Fodor's Expert Review Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center

This sprawling complex, now part of the Marriott group, is a fantastic urban getaway, with a spa, indoor and outdoor pool, a riverboat ride, waterfall, and 10,000 tropical plants. There are 17 restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining, numerous shops, and some rooms have private balconies overlooking the spectacular atrium. The 18-hole golf course was designed by Larry Nelson. Be sure to check out Jack Daniel's Saloon where the BBQ is smoked using barrels that once stored whiskey. Too much? Try The Inn at Opryland, the scaled-down sister property nearby.