TENNESSEE
TENNESSEE
Memphis Graceland
Tupelo
Nashville
TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
Beale Street , Memphis
Knoxville
Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg Great Smoky Mountains
Getting there : Flying time from the UK to Nashville is around 9 hours non-stop , while Memphis is around 12 hours with one stop .
Best time to go : Fabulous any time of year . Expect mild weather in spring and autumn ; lots of sunshine , high temperatures and humidity in summer ; and cool to cold weather over winter months .
Overflowing with music , delicious food and a spectacular outdoors
Whether you want to tune in to the music resonating through its vibrant cities , feast on authentic southern cuisine , reflect on the stories of civil rights leaders , or absorb natural beauty , Tennessee delivers all this and more .
Music is very much at Nashville ’ s heart , so where better to start your visit than the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum . Take a tour of Music Row or the Ryman Auditorium , visit historic RCA Studio B or , the Johnny Cash Museum . Catch a live performance at the Grand Ole Opry , the Bluebird Café or along the Honky Tonk Highway . The city ’ s art scene is also making waves , while talented local chefs have put Nashville on the culinary map . Memphis is another musically-rich city . Key sites include iconic Beale Street , which while the birthplace of the blues , its live music clubs are also alive with jazz , rock ‘ n ’ roll , R & B , soul and gospel . See Sun Studio where a veritable roll call of musical royalty began their recording careers , visit the Memphis Music Hall of Fame , the Memphis Rock ‘ n ’ Soul Museum , Stax Museum of American Soul Music or Graceland . Don ’ t miss also the National Civil Rights Museum , the historic Peabody Hotel and some lip-smacking barbecue . In Chattanooga , take the Incline Railway up Lookout Mountain for views of seven states , enjoy the revitalised River Walk and see the famous Chattanooga Choo Choo !
Where better to spend a day outdoors than Great Smoky Mountains National Park , the most visited in the USA ! Shared with North Carolina , the park is a hiker ’ s paradise with short-leg stretchers or strenuous treks allowing you to experience the stunning scenery and diverse wildlife . Your gateway to this wonderland is Gatlinburg whose attractions include the Gatlinburg SkyLift , SkyBridge and SkyTrail .
Lying at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains , artsy Knoxville is a gem of a city with a walkable downtown , an ale trail and growing number of distilleries , plus a collection of historic homes that showcase eras in the city ’ s past .
For family fun look no further than Dollywood in Pigeon Forge where you can ride high-speed coasters or fairground rides , catch a parade and tour Dolly Parton ’ s museum . There ’ s also a neighbouring water park for summer months .
UNMISSABLE TENNESSEE EXPERIENCES Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME & RCA STUDIO B from £ 55
This admission ticket allows you to step into Nashville ’ s musical history . The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has galleries showcasing the stories and stars that shaped country music history and is filled with artefacts , instruments , stagewear and more . At RCA Studio B , you ’ ll stand where Elvis Presley , Dolly Parton and other greats recorded hits , plus hear stories and songs born in this historically important venue .
GRAND OLE OPRY TICKETS from £ 55
A night at the Grand Ole Opry is a Nashville must-do as it was this show that made country music famous . The Opry features a dynamic line-up of new stars , superstars and legends of country music , with eight or more artists per show , giving a sample of each artist ’ s musical style . This is a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience ! Transfers not included .
GRACELAND ELVIS EXPERIENCE WITH AIRPLANES from £ 85
A must when in Memphis is to visit the home of the ‘ King ’ for an audio tour of his Graceland Mansion , including the famous Jungle Room . Your ticket includes Elvis Presley ’ s Memphis Entertainment Complex , Presley Motors Car Museum with 20 of Elvis ’ favourite cars , and you can climb aboard Elvis ’ customised jets , one of which has gold-plated seat belts ! Transfers not included .
PINK JEEP SMOKY MOUNTAINS - FOOTHILLS PARKWAY from £ 99
See the Smokies like never before from the back of a custom , Pink Jeep Wrangler during a thrilling 3 hour adventure where tour buses can ’ t take you . The Foothills Parkway gives you numerous scenic overlooks , plus views of mountains , hardwood forests , cliff-hugging waterfalls and so much more . Alternative tours also available . Departs from Pigeon Forge .
THE TUPELO DAY TRIP ( ELVIS ’ BIRTHPLACE ) from £ 105
An ideal complement to the Graceland tour is a trip to Tupelo , Mississippi where Elvis spent his childhood . Designated an historic landmark , Elvis ’ birthplace was a two room house built by his father . See also the Elvis Presley Museum , Elvis ’ childhood church , the “ Walk of Life ” trail , the Elvis at 13 statue and more . The tour includes a lunch stop ( payable locally ) and coach travel from Memphis .
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