Located just 15 minutes northeast of downtown, Opryland and Music Valley form Nashville’s premier entertainment and leisure hub. Anchored by the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, this area blends live music, resort living, riverfront recreation, and family-friendly attractions — all within reach of the Cumberland River.
Experience the Grand Ole Opry: Catch a live show at the Grand Ole Opry House, where country legends and rising stars share the stage. Guided backstage tours offer behind-the-scenes stories of Nashville’s music legacy.
Shop at Opry Mills: Next to the resort, Opry Mills is Tennessee’s largest outlet shopping destination with 200+ stores, restaurants, and an IMAX theatre.
Enjoy Music Valley Drive: Line dancing, honky-tonks, and family restaurants like Caney Fork River Valley Grille and Nashville Palace keep the live-music energy going outside the Opry complex.
Cruise the General Jackson Showboat: Board this 300-foot paddle-wheel riverboat for dinner, music, and scenic cruises along the Cumberland River.
Hermitage: Visit Andrew Jackson’s historic home just 10 minutes away.
Two Rivers Park: Connects to the Stones River Greenway for biking and picnics.
Donelson & Airport Area: More dining, hotels, and easy access to Nashville International Airport (BNA).
Downtown Nashville: Reach Lower Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, and museums in under 15 minutes.
Best Time to Visit: Spring through early winter for seasonal Opry shows, Christmas lights at Gaylord, and mild weather.
Parking: Ample parking near Opry Mills and Gaylord Opryland (fees may apply). Many attractions are walkable from each other.
Plan Ahead: Opry shows and Showboat cruises sell out early — book tickets in advance.
Family-Friendly: Perfect for travelers with kids or multi-generational trips — everything’s close, clean, and well-organized.
Opryland and Music Valley lie northeast of downtown Nashville, near the Cumberland River and Briley Parkway (I-155), about 15 minutes from Broadway.
Opryland refers to the Gaylord Resort and Grand Ole Opry complex, while Music Valley is the surrounding area filled with hotels, restaurants, and live-music venues.
Yes — the resort’s atriums, gardens, shops, and restaurants are open to the public. You can also buy passes for attractions like the SoundWaves water park.
They’re adjacent — a short walk or drive apart, with pedestrian paths and frequent shuttle service between them.
In addition to the Opry, check out Nashville Palace, Scoreboard Bar & Grill, and Caney Fork River Valley Grille for nightly performances.
