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What do Carrie Underwood, Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, and Darryl Worley have in common? Not only are they mega-stars, but they are all scheduled to grace the stage of the Grand Ole Opry this season. The Opry has a killer lineup this year, and country music fans who can definitely should make it a priority to get over to Nashville to catch a show.

Tuesday Night Opry is back in session, and several notable performers will be appearing, including Charlie Daniels, Diamond Rio, and Craig Morgan. The Opry also recently kicked off a new Thursday night series called Opry Country Classics, which showcases some of the most groundbreaking country music that paved the way for country artists and made the genre as well-loved and appreciated as it is today.

Since its start as a radio show in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry - originally known as WSM Barn Dance - has been a major launching off point for country music performers, giving birth to many of today’s brightest stars. Many performers feel that they owe their start in the business to the Opry, and in a lot of ways they are right. The platform that the venue provides for artists is unparalleled and the exposure they are given is hard to duplicate anywhere else. Many a life has been transformed by experiences on the famous stage, and I suspect that this will continue far into the future.

To secure tickets to the show of your choice, it is imperative that you book early. The Opry is a big seller among locals and visitors to Nashville, and the window of opportunity for getting tickets is pretty narrow. Regardless of when you decide to visit, it is sure to be an evening to remember. One of the best ways to secure tickets is through http://www.nashvillesightseeing.com or http://viptickets.us.

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Nashville, Tennessee is a popular place to visit, whether you are a major country music fan or are just looking for something a little different to do for a few days.  Recently, Nashville Sightseeing has started to offer several vacation packages designed to keep Nashville’s visitors entertained and informed throughout their stay in Music City, one of which is bound to be a match for your particular needs.

The Music City Weekend Vacation Package provides a wonderful balance between activities devoted exclusively to music and those that cover the overall sightseeing experience.  When you arrive on Friday night, you will enjoy an evening with the talented stars of country music at the Grand Ole Opry.  Depending on the day, you can expect to see new and rising stars or legendary performers of the past and present.  Then, on Saturday morning, you will set out on the Nashville City Tour where you will be introduced to Nashville’s most famous sights before being let loose to do some shopping and exploring on your own. 

Saturday night is reserved for a ride aboard the General Jackson for a dinner cruise and show.  “Country Music USA” is the show that is currently running, and it can be seen from mid-March through mid-November.   Accommodations during your weekend stay will be provided by either the Sheraton Music City or Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Resort, and packages can be reserved with or without hotel pick-up for the Friday night Opry performance.

To see Nashville from a different perspective, consider booking the Rhinestone Cowboy Music City Weekend Vacation Package.  On your first evening in town, you will start out with a driving tour through downtown before you go and check out some of the hottest clubs in the area.  Enjoy a complimentary drink and settle in at Legends Corner, your honky tonk headquarters for the night. 

On Saturday morning, you will take a tour of the homes of some of country music’s biggest stars including Dolly Parton, Martina McBride, and Trisha Yearwood.  With a drive through the neighborhoods of the rich and famous, you will get a taste of the places these stars call home.  Finally, on Saturday night you are in for a treat with the “A Cowboy Town Wild West Show & Campfire Supper.”  In between activities, you will relax in style at the Sheraton Music City.

Should you decide that a Nashville vacation is right up your alley, take a look at what Nashville Sightseeing has to offer.  You can visit them online at www.nashvillesightseeing.com.

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No matter where you are vacationing, there is bound to be a night where all you want to do is sit back and relax, and what better way to do so than on a dinner cruise? If you are anywhere in the US or Canada, Dinner Cruises can help you identify the best options for you and your traveling partners to make your trip truly special.

Not only do you get to enjoy a relaxing evening on the water, but you are also treated to a top-notch meal and quality entertainment throughout the night.  Your luxury cruise liner is fitted with the best equipment to optimize your comfort during your stay.  So whether you are visiting Nashville, spending time in Montreal, or taking a break in Hawaii, you are completely covered.

For those who are more interested in kicking back during the day, there are a number of more casual lunch cruises available.  This is a perfect opportunity to catch some rays while being guided around to see the fantastic scenery in your location of choice.  Sightseeing can get tiring, so this is your chance to let someone else do all the heavy lifting. 

Take a look at www.dinnercruises.us today and let Dinner Cruises help you to find the best water activities and cruises to meet your needs.

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Enjoy the sights and sounds of one of America’s greatest cities: Nashville, home of the Grand Ole Opry and the famous Music Row area that houses hundreds of businesses related to country, gospel, and contemporary Christian music.  Legions of stars currently call Nashville home, including country music greats Dolly Parton, Martina McBride, and Trisha Yearwood.

While you are in the area, be sure to check out the Nashville City Tour, which hits several of the city’s landmarks in a three-hour span of time.  It gives a wonderful and complete overview of historic Nashville and the major landmarks of the city and includes trips to Music Row, the State Capitol, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the famous Ryman Auditorium, former home of the Grand Ole Opry.  The tour ends perfectly with a dose of live country music and refreshments at one of the downtown Honky Tonks. 

For a crash course on Nashville’s nightlife, check out the Nashville Nights Tour where you can watch Nashville come alive at night as you visit several clubs on Honky Tonk Row and enjoy live music and a complimentary drink.  What better way to truly grasp the spirit of the city than to embrace it yourself with a night out on the town? 

Country music is not the only reason to visit this great city, however.  The General Jackson is the world’s largest showboat and its cruises are among Nashville’s most popular activities.  Enjoy a lunch or dinner cruise and show, which lasts about 3 to 4 hours and provides for a fun and entertaining time for adults and kids of all ages.

There are also a variety of other tour options, from trolley tours to a Jack Daniels Distillery Tour and everything in between.  For more on this great city and to book tours and activities in the area, visit www.nashvillesightseeing.com.

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It is often hard to choose where to spend your vacation, but when you think about all the things you can do in each state and in each city, you really can’t go wrong.  United States Tours offers things for you to do in every state in the country, including Washington D.C.  There’s no way that you can’t have a great vacation with the vast array of activities and attractions that are at your disposal.  United States Tours and its affiliates are the largest tour operators in the world so there is no doubt that this year’s trip will be the best yet. 

One of the most popular packages that United States Tour provides, out of the 5,000+, is the Alcatraz Tour & San Francisco City Tour.  You will get a comprehensive tour, including bus and ferry transportation, of the beautiful city of San Francisco.  This is an excellent tour as you see all the world renowned sites through San Francisco including Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown and Union square as well as the notorious federal prison on Alcatraz Island.

Another wonderful option for a vacation activity that United States Tours offers is the New York Spirit Dinner Cruise.  This is a great way to spend an evening after a full day of sightseeing around New York.  You will eat a delicious dinner aboard a luxurious and chic ship.  Your night will be complete with the entertaining music and Broadway-quality performers.  For a break from the exciting festivities, you can stroll along the decks of the magnificent boat and view the best of New York drift by.

On the Nashville City Tour you will see all the major sights of Music City.  This fantastic tour is known for taking you to the best areas in the marvelous city.  You will ride by the historic downtown Nashville, Fort Nashboro, the Parthenon, Music Row, Studio B and beautiful Vanderbilt University.  The tour makes a stop at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum as well as the Ryman Auditorium – the Mother Church of Country Music.  This is a perfect tour for visitors to Nashville who want to see the greatest parts of the city.

An experience unlike any other is Boston Duck Tour and it all begins as you board your sightseeing vehicle, the “DUCK.”  The “DUCK” is an authentic WWII amphibious, meaning it can drive in land and water, vehicle that has been renovated for your comfort.  As Boston is the birthplace of freedom, it is only fitting that you see sights that reflect this while touring Boston.  The golden-domed State House, built on land owned by John Hancock, is highlighted during the tour.  Other locations that will be sighted are Bunker Hill, Boston Common – the oldest park in the country, and Copley Square.  Just when you think the tour has ended and you have seen all Boston has to offer, “SPLASHDOWN” hits.  The DUCK will splash right into the Charles River giving you the chance you receive an incredible view of Boston and Cambridge skylines. 

United States Tours has tours, activities and attraction tickets in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.  By using the services offered you will without a doubt have one of the best vacations of your life.  Reserve your tickets today at United States Tours website, www.unitedstatestours.us. 

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Everyone needs something fun and entertaining to do during their vacation evenings.  Many venture off to experience the city’s nightlife while others simply enjoy a nice dinner out and head to bed earlier to be ready for the next day’s activities.  One thing that everyone seems to enjoy is a thrilling dinner show.

Dinner shows can be appreciated by people of all ages with all sorts of interests.  Wherever you plan on vacationing, you can see if there is a dinner show near you on the Dinner Shows’ website to take your group out for an evening full of fun!

One of the most popular locations with hundreds of dinner shows is Branson, Missouri.  This is a great place to have some fun on a riverboat, in a theater, or any other fun venue.  Aboard the Branson Belle Riverboat, you can enjoy an elegant cruise, delicious food and non-stop entertainment. 

Additionally, you can watch western classics during one of the many Chuckwagon shows that are performed in cities all over the U.S.

Another great location for a dining show is Nashville, Tennessee.  Like Branson, this city is full of great shows that everyone in the family will love.  For a blast from the past, the Cowboy Town Wild West Show & Campfire Supper is a great choice.  The General Jackson Dinner Cruise & Show is another great opportunity.  The showboat will float along the Cumberland River providing you with an excellent meal and even better Broadway style performances.

Dinner Shows offers many types of entertainment so you can pick and choose which one best fits your interests.  Additional locations include Atlanta, Orlando, Richmond, Chicago, Niagara Falls, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Hawaii and many, many more!

Each of the shows listed on Dinner Shows’ website, www.dinnershows.us, are extremely popular so if you find one that strikes your fancy, reserve it soon as they sell out quickly. 

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Reserve 123 is your one-stop shop for all of your destination travel needs worldwide.  With over 10,000 activities to choose from you will never be stuck with nothing to do.  Tickets can be secured online or you can call and book over the phone with a courteous and knowledgeable reservations agent.  You can book a tour in San Francisco one week and Florence the next.  It is that easy with Reserve123.

There is a wealth of opportunity whether you are interested in getting tickets to Alcatraz or a 21-day trip around New Zealand.  Some tours also offer the added flexibility to create your own itinerary, stopping only at the places you deem important.  And, of course, you will receive guidance from professional tour guides throughout your trip. 

If you are interested in bringing a group along on your journey, you can contact the Charter department to help you coordinate tours, sporting events, transportation to and from the airport, and day excursions whether you are a group of friends getting together or a corporation planning a convention.  My experience with Reserve 123 was phenomenal.  I was able to get every activity I wanted, including my From the North to the South Tour in New Zealand, because I booked early and the staff was so helpful that I never felt like I was planning alone.  I would highly recommend using Reserve 123 for all of your tour and activity related requirements.  You will undoubtedly receive exemplary service and unbeatable value.

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When you travel to Nashville, one of the first things on your to-do list should be booking a trip on the General Jackson Showboat.  This is an excellent nighttime activity to do with the family, and a great option is the General Jackson Dinner Cruise & Show.  The showboat is tremendous, at 300 feet long, and there is no shortage of things to do on board.

The cruise includes a night of entertainment with the brilliant new show “NashVegas on the River.”  The show is packed with performances by celebrity impersonators and they put on a hilarious and high-energy show.  “Elton John” and “Tina Turner” are there, as is an Elvis impersonator.  The cast is filled with highly-skilled entertainers straight off the Las Vegas scene. 

Another option is the lunch cruises, which feature performances by the Peking Acrobats and these are a great idea if you have children.  A visit to either the Nashville Wax Museum or the Willie Nelson Museum is included and takes place before the cruise. 

This is a fantastic way to spend the evening, and everyone in the family  will thoroughly enjoy themselves.  I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone who is ready to relax and be entertained.  If you plan on coming back in the earlier part of spring make sure to catch the Broadway-style musical revue called “Sing.” It is sure to entertain even the toughest critics.

For more information on things to do in Nashville, visit www.nashvillesightseeing.com.  

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When you think of Nashville, what is the first thought that comes into your head? Country music of course! Nashville is a vibrant city with music to the core.  It is the home of the legendary Grand Ole Opry.  The Opry was started as a live country music radio show called WSM Barn Dance, which was housed on the fifth floor of a radio station studio, but the audience soon became so large that it could no longer fit in that space.  After several moves it eventually settled into the Ryman Auditorium where it stayed until 1974 when it moved to the Grand Ole Opry House.

Downtown Nashville Tennessee

Today, you would be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of the Grand Ole Opry and how it has launched the careers of so many successful key players in the country music business such as LeAnn Rimes, Dolly Parton, and Loretta Lynn.  I recently took in a show and was hypnotized by the scope of it all and felt like I was witnessing history in the making.  For aspiring country music stars, it is an honor to be asked to perform at the Grand Ole Opry, and to watch the relatively unknown performers on stage is to watch the beginnings of a new life unfolding for them.  A day at the Opry for a performer can kick a performer’s career into overdrive, and many of today’s country superstars have been transformed by this life-altering experience.

The show lasts about 2 ½ hours and it is well worth every penny you will spend on tickets.  I was able to sit back and enjoy the show while knowing that my transportation was taken care of, since round-trip transportation was included with the package I purchased.  You may decide to purchase tickets with or without this option, depending on if you plan to stay around the area before and after the show.  This trip is a must-see, but it sells out fast so be sure to buy tickets well in advance of your trip.  It will be a day to remember forever- the day that new stars were born. 

While you are in the area, you will want to check out the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, located just a few steps from the Ryman Auditorium.  The museum chronicles the story of country music with a collection of video clips, recordings, exhibits, and dynamic live performances.  If there is time, I also recommend visiting the Grand Ole Opry Museum and The Opry Shop for a closer look at the history of the Opry and to take home a keepsake to remember the occasion.

You can purchase tickets to the Grand Ole Opry online with convenient e-ticketing.

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This time of year, there is a lot to see in do in Tennessee.  From Nashville Tours to General Jackson Cruises and Grand Ole Opry Tickets, there is something for everybody.

Nashville is the capital of the state, and is the second most populous city in Tennessee after Memphis, home of Graceland.  Nashville is a major hub for music, so there are quite a few music tours and studio tickets available around the city.

If you like Jack Daniels, there is a distillery tour that is very fun, and includes hotel pick-up and drop-off.  There are also tours of the movie stars’ homes, city sightseeing trips, and a variety of shows to enjoy.

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