music's biggest stars got
their start. During a private daytime session before the doors open,
you'll get the opportunity to meet professional songwriters in this
intimate, famed performance space in a musical experience you can't get
anywhere else. You'll learn how your favorite songs go from an idea to a
masterpiece, and even get a private performance!
And once you've worked up an appetite, it's time for a hearty lunch right there at The Bluebird Café!
RCA Studio B Tour & Recording Session
Walk the halls and learn how this revered studio was essential in the
creation of the Nashville Sound. Once you've had your music history
lesson, it's time to record a song--in the same place that music legends
created some of their biggest hits!
Dinner On Your Own in Downtown Nashville
Take to the streets of downtown Nashville to experience the bounty of
culture and cuisine that the Music City is known for. With over 200
restaurants and music venues, there's always something happening in
downtown Nashville.
Meals Included: Lunch
Day Three
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant- Downtown Nashville
Experience down-home comfort food with breakfast at
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant. With rustic favorites elevated to
incredible heights of flavor, this is sure to be an unforgettable
country breakfast.
Hatch Show Print
Hatch Show Print has been making concert handbills for more than a
century, a longevity credited to the simplicity and beauty of the Hatch
family's letterpress prints. With a visit to the print shop, you'll
learn the long history of this printing process and see some of its most
iconic creations. You'll even get to create your own print to take home
in your own private print class!
Ryman Auditorium Guided Visit
Pay your respects to Nashville's musical legacy with a visit to the
"Mother Church of Country Music" at the Ryman Auditorium. The original
home of the Grand Ole Opry radio show, today the Ryman is registered as a
National Historic Landmark.
Lunch On Your Own
There's no shortage of amazing food to try in Nashville, so use this
opportunity to check another restaurant off your list! Choose from
casual-yet-famous barbecue spots and burger joints to family restaurants
and upscale southern dining, whatever you're hankerin' for! And if you
need a little direction, your Adventure Guides are more than happy to
point you in the direction of some real stand-out eats!
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Your Adventure Guides will provide tickets to the Country Music Hall of
Fame and Museum, and you're free to explore it on your own! With
thousands of pieces of country music history housed, there's way more to
discover than any single tour could cover. So make your own way and
dive deep into the rich and compelling history of country music!
Show and Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry
Take a trip to see "The Show That Made Country Music Famous" with an
evening at the Grand Ole Opry! First, head backstage for a peek behind
the curtains of an American landmark—and one of the most famous radio
shows ever! Then head to Studio A—also located backstage—for your
private farewell dinner. Then it's time to kick up your heels with some
line-dancing before you settle into your premium seats and enjoy the
show!
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day Four
Breakfast On Your Own
It's your last chance to indulge in Nashville's Southern cuisine with
one final breakfast on your own or at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Be
sure to make it count!
Transportation to Airport
After breakfast, wave goodbye to the Music City as we provide transportation back to the airport for your trip home.
Meals Included: None
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