A Country Christmas + ICE!

This year marks the 43rd celebration of A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland, running through early January. The sprawling resort transforms into a winter wonderland with acres of twinkling lights and over 17 hours of activities to explore. Families can enjoy ice skating, tubing, bumper cars, photos with Santa, and horse-drawn carriage rides. The highlight for many kids is ICE!, a walk-through frozen exhibit designed around the "Home Alone" movie theme—complete with the McCallister house brought to life. Tickets for ICE! start at $24.39. For those seeking additional entertainment, the cirque performance "Pomp, Snow and Cirqueumstance" runs on select dates from late November through December (tickets from $44.39). Good news: you don't need an overnight stay to enjoy most attractions, and the resort welcomes day visitors on specific dates throughout the season. Individual attraction pricing varies, so families can choose which activities fit their interests and budget. It's a solid option for a full day of holiday-themed fun under one roof.