Opryland USA
Theme park in Nashville, Tennessee (1972–1997) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Opryland USA (later called Opryland Themepark and colloquially "Opryland") was a theme park in suburban Nashville, Tennessee. It operated seasonally (generally March to October) from 1972 to 1997, and for a special Christmas-themed engagement every December from 1993 to 1997. During the late 1980s, nearly 2.5 million people visited the park annually. Billed as the "Home of American Music", Opryland USA featured a large number of musical shows along with typical amusement park rides, such as roller coasters.
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Location | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
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Coordinates | 36°12′30″N 86°41′43″W |
Status | Defunct |
Opened | May 27, 1972 |
Closed | December 31, 1997 |
Owner | Gaylord Entertainment Company |
Slogan | "Home of American Music" "America's Musical Showpark" "The Original Country Hit!" "Great Shows! Great Rides! Great Times!" |
Area | 120 acres (0.49 km2) |
Attractions | |
Total | 27 |
Roller coasters | 6 |
Water rides | 3 |
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