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Take the Virtual Delta Boat Tour at Gaylord Opryland Resort

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There are plenty of great resorts in the South, and Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is an impressive one. Located in Nashville just a stone's throw from the Grand Ole Opry, the resort is made up of three atriums—and there's a river running through it.

The waterway constructed in the resort winds through the Delta Atrium, the largest conservatory in the resort. It's a leafy space with shops, restaurants, and a riverboat tour. Even if you can't visit in person, you can take a 360-degree tour of Gaylord Opryland Resort's indoor river via a video set atop one of the attraction's flatboats. Take a virtual ride on the Delta Boat Tour, which you can find available on the Gaylord Hotels YouTube page and also embedded below.

The short video is led by a tour guide, Gina, who acts as the captain of the boat as she points out notable features in the hotel. All the while, the boat floats through the scenic river that curves through the resort's 4.5-acre Delta Atrium and indoor garden, traveling under bridges, past waterfalls and balconies, and around trees, buildings, and other attractions. Because it's a 360-degree video, you can click and drag your cursor around the video to see all the angles from the camera's position atop the flatboat.

During the tour, you'll learn some facts about the resort and hear about some of the natural features of the atrium, including a bonsai willow, which is the tiniest tree in the resort, and the many fish that live in the river, including catfish, carp, bluegill, and two Japanese koi named Romeo and Juliet.

It's a small taste of the experience, but the short video will transport you for just a moment to the fun of Gaylord Opryland and the relaxing flatboat tour that's become a favorite attraction at the resort. You can find more information about the resort at marriott.com .

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Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center invites you to experience Nashville-style entertainment and fun during your stay. Located on the banks of the Cumberland River, our Opryland hotel is near-legendary Nashville attractions including the Grand Ole Opry®, Ryman Auditorium® and the General Jackson® Showboat. Marvel at our gorgeous gardens, sparkling waterways, and cascading waterfalls, or spend the day at our hotel's exciting indoor water park. We offer easy access to other Nashville-area water parks as well. Minutes from downtown Nashville, our Opryland hotel is near legendary Nashville attractions including the Grand Ole Opry®, Ryman Auditorium® and the General Jackson® Showboat.

Gaylord Opryland is the perfect winter getaway! Discover fun for the whole family as you explore nine acres of extraordinary garden atriums, relax in an 84-degree oasis at SoundWaves, and so much more.

Make more memories together this winter at Gaylord Opryland. Take an indoor boat ride through stunning gardens, relax at luxurious Relâche Spa, enjoy a delectable meal together, or do it all!

Minutes from downtown Nashville, our Opryland hotel is near legendary Nashville attractions including the Grand Ole Opry®, Ryman Auditorium® and the General Jackson® Showboat.

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Grand Ole Opry

The show that made country music famous continues with star-packed performances featuring a wide array of chart-toppers, newcomers and living legends. Book your tickets for a night at the Opry and add a room at Gaylord Opryland Resort based on availability during checkout.

Gaylord Springs Golf Links

Carved from the banks of the Cumberland River, our Scottish links-style, par-72 layout offers an 18-hole golf course bordered by limestone bluffs and enhanced by federally protected wetlands in Nashville. Named one of the “best places to play” by Golf Digest, Gaylord Springs Golf Links is a must-play Nashville golf course.

Delta Riverboat Tours

Cruise our scenic, indoor river and wind through the beautiful, 4.5-acre Delta Atrium. Take in the sights while guides share fun facts about the Resort and its gardens.

Enjoy some of Nashville's finest shopping at distinctive boutiques, fashion stores, and retail shops at Gaylord Opryland Resort. Find everything from exciting souvenirs and upscale clothing to basic necessities and Opry-inspired Western wear all under one roof, making shopping in Nashville easy and pleasurable.

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Transportation Services

The Resort offers a complimentary complex shuttle daily (hours may vary) that stops at the Opry Mills Mall in front of the Macaroni Grill, The Inn at Opryland and the Cascades Canopy at the Resort. This shuttle runs on a continuous loop. For Downtown Transportation, there is a shuttle offered on Fridays and Saturdays (hours may vary) with the purchase of a ticket.

Complimentary complex shuttle available to Opry Mills and to the Opry House and General Jackson Showboat on scheduled performance dates; please see the front desk or concierge for more information during your visit.

The golf shuttle travels to Gaylord Springs and back upon request. For details, call (615) 458-1730, ext.3.

Complimentary for overnight hotel guests.

To book Private Car service (based upon availability and pricing varies based on mileage), please contact the Transportation Department at 615-613-8616 or email  [email protected]

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Tour the world with this spectacle of lights and dancing water set to famous international music. Shows are 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily in the Delta Atrium. *Schedule subject to change; please see the Concierge Desk in the Cascades Lobby for today's show schedule.

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Experience the choreographed movements of the Delta Fountain, one of the most ambitious, commanding water features ever conceived. You'll be swept away by this breathtaking union of water, music and light. Shows are 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily in the Delta Atrium. *Schedule subject to change; please see the Concierge Desk in the Cascades Lobby for today's show schedule.

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Gaylord Opryland has a manmade river running through it, so you gotta ride on the Delta Riverboat to get the full resort experience. The boat ride lasts about 15 minutes, goes slow enough but isn't too slow, and it's a good activity for all ages. We've been on this boat ride a few times. The first time was just a general ride, where we went around the river and the boat driver told us some trivia about the hotel. He pointed out things, such as a red line that indicated where the water level rose to in the hotel during a particularly bad storm many years ago. Throughout the year, they'll offer themed boat rides, like a Pirates & Princesses boat ride, with costumed actors you meet along the way. We also got some treasure at the end (a chocolate gold coin)! There are lots of fun things for individuals and families to do at Gaylord Opryland, and this is one of them.

We loved this boat ride, our tour guide was wonderful. When we bought tickets, the girl said you get a discount if you are staying at the resort. We were staying across the street and did pay a resort fee, so the guide said we should get the discount. The clerk really didn't want to give us $3 off our ride, but our friendly guide insisted. There are waterfalls and so many beautiful trees and plants in Opryland and this is a great way to see it. Great for adults and kids.

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