7Nashville, Tennessee

For a musical Christmas filled with Southern charm, head to Nashville, Tennessee. Music City celebrates the season with its own unique style, combining live music, festive events, and plenty of Southern hospitality. One of the highlights is Gaylord Opryland’s A Country Christmas, where the hotel is adorned with millions of lights and offers attractions like ice sculptures, live shows, and an indoor Christmas village.

The Grand Ole Opry puts on special holiday performances, and downtown Nashville comes alive with Christmas lights and country music spilling out from honky-tonks. Whether you’re enjoying a carriage ride through the streets or exploring local holiday markets, Nashville offers a fun, festive, and toe-tapping Christmas experience.