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Summer Trip 2008

A trip from July 26, 2008 to August 02, 2008, travelling to Memphis, Nashville, Hermitage, Gatlinburg …
8 day trip beginning with a trip to Memphis and Graceland … More  
8 day trip beginning with a trip to Memphis and Graceland, spending most of our time exploring Music City, and then ending our trip with a mini-trip to the Smokey Mountains.
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3-star, Adventure, Country, Elvis, Family, Fishing, Gatlinburg, Kids, Memphis, Museums, Music, Nashville, Outdoor Activities, Pigeon Forge, Road Trip, Sightseeing, Tennessee
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07/26/2008 to 08/02/2008
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Sat 07/26/08 (day 1) - Memphis

Driving to Memphis, TN


Transportation
Sat Jul 26 9:00am - Sat Jul 26 6:00pm
Notes
via I-30/I-40
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Memphis

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Memphis, TN, United States
Sat Jul 26 6:00pm - Sun Jul 27 3:00pm
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Interstate Bar-B-Q & Restaurant

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The huge BBQ sandwich here is the favorite choice of many and makes an inexpensive lunch by itself. Beef or pork …
Restaurant
2265 S 3rd St
Memphis, TN 38109
United States
(901) 775-2304
Sat Jul 26 6:00pm - Sat Jul 26 8:00pm
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#2 ranked BBQ in US according to People Magazine
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Park Place Hotel Memphis

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Park Place Hotel Memphis is located approximately 15 miles from Memphis International Airport, Autozone Park, …
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Park Place Hotel Memphis
5877 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
United States
901-767-6300
Sat Jul 26 9:00pm - Sun Jul 27 9:00am
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Pre-paid Reservation booked through Orbitz.
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Sun 07/27/08 (day 2) - Memphis, Nashville

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Sun Studio

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Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King—they all recorded here at Sun Studio. Founded by Sam Phillips in 1950, thi …
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Sun Studio
706 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38103-3218
United States
+1 901 521 0664
Sun Jul 27 10:00am - Sun Jul 27 12:00pm
Notes
Tour from 10:30 am - 11:30 am. Admission cost $38.
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Graceland

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This is it—the second most visited house in the United States—preserved exactly as when Elvis Presley lived here, co …
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Graceland
3734 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116-4106
United States
+1 901 322 3322
Sun Jul 27 12:30pm - Sun Jul 27 3:00pm
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Admission/Tour basic package cost $110. Platinum package ~ $140. Timing for a platinum tour is slightly faster paced.
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Driving from Memphis, TN to Nashville, TN


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Sun Jul 27 3:00pm - Sun Jul 27 7:00pm
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via I-40
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Nashville

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Nashville, TN, United States
Sun Jul 27 7:00pm - Wed Jul 30 9:00am
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Nashville Haunted Ghost Tour

Explore the shadow-filled streets of downtown Nashville. Learn about the historical, haunted heritage of Music …More  
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231 Sixth Avenue North
Nashville, TN
888-344-3999
Sun Jul 27 7:30pm - Sun Jul 27 10:00pm
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Check in hotel beforehand if possible. Tickets under will call.
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Alexis Inn & Suites Opryland-Nashville Airport

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Located just two miles from the airport, the all non-smoking Alexis Inn and Suites Opryland-Nashville Airport …
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Alexis Inn & Suites Opryland-Nashville Airport
600 Ermac Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
United States
615-889-4466
Sun Jul 27 10:00pm - Wed Jul 30 9:00am
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Pre-paid Reservation booked through Orbitz.
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Mon 07/28/08 (day 3) - Nashville, Hermitage

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Fort Nashborough

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Before 1779, the area known as Nashville was an uncharted wilderness. On Christmas Eve of that year these first sett …
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Fort Nashborough
170 1st Ave N
Nashville, TN 37201-1905
United States
+1 615 862 8424
Mon Jul 28 10:00am - Mon Jul 28 11:00am
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No cost.
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Driving from Nashville, TN to Hermitage, TN


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Mon Jul 28 11:00am - Mon Jul 28 11:30am
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Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson

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Glimpse back to antebellum America and the life of the seventh president, Andrew Jackson, by visiting the home he bu …
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Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson
4580 Rachels Ln
Nashville, TN 37076-1331
United States
+1 615 889 2941
Mon Jul 28 11:30am - Mon Jul 28 3:00pm
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Hermitage

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Hermitage, TN, United States
Mon Jul 28 11:30am - Mon Jul 28 3:00pm
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Driving from Hermitage, TN to Nashville, TN


Transportation
Mon Jul 28 3:00pm - Mon Jul 28 3:30pm
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Music Valley Car Museum

A parade of cars belonging to some of Tennessee's finest musicians, from Dolly Parton to Elvis Prestley.
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2611 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
615-885-8020
Mon Jul 28 3:30pm - Mon Jul 28 4:30pm
Notes
$16 total. If time permits can visit nearby Music Valley Wax Museum, Cooter's Place, and/or Willie Nelson and Friends Museum. See unscheduled section for more information. Pick up tickets for Nashville King first.
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The Nashville King

The legend lives on in Nashville’s first and only continuously running show paying tribute to Elvis in Music City wh …More  
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2416 Music Valley Dr
Nashville, TN
866-811-2502
Mon Jul 28 6:30pm - Mon Jul 28 9:00pm
Notes
$120 total. Need to arrive early at box office to pick up and pay for tickets. Reservations were made under confirmation code RUSH.
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Tue 07/29/08 (day 4) - Nashville

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

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Discover the stories behind the music as you view over 3,000 stage costumes, original song manuscripts and musical i …
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 5th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37203-4206
United States
+1 615 416 2001
Tue Jul 29 11:00am - Tue Jul 29 2:00pm
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Gold package only available. Total cost $92.75
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Grand Ole Opry Museum

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Relive the memories as you view tributes to the great stars of country music. Exhibits honor such music legends as P …
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2802 Opryland Dr
Nashville, TN 37214-1200
United States
+1 615 889 6611
Tue Jul 29 3:00pm - Tue Jul 29 4:00pm
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No cost.
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Grand Ole Opry House

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When the world famous Ryman Auditorium closed its doors to country music performances, a section of the stage was re …
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Grand Ole Opry House
2802 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
United States
+1 615 871 6779 / +1 800 733 6779 (Toll Free)
Tue Jul 29 7:00pm - Tue Jul 29 11:00pm
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Tickets under will call.
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Wed 07/30/08 (day 5) - Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge

Driving from Nashville, TN to Gatlinburg, TN/Pigeon Forge, TN


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Wed Jul 30 8:00am - Wed Jul 30 1:00pm
Notes
via I-40. Time zone shift up 1 hour.
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Gatlinburg

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Gatlinburg, TN, United States
Wed Jul 30 2:00pm - Fri Aug 1 9:00am
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Pigeon Forge

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Pigeon Forge, TN, United States
Wed Jul 30 2:00pm - Fri Aug 1 9:00am
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