DAY
1 - Memphis Arrive
in Memphis, the "Home of the Blues"
and the "Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll."
After settling in your hotel, get yourself to
Beale Street, one of America's most famous streets
where W.C. Handy first penned the Blues music
of the Mississippi Delta. You will have a voucher
good for $15.00 per person at Alfred's
or B.B. King's on Beale St. Located downtown
stretching several blocks east of the river bluffs.
Nightclubs and restaurants offer a variety of
food and live music including traditional Blues,
Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, and Rock'n'Roll. Shops
and boutiques throughout the district provide
visitors with the opportunity to purchase souvenirs,
t-shirts, memorabilia, and novelties. The world-famous
street also features a statue of W.C. Handy, a
musical "Walk of Fame," and Church Park,
built by the South's first Black millionaire,
Robert Church. Visit A. Schwab's Dry Goods Store
at 163 Beale, a mainstay on the street since 1876,
Schwab's stocks everything from voodoo potions
to 99-cent neckties. Walk Beale Street west to
Tom Lee Park and the banks of the Mississippi
River, where you can stroll, gawk at the Riverboats
and River barges, and view an awesome sunset.
Overnight Memphis.
DAY
2 - Memphis
You’ll want to begin your Memphis adventure
at the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum
featuring the Smithsonian’s “Rock
‘n’ Soul: Social Crossroads”,
a dazzling chronology of rebellious hearts and
echoes that shaped “the Memphis Sound.”
In the Smithsonian’s words, “In the
quest to identify the roots of American music,
all roads let to Memphis.” You know the
names, Elvis Presley, Otis Redding, B.B. King,
Jerry Lee Lewis, and many, many others produced
new sounds that swept the world….songs born
in a city some musicologists call “the holy
ground of American music.”
The
Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum weaves the story
of why it happened in Memphis and how Memphis
possessed a kind of earthy electricity that spawned
musical innovation, one that’s unique and
sometimes beyond description. You will hear the
original music, see genuine instruments and countless
artifacts of the music that changed the world.
Next
tour the nearby Sun Studio, the
birthplace of Rock'n'Roll. Today the studio, where
Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Rufus
Thomas, Howlin' Wolf, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins,
Roy Orbison, and many others launched their careers,
is open to the public for tours daily while still
operating as a studio by night. Sun Studio Cafe
is located next door to the studio. Above the
cafe is a new museum/gallery featuring hundreds
of rare recordings, memorabilia, photographs,
and vintage recording equipment.
Now,
make your way to Graceland, the
home of Elvis Presley. The new audio tour of Graceland
Mansion is full of music and interesting stories
about how Elvis lived in the home he loved so
much. You will see the largest privately-owned
collection of gold records in the world and Elvis'
elaborate stage costumes and jewelry. The mansion
tour ends with a quiet visit to Meditation Garden
where Elvis and members of his family are buried.
You can also see Elvis' famous 1955 pink Cadillac
in the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum and climb
aboard his custom jet the "Lisa Marie."
Graceland plaza also offers fabulous shopping
and restaurants. Overnight Memphis.
DAY
3 - Memphis to Chattanooga (317 miles / 510 kilometers)
Today, depart Memphis early and head to the quaint
little historic town of Lynchburg, where you will
tour the Jack Daniel Distillery,
the oldest registered distillery in the U.S. While
visiting the Jack Daniel Distillery, you will
be taken on a personally guided tour through each
step used in making Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
since 1866. Leave time to visit Lynchburg Square,
the social center of the area. It is a place to
take care of business, shop or sit all day sharing
fishing stories while whittling on a red cedar
stick. The whittlers can be found down on the
square most any day. They will be more than happy
to share a bench with any traveler. You may also
want to call ahead and make a reservation for
lunch at Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House (phone
931-759-7394) located just off the town square
underneath the outstretched branches of an old
maple. Since 1908 this simple white Federal-style
house has served as home to traditional Tennessee
cooking and a gracious taste of Southern hospitality.
You will be seated at a large table with other
guests and served family style. After your Lynchburg
visit drive on to Chattanooga. Overnight
Chattanooga
DAY
4 - Chattanooga
Chattanooga is a vacation destination with family-friendly
appeal and a variety of unique attractions, scenic
beauty, and significant historical sites. Lookout
Mountain's Rock City Gardens, Ruby Falls, the
Incline Railway, the Tennessee Aquarium,
the Creative Discovery Museum, and the Chattanooga
Choo Choo are just a few of the many attractions
visitors can discover that cannot be found anywhere
else in the world.
First
tour Ruby Falls, a 145 foot flowing waterfall
located in a cave over 1100 feet down in Lookout
Mountain. Next enjoy the Incline Railway, which
is the world's steepest passenger railway and
also known as "America's Most Amazing Mile."
After this, visit Rock City Gardens, a 14-acre
natural and scenic attraction with unique rock
formation and gardens. Don't forget to climb Lookout
Mountain, where you can see seven states from
the famous Lover's Leap. Overnight Chattanooga.
DAY
5 - Chattanooga to The Smoky Mountains (130 miles
/ 209 kilometers)
Today drive to the scenic Smoky Mountains and
find your way to the bustling Pigeon Forge. Nestled
in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains,
Pigeon Forge is a small town that's big on fun.
With more than 50 attractions lining the Parkway,
your family will never run out of things to do.
There's miniature golf, go-carts, bumper boats,
laser games and even an indoor skydiving simulator!
There's also great live entertainment at the many
theaters and shopping galore, including some great
outlet stores. Of course, a trip to Pigeon Forge
wouldn't be complete without a visit to Dollywood
entertainment park.
Folks of all ages will enjoy more live entertainment
than any other park in America on 118 acres of
Smoky Mountain fun. Dollywood features spectacular
shows and master craftsmen working at traditional
handicrafts such as blowing glass, wagon making,
blacksmithing, candlemaking and a woodcarving.
There are also thrilling rides like Daredevil
Falls (the highest, fastest waterfall ride in
America), Thunder Road (the world's largest Turbo-Ride
Action Adventure ride), The Mountain Sidewinder
and other exciting rides. There are also attractions
like the Dolly Parton Museum, the Dollywood Express
(an authentic 110-ton coal-fired steam train),
and the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Overnight
Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge or Sevierville
DAY
6 - Smoky Mountains
Today you can enjoy a drive through the beautiful
Smoky Mountains, see the quaint mountain town
of Gatlinburg & its many crafts shops, and
enjoy fabulous factory outlet shopping in Pigeon
Forge. Tonight enjoy one of the many excellent
shows available in the area.Overnight
Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge or Sevierville
DAY
7 - Smoky Mountains to Nashville (210 miles /
338 kilometers)
After settling in at your hotel quickstep over
to the Wildhorse Saloon. Practice
yelling "Yee HA!" as you chug two not-so-tame
drinks and learn how to do some real country dancin'.
Overnight Nashville.
DAY
8 - Nashville Located
on the west bank of the Cumberland River just
a few steps from the historic Ryman Auditorium
and the authentic honky-tonks of Lower Broadway
is the fabulous Country Music Hall of
Fame. Through the display of stage costumes,
musical instruments, artworks, film and photography,
the history of country music vividly unfolds in
this sparkling, new downtown facility. In a soundproof
75 seat Songwriter's Theater, songwriters regularly
entertain and enlighten museum guests with in-the-round
guitar pulls and song swaps, a uniquely Nashville
tradition. The Country Music Hall of Fame is a
shrine inspired by, and a tribute to the many
country music stars that have gone before and
the many yet to come. Next you'll tour the Ryman
Auditorium, mother church of country
music and 1940's home of the Grand Ole Opry. Like
to shop? Then you must browse Opry Mills
for Shoppertainment at its finest. Opry Mills
combines outlet, discount and specialty retailers,
themed restaurants and fun-filled entertainment
venues in an energetic and exciting environment
with more than 200 places to shop, eat and play
including Bass Pro Shop's Outdoor World.
Lucky
you to be in Nashville on a Friday or Saturday
night! Don't miss the Grand Ole Opry,
the world's longest running live radio show. Enjoy
superstars, "Hall of Famers," legends
and hot new stars performing live at this spectacular
4,400-seat broadcast studio. Overnight
Nashville.
DAY
9 - Nashville to Jackson (130 miles / 210 kilometers)
If you've got the time, mosey over to country
star Loretta Lynn's Ranch before arriving in Jackson.
In Jackson tour the Rockabilly Hall of
Fame and visit the Casey Jones Village
and the Old Country Store. Nearby in Trenton is
the world's largest collection of Veilleuse-Theieres
(night light teapots). Overnight
Jackson
DAY
10 - Jackson to Memphis (85 miles / 137 kilometers)
Depart
for home.
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plus any supplier fees. Changes made after documents
have been issued incur a $25.00 document reissue
fee
Arrive
in Memphis, the "Home of the Blues"
and the "Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll."
After settling in your hotel, get yourself to
Beale Street, one of America's most famous streets
where W.C. Handy first penned the Blues music
of the Mississippi Delta. You will have a voucher
good for $15.00 per person at Alfred's
or B.B. King's on Beale St. Located downtown
stretching several blocks east of the river bluffs.
Nightclubs and restaurants offer a variety of
food and live music including traditional Blues,
Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, and Rock'n'Roll. Shops
and boutiques throughout the district provide
visitors with the opportunity to purchase souvenirs,
t-shirts, memorabilia, and novelties. The world-famous
street also features a statue of W.C. Handy, a
musical "Walk of Fame," and Church Park,
built by the South's first Black millionaire,
Robert Church. Visit A. Schwab's Dry Goods Store
at 163 Beale, a mainstay on the street since 1876,
Schwab's stocks everything from voodoo potions
to 99-cent neckties. Walk Beale Street west to
Tom Lee Park and the banks of the Mississippi
River, where you can stroll, gawk at the Riverboats
and River barges, and view an awesome sunset.
Overnight Memphis.
Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Rufus
Thomas, Howlin' Wolf, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins,
Roy Orbison, and many others launched their careers,
is open to the public for tours daily while still
operating as a studio by night. Sun Studio Cafe
is located next door to the studio. Above the
cafe is a new museum/gallery featuring hundreds
of rare recordings, memorabilia, photographs,
and vintage recording equipment.
Chattanooga is a vacation destination with family-friendly
appeal and a variety of unique attractions, scenic
beauty, and significant historical sites. Lookout
Mountain's Rock City Gardens, Ruby Falls, the
Incline Railway, the Tennessee Aquarium,
the Creative Discovery Museum, and the Chattanooga
Choo Choo are just a few of the many attractions
visitors can discover that cannot be found anywhere
else in the world.
.
Folks of all ages will enjoy more live entertainment
than any other park in America on 118 acres of
Smoky Mountain fun. Dollywood features spectacular
shows and master craftsmen working at traditional
handicrafts such as blowing glass, wagon making,
blacksmithing, candlemaking and a woodcarving.
There are also thrilling rides like Daredevil
Falls (the highest, fastest waterfall ride in
America), Thunder Road (the world's largest Turbo-Ride
Action Adventure ride), The Mountain Sidewinder
and other exciting rides. There are also attractions
like the Dolly Parton Museum, the Dollywood Express
(an authentic 110-ton coal-fired steam train),
and the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Overnight
Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge or Sevierville
Located
on the west bank of the Cumberland River just
a few steps from the historic Ryman Auditorium
and the authentic honky-tonks of Lower Broadway
is the fabulous Country Music Hall of
Fame. Through the display of stage costumes,
musical instruments, artworks, film and photography,
the history of country music vividly unfolds in
this sparkling, new downtown facility. In a soundproof
75 seat Songwriter's Theater, songwriters regularly
entertain and enlighten museum guests with in-the-round
guitar pulls and song swaps, a uniquely Nashville
tradition. The Country Music Hall of Fame is a
shrine inspired by, and a tribute to the many
country music stars that have gone before and
the many yet to come. Next you'll tour the Ryman
Auditorium, mother church of country
music and 1940's home of the Grand Ole Opry. Like
to shop? Then you must browse Opry Mills
for Shoppertainment at its finest. Opry Mills
combines outlet, discount and specialty retailers,
themed restaurants and fun-filled entertainment
venues in an energetic and exciting environment
with more than 200 places to shop, eat and play
including Bass Pro Shop's Outdoor World.
