Hi Nashville & visiting friends! Today I’m sharing my Local Love: 10 Festive Nashville Holiday Activities this holiday season. Nashville is a DREAM during the holiday season. Second to NYC, I would say it’s the best place to spend your holiday vacation! We have so many amazingly festive pop-up bars, decorations, and activities to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Whether you live here or you’re visiting from out of town, keep reading to see the ones that I deem worthy making a visit to this year!
Oh, Nashville. The land of never ending cowboy boots and hats. Y’all did get the memo that we actually do not wear that here, right? It’s such a tradition now that I almost feel like I should throw on my Justin’s to make a Broadway appearance. Friends, we are a top bridal and bachelor party destination now. I am linking my blog for the Ultimate Bachelorette Guide here: The Ultimate Nashville Summer Bachelorette Weekend Guide From A Local . We even get our own camera for the NYE ball drop. We are doing BIG things here in Nashville and are experiencing such growth and it’s so very exciting for our city. So of course naturally our participation and festive attitude towards these busy holidays are growing!
Below I’m sharing 10 Festive Holiday Activities in Nashville:
- Headquarters Nashville: Vintage arcade bar with craft beer and craft cocktails. This beercade is SO much fun year round and they went all out decorating for the holiday season this year. Gather your friends and family and head down to Headquarters Nashville to ignite your inner child (while also embracing your adult privileges). This place is an absolute BALL if you’re looking to do something other than indulging in dinner and drinks. 2022 dates TBA.
- Dream Hotel Pop-Up Downtown: Dream Nashville is yet again turning their ground-floor Parlour Bar into a holiday-themed adventure for everyone to enjoy! This year they have taken on a super unique and visually stimulating “Buddy Bar” themed after the ELF movie, which opens in mid-November. This pop-up will be open daily at 4:00pm.
- Game Terminal: Similar to the Headquarters Nashville, you’ll have a ball all night here gaming your heart out and entertaining your inner child! Their Holiday Pop-Up theme, Let’s Get Blitzen is open the entire month of December! To feature thousands of lights, heated igloos, 20+ Christmas trees, holiday music, and festive cocktails. Lots of games too, don’t worry.
- Pearl Diver: This super groovy spot will take on a Miracle Cocktail Bar theme! Starting November 21, 2022.
- Bobby Hotel: The Bobby Hotel is an absolute STAPLE in for the holiday season and has been for a few years now. The Bobby Hotel is a boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Nashville complete with a rooftop bar, on-site restaurant, and unexpected entertainment. They call it “Camp Bobby” and it is a 70’s inspired campsite pop-up holiday experience. The 70’s Camper Lounge is walk-in only, while reservations are required ahead of time for the pop-up igloos. Camp Bobby opens on Saturday, November 12, 2022!
- Fairlane Hotel’s Misfit Bar: Y’all know I am a huge fan of the Fairlane Hotel year-round. They have the cutest pop-ups every single season. The one that they had for fall this year was stunning and their holiday pop-up is no exception. The Fairlane Hotel is one of the top-floor penthouse suites. Drink ultra festive cocktails in a stunning location with amazing decorations and a beautiful view. 2022 dates TBA.
- Opryland Hotel & Resort: My family and I go every year and we absolutely love it. This place is a staple year round but especially during the holiday season. With over 3 million lights you can experience Opryland for free any day between November 11, 2022, to January 1, 2023, just to see the interior and exterior lights, or you can pay to do other fun activities. And, of course, you could stay the night for the ultimate experience! See more details HERE
- The Westin Nashville’s L27 Rooftop Lounge: If you have never been to this particular rooftop, it is one for the books. This year the L27 Rooftop Lounge took on a Winter white Italian and French Alps inspired apres-ski themed experience and we are here for it. You can enjoy LIVE MUSIC while you dine in with holiday themed bites and cocktails on one of Nashville’s highest rooftops. Reservations are accepted and encouraged but walk-ins are welcome too!
- The Virgin Hotel Rooftop: Holiday pop-up theme “The Lodge” will feature a ski-chalet inspired pop-up at the pool club rooftop. The Pool Club’s poolside cabanas that we love in the summer will be completely transformed into heated cabins where visitors can enjoy fire pits, festive holiday decor, s’mores, hot cocktails, twinkling lights, and more!
- The Buttermilk Ranch in 12 South: 12 South’s new daytime dining and small-batch beautiful bakery Cocktails from beverage director Wil Schultz pair with savory foods and sweets from chef Daniel Gorman and pastry chef Alyssa Gangeri. Gingerbread cookie kits are also available for those looking to bring a little bit of the festive deliciousness to their homes!
I hope y’all enjoyed this little guide of Holiday Activities in Nashville! Like I said, whether you’re visiting or live here full-time, these are definitely worth checking. Grab your friends and family and go Nashville holiday bar hopping! I bet it will be a season that none of you forget!