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Updated: Celebrate Summer in America’s Most Exciting Regions at Gaylord Hotels

SummerFest Activities Include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, American Fanfare, Music Themes and More

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) May 20, 2010 -- For families, planning the perfect getaway is often the best – and most daunting – part of summer. Between the flights, the rental cars, the misguided GPS and finding daily activities to please every family member, the whole process can take the fun out of the vacation celebration before it’s even begun. Gaylord Hotels is putting the fun back with SummerFest, a program of events and activities that celebrates the season and is sure to delight the entire family.

Gaylord Hotels SummerFest
Gaylord Hotels SummerFest

Located in or near four of the country’s most desirable settings – Washington, D.C., Nashville, Orlando and Dallas – Gaylord Hotels are destinations unto themselves. (The Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. is currently closed and under repair due to Nashville’s recent flooding. Re-opening date TBD.) Each property boasts a variety of dining options suited to every style and taste, overseen by award-winning chefs who create special regional delicacies as well as creative kids’ menus. Other on-property amenities include full-service spas and salons, indoor and outdoor pools, access to golf, shopping and much more. Each resort has been designed to provide a stunning backdrop for fun family getaways with an entertaining twist that highlights the area’s history and cultural significance. Following is an overview of the SummerFest programs available at Gaylord Hotels:

All-American Fun at Gaylord National, National Harbor, Md.

Gaylord National, the premiere waterfront resort on the Potomac River and a gateway to Washington, D.C., will embody all-American fun this summer. Guests will be greeted by Monumental Sand Sculptures depicting famous scenes from the nation’s capital and Madame Tussauds Wax Figures of President Washington and Lincoln inside the resort’s sweeping, patriotically adorned atrium. On weekends, families will enjoy American Fanfare, a light and fountain show set to music featuring a salute to “Old Glory.” Guests will marvel at Saturday Night Lights a dazzling fireworks show over the Potomac River held every Saturday night. Or, families can head to the pool to enjoy the Sunset Celebration with live music and summertime food and drink specials available at the pool bar. On Sundays, parents are encouraged to take advantage of local history by bringing their children to A Washington Brunch where they will meet George or Martha Washington. On weeknights, guests can take in Dive-In Movies playing on the big screen at the pool.

Other summer highlights at the Gaylord National include the July 4th Fireworks and Fun Celebration with live music, carnival rides, refreshments and an elaborate fireworks display over the Potomac River, the National Harbor Food & Wine Festival (June 12-13), and Abbey Road on the River (Sept. 2-6), a four-day Beatles tribute festival over Labor Day weekend. For packages and more information, go to www.gaylordhotels.com/summerfest.