Built on a tradition of extraordinary environments that bring people together, Christmas at Gaylord Hotels transforms five resorts into wondrous holiday destinations. Inside signature glass atriums, guests are surrounded by millions of twinkling lights, towering Christmas trees and elaborate festive décor. The seasonal makeover is a monumental effort showcasing the hospitality group’s event transformation expertise. Hundreds of team members work for months, beginning when the first lights are hung in July and continuing until the final touches in November, to create immersive environments that capture the spirit of the season.
At each resort, Gaylord Hotels delivers an all-under-one-roof holiday experience featuring up to 17 hours of festive entertainment and attractions. Every activity is thoughtfully designed to immerse guests in the season’s spirit, with stunning décor and themed atmospheres that create lasting holiday memories. Step into a winter wonderland with offerings including Gaylord Hotels original Christmas ICE! experience, pop-up Bavarian Christmas villages, spectacular festive light shows and family-friendly holiday scavenger hunts.
Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, TN
A beloved holiday tradition in the city, Gaylord Opryland glows with more than five million lights, 15 miles of garland, thousands of poinsettias and an ornately decorated 48-foot Christmas tree. The resort’s horticultural team begins hanging outdoor lights in July, with the full transformation completed by early November. With nightly tree lightings, festive fountain shows and a breathtaking nativity scene, the resort continues to enchant guests with holiday magic.
Gaylord Rockies Resort near Denver, CO
Set against the backdrop of the Colorado Rockies, this resort transforms into a cozy alpine wonderland with thousands of sparkling lights, oversized wreaths and garland stretching more than three football fields. Guests can enjoy holiday-themed pop-ups like Mistletoe Village’s Yuletide Street Market, sip festive cocktails at Sippin’ Santa and stroll through the Festival of Trees—a dazzling display benefiting local causes. The resort’s pastry team will also debut a 12-foot-tall gingerbread house, a life-size mountain cabin crafted with more than 2,000 pounds of cookies and candy.
Gaylord Palms Resort near Orlando, FL
Gaylord Palms dazzles with more than three million lights, 100 elaborately decorated trees and 25,000 ornaments. The Christmas Tree Trail winds through the resort’s 4.5-acre indoor garden atrium, with themed trees that pay tribute to Florida’s diverse regions. Highlights include floating trees in the Everglades Atrium and island trees in the Key West Atrium, set within the 161,000-gallon Key West Lagoon. Each night, the atrium’s 13,500-square-foot LED light curtains come alive with a synchronized light show, creating tens of millions of unique colors set to a festive soundtrack.
Gaylord National Resort near Washington D.C.
Gaylord National showcases the spirit of the holidays with more than two million twinkling lights and a 50-foot Christmas tree suspended in the atrium. The grand lobby features trees adorned in deep blues, a tribute to national pride. Guests can also explore a whimsical gingerbread display, showcasing edible artistry that captures the imagination.
Gaylord Texan Resort near Dallas, TX
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including Christmas. Gaylord Texan features two million twinkling lights, 15,000 sparkling ornaments, two 25-foot-tall toy soldiers and a towering 54-foot-tall Christmas tree. Guests can enjoy magical miniature train sets and a host of festive holiday activities and experiences that bring Lone Star charm to the most wonderful time of the year.
For more information, visit www.christmas.gaylordhotels.com.
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