This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
A truly Music Lovers Self-Drive Adventure across these southern states with a strong link to American Music History. Start in Louisiana, with a stay in New Orleans (famous city known for its music, Creole cuisine and its annual Mardi Gras Carnival celebration), Then, continue to Mississippi State, to visit; Natchez (with its historic 19th century homes, built during the cotton plantation era). After that, drive up to The Volunteer State - Tennessee. Along this way, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy an authentic live blue music show, with a stop on its birthplace city; Clarksdale. In Tennessee, have wonderful and unforgettable moments in these two melodic cities; Memphis (home of Blues, Elvis and the Rock and Roll) and Nashville (capital of the Country Music). End this trip in Georgia, in its main city; Atlanta, before returning home. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
This 9 night sample itinerary includes:
Flight into New Orleans and out of Atlanta
Rental Car for 10 days
Hotel for 2 nights in New Orleans
Hotel for 1 night in Natchez
Hotel for 2 nights in Memphis
Hotel for 2 night in Nashville
Hotel for 2 nights in Atlanta
Driving Time New Orleans - Natchez: 2 hrs. 55 mins approx. Natchez - Memphis: 4 hrs. 45 mins approx. Memphis - Nashville: 3 hrs. 10 mins approx. Nashville - Atlanta: 3 hrs. 50 mins approx.
Atlanta, GA (8)Memphis, TN (6)New Orleans, LA (10)Nashville, TN (12)Natchez, MS (5)
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Trip Summary
2 nights in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is famous worldwide for its distinct music, Creole cuisine, unique dialect, and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras. In the French Quarter you will love the French and Spanish Creole architecture and vibrant round-the-clock nightlife along Bourbon Street. Cravings for an unforgettable experience? Hit ``The Big Easy``, where you will experience the world-renowned nightlife, a vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights Must See`s: The French Quarter, Jackson Square, Frenchmen Street, Garden District, The National WWII Museum, New Orleans Swamp Tours, Cemetery Tours, The Cabildo, St. Louis Cathedral.
1 nights in Natchez, MS
Natchez is a vibrant, and beautiful historic city, where preservation and progress go hand in hand. Set on the Mississippi River, it`s known for antebellum mansions like the unfinished, octagonal Longwood, and the Melrose estate, part of the Natchez National Historical Park. For over 300 years this Jewel of the Mississippi, the oldest city, perched on the highest bluff on the Great River, has been welcoming visitors from all over the world. Natchez is definitely one of the southeastern USA's hidden gems.
Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights Must See`s: Natchez National Historical Park, Rosalie Mansion, Longwood, Stanton Hall, Melrose, Natchez Trace Parkway, Grand Village of the Natchez Indians.
2 nights in Memphis, TN
Memphis provides a variety of attractions, restaurants, history, nightlife and other things to do. Memphis is a hotbed of more specialized, often more powerful museums, featuring small yet important collections of art and history. Memphis is also famous for the influential strains of blues, soul, and rock `n` roll that originated there. Memphis is also famous for the influential strains of blues, soul, and rock `n` roll that originated there. With legendary music attractions including Graceland, home of `The King`, many civil rights sites, an award-winning zoo, a world-famous Beale Street and the mighty Mississippi River at the heart of signature Memphis experiences, you`ll find plenty to do on your next vacation.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights Must See`s: The Graceland, the Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the Sun Studio, the Memphis Zoo, the Memphis Rock `n` Soul Museum, the Mud Island, the Shelby Farms Park, the Memphis Botanic Garden and so much more!
2 nights in Nashville, TN
Founded in 1779, Nashville is perhaps best known as the capital of country music, as evidenced by such attractions as the Country Music Hall of Fame and the city`s famous Music Row district. The city thrives with an ever-present creative vibe and entrepreneurial spirit. Its roots are deeply felt throughout the street art, creative culture and award-winning food.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights Must See`s: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, the Parthenon, the Centennial Park, the Belle Meade Plantation, the Andrew Jackson`s Hermitage, the Broadway, the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere and so much more!
2 nights in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta played an important part in both the Civil War and the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Atlanta History Center chronicles the city`s past, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site is dedicated to the African-American leader`s life and times. The Centennial Olympic Park, built for the 1996 Olympics, features the massive Georgia Aquarium.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights Must See`s: Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Center for Civil and Human Rights, Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site,The Fox Theatre, Piedmont Park, Atlanta History Center, High Museum of Art.
Hot dogs, Hollywood, Historical Personalities, Baseball, Mount Rushmore, The Grand Canyon, American Football, and the Golden Gate Bridge are just a few of the iconic landmarks, foods, and sports that the United States of American is known for. The USA is the most dominant economic and military powerhouse in the entire world, the most famous country in the world. The US is known for its sports, good culture, music, movies, technological innovations, and historical personalities. From the glitz and glam of Hollywood filled with movie stars and celebrities to the stunning coastlines of the Gulf of Mexico and the wild shores of Maine, the US offers 50 states to visit boasting a variety of landscapes and stunning attractions.
New Orleans is famous worldwide for its distinct music, Creole cuisine, unique dialect, and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras. In the French Quarter you will love the French and Spanish Creole architecture and vibrant round-the-clock nightlife along Bourbon Street. Cravings for an unforgettable experience? Hit ``The Big Easy``, where you will experience the world-renowned nightlife, a vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights Must See`s: The French Quarter, Jackson Square, Frenchmen Street, Garden District, The National WWII Museum, New Orleans Swamp Tours, Cemetery Tours, The Cabildo, St. Louis Cathedral.
Natchez, MS
Natchez is a vibrant, and beautiful historic city, where preservation and progress go hand in hand. Set on the Mississippi River, it`s known for antebellum mansions like the unfinished, octagonal Longwood, and the Melrose estate, part of the Natchez National Historical Park. For over 300 years this Jewel of the Mississippi, the oldest city, perched on the highest bluff on the Great River, has been welcoming visitors from all over the world. Natchez is definitely one of the southeastern USA's hidden gems.
Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights Must See`s: Natchez National Historical Park, Rosalie Mansion, Longwood, Stanton Hall, Melrose, Natchez Trace Parkway, Grand Village of the Natchez Indians.
Memphis, TN
Memphis provides a variety of attractions, restaurants, history, nightlife and other things to do. Memphis is a hotbed of more specialized, often more powerful museums, featuring small yet important collections of art and history. Memphis is also famous for the influential strains of blues, soul, and rock `n` roll that originated there. Memphis is also famous for the influential strains of blues, soul, and rock `n` roll that originated there. With legendary music attractions including Graceland, home of `The King`, many civil rights sites, an award-winning zoo, a world-famous Beale Street and the mighty Mississippi River at the heart of signature Memphis experiences, you`ll find plenty to do on your next vacation.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights Must See`s: The Graceland, the Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the Sun Studio, the Memphis Zoo, the Memphis Rock `n` Soul Museum, the Mud Island, the Shelby Farms Park, the Memphis Botanic Garden and so much more!
Nashville, TN
Founded in 1779, Nashville is perhaps best known as the capital of country music, as evidenced by such attractions as the Country Music Hall of Fame and the city`s famous Music Row district. The city thrives with an ever-present creative vibe and entrepreneurial spirit. Its roots are deeply felt throughout the street art, creative culture and award-winning food.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights Must See`s: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, the Parthenon, the Centennial Park, the Belle Meade Plantation, the Andrew Jackson`s Hermitage, the Broadway, the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere and so much more!
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta played an important part in both the Civil War and the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Atlanta History Center chronicles the city`s past, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site is dedicated to the African-American leader`s life and times. The Centennial Olympic Park, built for the 1996 Olympics, features the massive Georgia Aquarium.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights Must See`s: Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Center for Civil and Human Rights, Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site,The Fox Theatre, Piedmont Park, Atlanta History Center, High Museum of Art.