![]() ![]() One of our kids is a picky eater, and she found something to like everywhere we went. The food is resort-pricey and generally more filling than mouth-watering, but we enjoyed it well enough. The Rock’n Racer is a four-lane, 360-degree water slide race track featuring a leaderboard at the bottom to show who finished with the fastest time on each run.Īdults will appreciate the Diamond Pool, an exclusive adult-only outdoor pool for guests ages 18 and up.ĭining: In addition to the 19 eateries and bars inside the Gaylord Opryland Resort, SoundWaves features multiple dining options of its own: Decibels, a burgers and nachos-style joint with typical theme park food Status Cymbal, an adults-only bar that serves cocktails and munchies and a variety of food trucks offering everything from frozen drinks to soft tacos.ĭuring our stay, we ate a few lunches at Decibels-try the pulled pork nachos, they’re delicious-and enjoyed dinners and breakfasts at some of the restaurants outside the water park, which feature everything from American to Asian to Mexican cuisine. The Beat Drop is an adrenaline-pumping floor-drop ride in which you plunge down a near-vertical tunnel when the floor is literally pulled out from under your feet (it’s both as terrifying and invigorating as it sounds). Outside, the central attraction is the massive Tidal Track Wave Pool, featuring giant waves that come at you every 10-15 seconds and an outdoor screen blasting favorite music videos from both modern and classic artists. But never fear, lazy river fans: SoundWaves also has you covered with the Down Tempo Lazy River, a relaxing river experience through a rocky cavern filled with LED lights and musical tunes. ![]() We spent hours there-and it was a lot of fun. It’s like a typical indoor water park’s lazy river, minus the inner tubes and with the current cranked up to 10. My kids’ favorite indoor offering was the Up Tempo Rapids River, a fast-flowing, 36-inch deep circular river complete with waterfalls and powerful spray features. Here’s everything you’ll want to know about staying and playing at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and SoundWaves indoor-outdoor water park, where I stayed in August 2019. And nine acres of lush, naturally lit indoor gardens with a river running through them.īut for families, the real attraction-the reason for visiting even if you or your kids are not country music fans-is the water park. Nineteen! That’s not counting the unique dining experiences available inside the SoundWaves water park. It’s not easy to describe the scale of this resort hotel in a way that accurately portrays its massive size, but here’s a number that may help paint a picture for you: Gaylord Opryland Resort has 19 different restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. But last December, the resort added a whole new reason for families to visit: America’s first upscale indoor-outdoor water park, called SoundWaves, a sprawling four-acre, three-level playground filled with one-of-a-kind water experiences. TolkienĬentrally located within walking distance of Nashville’s most famous attractions-like the Grand Ole Opry and Madame Tussauds Nashville-and just a 10-minute shuttle ride from the airport, the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center has long been a luxury destination in Music City. Travel Motto: "Not all those who wander are lost." -J.R.R. Failing that, visiting as many of the already-discovered ancient ruins as possible." Ultimate Bucket List Experience: "Being the first to discover an ancient lost city. It's small, lightweight, and works wonders on loosening up tight muscles." The Handy Item I Always Pack: "A lacrosse ball. His travel photography can be seen in Britain and Ireland's Best Wild Places, published by Penguin UK. In addition to SmarterTravel, he has written for USA Today, The Boston Globe, Yahoo! Travel, The Huffington Post, Airfarewatchdog, TripAdvisor, Jetsetter, ABC News, Oyster, and Business Insider. Josh joined SmarterTravel in 2001, and is an active member in both the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). His life goals haven't changed much since he was a kid: He still wants to be Indiana Jones when he grows up.įollow him on Twitter ( and Instagram ( and visit his website ( ) or Goodreads page to learn more about his forthcoming novel. Josh Roberts believes the best trips involve long hikes and muddy boots.
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