# Gaylord Opryland Winter Atrium Walks & Delta Riverboat Family Hikes > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214 - Ages: All ages welcome (Ideal for families seeking a warm indoor tropical winter walk) - Price: Free to explore atriums; Delta Riverboat tours $16 for adults, $11 for children ages 4-11, free for ages 3 and under - Organizer: Gaylord Opryland Resort - Official page: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bnago-gaylord-opryland-resort-and-convention-center/overview/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/gaylord-opryland-winter-atrium-walks-and-delta-riverboat-family-hikes--listing-eddb3124e7d8d262d679c520 ## About Gaylord Opryland Resort transforms the chilly winter months of January and February into an indoor tropical botanical getaway for families across Middle Tennessee. Spanning more than nine lush indoor acres maintained at a comfortable 72 degrees year-round, the resort's sprawling multi-story atriums—the Delta, Garden Conservatory, and Cascades—boast over 50,000 tropical plants, soaring palm trees, multi-level waterfalls, and tranquil winding waterways. Families can embark on a warm indoor hike along miles of winding elevated skywalks and bridges, admiring koi ponds, rare tropical ferns, and cascading water features. A signature highlight is the Delta Riverboat tour, where a flat-bottom river passenger boat gently guides children and parents down a winding indoor quarter-mile river while friendly boat captains share nature facts and resort history. The indoor environment protects youngsters from frost and wind, offering an ideal winter exploration day. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Exceptionally stroller-friendly throughout all public indoor atriums with wide, smooth paved pathways, gentle ADA ramps, and multiple elevator banks connecting elevated skyways. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Extensive seating clusters, garden benches, and plush resort lounges beside waterfalls offer quiet rest; spacious restrooms with baby-changing counters are distributed across each atrium level. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages from babies and toddlers to school-age children and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Pleasantly climate-controlled at 72 degrees with soothing waterfall sounds; delta boat rides offer gentle, rhythmic motion for sensory-sensitive children. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [A Country Christmas & ICE! at Gaylord Opryland Resort](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/a-country-christmas-and-ice-at-gaylord-opryland-resort--listing-2296b57ad99cf595b8aff3dd) — Nov 6 – Jan 3 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center · All ages · From $28 · checked Nov 5. 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