Summer is more fun when it’s spent in the sun, and there’s no better place than Gaylord Opryland Resort!
Located in the heart of Nashville, just minutes from downtown and legendary area attractions, Gaylord Opryland offers a perfect blend of elevated accommodations and family-friendly activities. From the lush, tropical atriums to the sprawling SoundWaves* water attraction, the entire resort is designed to provide endless family fun and relaxation.
This summer, from May 22 through September 7, 2026, Gaylord Opryland Resort celebrates All-American SummerFest, a season devoted to the memories and traditions that bring families closer together. Guests are invited to join the fun with classic pool parties, mesmerizing light and fountain shows, live music, and a variety of special family activities that capture the spirit of summertime. Families can conquer waterslides in the morning and make memories in the afternoon that they will talk about for years to come. Every detail is designed to blend resort-style relaxation with hands-on family fun.
SoundWaves
Don’t miss the resort’s thrilling SoundWaves water attraction. This upscale, four-acre, three-level aquatic experience unites extraordinary environments, exclusive amenities, and relaxing water features with energetic rides and immersive music to create a modern oasis the entire family will enjoy. Indoor experiences are open year-round and seasonal outdoor attractions are open mid-May through the summer.
No matter their speed – thrill or chill – everyone will find fun at SoundWaves. The two-acre outdoor attraction features a 45-foot slide tower with adrenaline-inducing rides including:
- Beat Drop, a near-vertical tunnel that drops into a looping waterslide
- Bass Drop, an open-flume, six-story, free-fall waterslide
- Rock’N Racer, an interactive, four-lane mat slide.
In addition, guests can enjoy music videos on a giant LED movie screen while riding the waves at the Tidal Track Wave Pool. The outdoor experience also includes the Rising Stars Stage kid’s pool and multi-level play structure, the adults-only Diamond Pool, private cabana rentals, a food truck, and more.
Inside, SoundWaves has something for everyone, whether they want to relax or play, from the double FlowRider® surf rider and 36” rapid river with waterfalls to the serpentine water slide, double body slide, and lazy river. Young guests will delight in Groovin’ Lagoon activity pool, Quarter Note Cove, and Half Note Cove’s slides, splash pad, and rock wall.
If shade is more their style, it’s always a perfect 72 degrees inside Gaylord Opryland’s airy glass atriums. Take a stroll through nine acres of stunning indoor gardens, embark on a flatboat ride down the quarter-mile-long indoor Delta River, or relax with a soothing spa treatment at the award-winning Relâche Spa.
A One-Of-A-Kind Resort
Beyond seasonal activities and SoundWaves, Gaylord Opryland offers an unparalleled resort experience so families can enjoy a perfect summer vacation. No matter what they’re looking for, there’s something for everyone.
All-American SummerFest, SoundWaves, and general resort information can be found at www.gaylordopryland.com.
*The only guaranteed access to SoundWaves is by reserving the SoundWaves Experience overnight package, which includes room accommodations, passes to the water experience, and exclusive early arrival to SoundWaves. Overnight SoundWaves Experience package guests with a confirmed reservation may also choose to upgrade their visit with a private cabana where they can unwind in comfort with extra shade, comfortable loungers, refrigerators, and more.
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