FAMILY FUN IN MUSIC CITY

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It's a perfect time to plan a family getaway to Music City! There's so much to do that engages family members of all ages. Family-friendly attractions and restaurants, arts and historical sites, water fun, outdoor events, children's theatre and, of course, live music! Family vacation packages are conveniently designed for you or you can create your own. Music City is the perfect gas-saver getaway! Book your trip today and spend time with your family.

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FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES YOU CAN ONLY DO IN NASHVILLE

1. GET FESTIVE - Ready for the holiday season?  So is Nashville! Check out all the holiday activities around town.

2. OH THE SIGHTS YOU'LL SEE - Join the General Jackson for an evening cruise, delicious mean, and enchanting show.  A Country Christmas on the Cumberland is a holiday experience you'll want to make a tradition. This cruise sets sail Monday through Friday every evening, November 19 through December 23. Or visit Gaylord Opryland's A Country Christmas and be dazzled by a light show of over 2 million lights, awed by the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and the world-famous Rockettes, be the first to experience ICE! featuring a Charlie Brown Christmas, and so much more.

3. CELEBRATE WITH MUSIC - Be festive at the Country Music Hall of Fame with the Deck the Hall Holiday Celebration. Your family can enjoy caroling by some of Middle Tennessee's top choral groups, personal appearances of Hall of Fame members, music, and storytelling.  In past years, visitors during the holiday season have been treated to complimentary hot cocoa and ginger snaps.  Get your toes tappin to rock, bluegrass, country and jazz at MusicFest & Battle of the Bands presented by CMT.  Admission is free and starts at 5pm.  Be serenaded by the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center with several performances of the holiday music classics.

4. EXPLORE NASHVILLE'S PAST - Be transported to another time with visits to Nashville's historic sites.  Belle Meade Plantation's A Victorian Christmas: A Celebration of a Centurey...1899 reveals the holiday spirit from the 1890s point of view.  Or check out the Belmont Mansion in all its Victorian Christmas grandeur.  Pay a call to the Overton Family at Traveller's Rest and joing in on the festivities.  Go far back in time and Walk Thru Bethlehem, a living recreation of the ancient city of Bethlehem.  Enjoy the holidays at The Hermitage, the home of President Andrew Jackson and his family, with special seasonal exhibits and activities.

5. FUN AROUND TOWN- Opry Mills is where "shoppertainment" comes to life. Visit the more than 200 stores, themed restaurants such as Rainforest Café and the Aquarium Restaurant, entertainment venues and interactive retailers. Pet a real stingray at Stingray Reef, take in a film at the Regal IMAX Theater or drive a virtual reality racecar at Checker Flag Lightning NASCAR and feel the exhilaration in a breathtaking ride. Across the way, Dave & Buster’s Grand Sports Café is an incredible entertainment and dining venue featuring great restaurants, arcade games, billiards, over-the-top bowling experience, electronic simulation games and some of the best sports and media viewing anywhere! Stop by the Visitor Information Center in the glass tower of the Sommet Center and browse through the unique music themed gifts or even shop online.  Take a photo of your family on the Center's stage for your family holiday card.

6. CHEER ON YOUR TEAM - Grab your warm coats and bring your team spirit while watching the Tennessee Titans play.  Get your exclusive Titans Packages now.  Need a college football fix? Catch your tickets to the Music City Bowl where the top two conferences duke it out.  Or visit Nashville's hockey team, the Predators, at the Sommet Center.

7. CATCH A SHOW - The performing arts community in Nashville want to help make your holidays eventful too. Founded in 1931, Nashville Children’s Theatre provides a season of plays for kids and families by professional adult actors and has year-round drama workshops for youth. The recently renovated theater was ranked as one of the top five children’s theaters in the U.S. by TIME magazine. Catch the holiday classics at TPAC with the Nutcracker, A Christmas Story and 101 Dalmatians Musical.  Check in with Elmo at Sesame Street Live: 1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo and Friends at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium for some fun with your favorite characters from the hit television show.

8. BE YOUR OWN TOUR GUIDE - Stop by the music-themed Visitor Information Center in downtown Music City where you can shop for souvenirs, get free maps and discount coupons. Get your Music City Total Access Pass here and see four attractions for one low price! Personalize your family vacation by letting everyone pick their top four choices from a list of fourteen uniquely Nashville experiences.

9. LEARN SOMETHING FUN - Looking for some more fun? Go to the Adventure Science Center.  Along with its year-round exhibits, the Center offers the Winter Wonderland exhibit, a now-filled extravaganza.  Visitors can walk through the falling snow in the Winter Village, participate in holiday activities in the workshop and even have breakfast with Jolly Ole St. Nick.  Develop your artistic skills at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts with the Kids Club program Winter Wonderland, a program designed for 5 to 10 year olds to help them discover their inner artist.  Due to a limited number f spaces, please call ahead to reserve a spot.

10. OUTDOOR FUN - Though it might be winter, fun can still be found outside. Visit Cheekwood Botantical Garden & Musuem of Art for a Season of Celebration, a series of activities, events, and sights that the whole family will love.  Make gingerbread houses, listen to carols, and see the lavishly decorated grounds. Join Santa and country music recording star John Rich on December 5th at 7pm for the 57th Annual Nashville Christmas Parade in downtown Nashville.

For more family fun ideas, take a look at our events calendar and see what's happening during your visit. There's always something going on!