Are you a fan of the red headed stranger? If so, then this place can’t be missed. It is a shrine to Willie and his friends – 5000 square feet of country music memorabilia. Gigantic Nashville Gift Store Be prepared – when you first enter the museum it is a GIANT gift store. If you …
Now – before you read any further – this post requires mood music. 😉 Make sure to push play on the You Tube video below and be prepared to relive your childhood. Cooter’s Place is located in Music Valley across the street from the Opryland Hotel and next door to the Willie Nelson and Friends …
Opry Mills Mall is not just about shopping. If you know where to look, you can spend an entire day enjoying all the family fun activities. There are a lot of stores and restaurants that have opportunities to play and explore. Start with this handy online map of Opry Mills, and plan your visit. Before you …
When we go to Opry Mills we always have to stop by and see the fish at the Aquarium restaurant. Growing up my family had a 55 gallon fresh water tank and I watched my Mom clean it and balance the chemicals on a regular basis. I’ve wondered what it takes to maintain the giant …
Nashville, also known as Music City, was put on the map by the Grand Ole Opry. More than 90 years ago, a new radio program, “The WSM Barn Dance”, premiered with fiddle player Uncle Jimmy Thompson as the first performer, on WSM 650 AM. The show and the radio station paved the way for Nashville. …
Take a peek behind the scenes at country music’s biggest show. There are 3 ways to tour the Opry. There is a VIP Tour, a Post Show Tour and a Daytime Tour. My kids and I took the daytime tour. Your first job will be to find a parking space. There are lots of options …
Looking for a family fun restaurant? Don’t overlook Cock of the Walk. Located in the Music Valley area near Opry Mills Mall and Opryland Hotel. It is also a quick drive from Jellystone Park, Cooter’s Place and the Willie Nelson Museum. As you enter the restaurant there is plenty of parking and a large lobby. …