Fun Guide

Fun Guide

Explore & Enjoy: Nashville

Explore Music City | Deals & Discounts | Attractions Around Gaylord Opryland
As you join us in Music City for the 2026 National Beta Convention, take time to explore all that Nashville has to offer.
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Gaylord Opryland Attractions

Build an itinerary of family-friendly seasonal events and immersive experiences to delight and inspire. Discover the fun of an indoor boat tour, the joy of a sparkling light show, and more!

SoundWaves Water Park

SoundWaves is a unique indoor waterpark for located inside Gaylord Opryland that unites extraordinary environments, exclusive amenities and relaxing water features. Discover energetic rides, winding wave pools, immersive music and an extraordinary oasis for visitors of all ages to enjoy. 

Entry into SoundWaves is not included within the resort fee. Tickets must be purchased separately. National Convention attendees can receive discount pricing when purchasing through the link below.

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Deals & Discounts

Get the most of your time in Music City with some great deals from a variety of local businesses. 

Enjoy special offers from Nashville attractions, restaurants, shops and more!

Get tickets to some of Nashville’s best attractions and tours before you arrive. Less time in line means more time for fun.

View the Nashville Shores promotional flyer here.

Enjoy special pricing to Nashville’s very own self-guided tree-to-tree climbing adventure.

Bike the Greenway provides bike rentals on Nashville’s beautiful greenway system. Experience the outdoors with adventures along trails that wind through nature parks, riverbanks, creeks and urban areas. You can easily bike into downtown Nashville or East Nashville to enjoy the cafes, restaurants and other tourist attractions.

Use code Travel26 to receive 10% off when booking in the link below!

Once the family home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, this extraordinary 1930s estate, with its historic mansion and 55 acres of cultivated gardens and expansive vistas, today serves the public as a botanic garden, arboretum and museum.

Use code BetaClub$2off to receive $2 off weekday tickets when booking in the link below!

The Frist Art Museum offers the finest visual art from local, regional, national, and international sources in exhibitions that inspire people through art to look at their world in new ways. The Frist is a non-collecting museum and presents on average 12–15 exhibitions a year from some of the most prestigious collections in the world, as well as award-winning shows organized in-house. Exhibitions change every few months, so plan to visit often to see what’s new. See a list of current exhibitions and current events being offered.

Half-price admission for adults. Youth ages 18 and younger are free!

Goo Goo Chocolate Co. is just south of Broadway on 3rd Avenue, the home of the Goo Goo Cluster and one-of-a-kind candy making experiences.

Use code BETA626 for 20% off any tickets purchased for any hands-on Taste of Goo Goo chocolate classes through July 2nd!

The “World’s Greatest Celebrity Wax Museum!” Conveniently located next to Gaylord Opryland Resort and adjacent to the Grand Ole Opry House, located in Opry Malls, see the only themed Madame Tussauds in the world! And of course, being in Music City, the theme is music; meaning all  wax figures are iconic musicians from all genres and eras of music.

Welcome to “Music City” where all of the stars await you. Come enjoy a red carpet experience with your favorite celebrity. Who will you meet first?

During the period of June 16-27, 2026, Madame Tussauds Nashville will offer National Beta attendees the discounted rate of $10 plus tax. Valid for families, parents, and guardians as well.  The code for this special is 10TN. This discount is only available in person and all attendees must be able to show their National Beta convention badge to the admission host when purchasing tickets

Nashville Zoo is a progressive and dynamic zoological park located just 6 miles south of downtown Nashville. With just 90 of 188 acres developed, Nashville Zoo is the 9th largest zoo in the country by landmass.

Use code CONV26 for online ticket purchases for $5 off zoo admission!

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The Tennessee State Museum is free and open to the public. We are thrilled to welcome visitors to experience Tennessee history, art, and culture from the state’s natural history beginnings through the present day.

Admission is FREE and (free) ample parking is available!

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Show Your Badge Program

Through the city’s Show Your Badge program, convention attendees can access exclusive discountsspecial offers, and reduced-rate tour tickets at select restaurants, venues, and attractions across Nashville. It’s the perfect way to make the most of your visit and enjoy a little harmony between competitions.

Contact the Beta Team

If you have any questions about the National Convention, please contact our National Office.