Opryland USA
Opryland USA (later called Opryland Themepark and colloquially known as Opryland) was a theme park in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The first to add nearby is Nissan Stadium, at 5.1 mi. Weather is mildest over April, May, September and October, with 72–83°F highs.
A theme park inside Nashville
27 rides and 6 roller coasters
Including 3 water rides, on 120 acres. Open since 1972. About ↓
You can stay in Nashville
Opryland USA is inside Nashville, which has 415 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 72–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Nashville (BNA) has airline service, about 6 miles from Opryland USA.
Open since 1972
Opryland USA opened in 1972, 54 years ago. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Opryland USA
Opryland USA (later called Opryland Themepark and colloquially known as Opryland) was a theme park in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The 120-acre (49 ha) park was located between the Cumberland River and Briley Parkway. It operated seasonally (generally March to October) from 1972 to 1997, and for a special Christmas-themed engagement every December from 1993 to 1997. During the late 1980s, nearly 2.5 million people visited the park annually.
Opryland USA opened on May 27, 1972, and was developed and constructed by WSM, Inc. to complement the new Grand Ole Opry House. Billed as the "Home of American Music", the park featured a large number of musical shows along with amusement rides, such as roller coasters. Opryland was closed and demolished following the 1997 season. On its site was built Opry Mills, an outlet-heavy shopping mall, which opened in 2000.
- Type
- Theme park
- Rides
- 27 · 6 roller coasters · 3 water rides
- Opened
- 1972
- Area
- 120 acres
- Owner
- Gaylord Entertainment Company
- Wikipedia readers
- 58K a year
A base for Opryland USA
For a bed close by, look to Nashville (415) and Goodlettsville (28).
- 1Nissan Stadium
- 2Ryman Auditorium
- 3Parthenon
- 4The Hermitage
- 5Bridgestone Arena
- 6FirstBank Stadium
- 7Geodis Park
- 8Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Opryland USA | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | in town | — | 415 328 hotels · 29 motels · 20 inns & B&Bs · 13 lodges & cabins · 4 hostels · 15 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 745,904 | $417K | D− |
| Goodlettsville | 9 mi north | 15 min | 28 20 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 17,506 | $382K | B− |
| Hendersonville | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 11 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 64,266 | $431K | B+ |
| Mount Juliet | 10 mi east | 15 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 RV park | 45,172 | $460K | B+ |
| Franklin | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 57 49 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 90,226 | $705K | B |
| Brentwood | 15 mi south | 25 min | 24 22 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 45,313 | $1,031K | B+ |
| Lebanon | 20 mi east | 30 min | 35 24 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 53,412 | $378K | C+ |
| Smyrna | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 21 17 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 63,321 | $358K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
The list nearby runs to 8 miles.
Big draw15 mi Stadium & arenaNissan Stadium
2in town TheatreRyman Auditorium
38 mi MuseumParthenon
45 mi MuseumThe Hermitage
56 mi Stadium & arenaBridgestone Arena
68 mi Stadium & arenaFirstBank Stadium
77 mi Stadium & arenaGeodis Park
86 mi MuseumCountry Music Hall of Fame and Museum1.3M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Nissan Stadium: Kaldari, CC0 · Ryman Auditorium: Unknown, CC0 · Parthenon: Mayur Phadtare, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Hermitage: Jim Bowen from Zhenhai, China, CC BY 2.0 · Bridgestone Arena: EVula, CC BY 3.0 · FirstBank Stadium: Mhar564, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Geodis Park: CheckeredYeti, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Sean Russell from Knoxville, TN, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Opryland USA in questions
Is Opryland USA in Nashville?
Yes. It’s inside Nashville, TN.
When is the best time to visit Opryland USA?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 72–83°.
What is the closest airport to Opryland USA?
Nashville (BNA), about 6 miles away.
How many roller coasters does Opryland USA have?
6, among 27 rides (including 3 water rides).
Where should I stay near Opryland USA?
Nashville (in town, 415 places to stay), Goodlettsville (9 mi, 28 places to stay) and Hendersonville (9 mi, 11 places to stay).
Notes from people in Nashville
Start the conversation in Nashville’s Town Square.
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