Go behind the scenes at Opryland - the world’s largest non-casino hotel. Managers provide exclusive access to the hotel’s massive, day-to-day operations. Sit among plants and waterfalls to learn how Opryland’s botanist maintains their grand gardens. Sample the South’s unique, antebellum flavor, exploring Andrew Jackson’s retreat at The Hermitage and visit Belle Meade where we enjoy a traditional pulled pork southern BBQ along with other southern favorites. Breeders and trainers discuss the special history of the Tennessee Walking Horse at a local ranch. Step behind the curtain of an American institution on an expert-led visit of the Grand Ole Opry. Continue to explore Nashville’s musical heritage with a songwriting lesson by a professional.

Walking on a variety of surfaces including farmland, and long distances within the hotel. Walking up to two miles over day.

Nashville

Visitors have long flocked to the top-notch music industry hub of Nashville for country crooning and boot-stomping energy, but the city offers much more than just music. Nashville is also a beacon of education, culture, industry and recreation in the South, boasting fine arts galleries, antebellum mansions and sculpture-filled botanical gardens.