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Experience the very best of America's Deep South and Tennessee with this tour of historic cities, iconic landmarks and the birthplaces of political and cultural movements that have helped shape our world today.
Prefer to not drive on your Deep South adventure? Check out our Heritage to Honky Tonk car-less holiday option too.
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Several of the areas homes are open to the public, or jump on the St Charles Streetcar for a true overall feel for the city and its beautiful neighbourhoods. No visit is complete without a cruise on an authentic Mississippi Paddle streamer or a peak into one of New Orleans many mysterious Voodoo shops. So, there is more than enough to do by day but do save your energy for the evening when the French Quarter pulsates with live music, dancing and Creole dining under the stars.
Distance: 82 miles
Prior to the Civil War, more than half of America's millionaires lived between New Orleans and Natchez, as you tour this region you'll see homes influenced by the West Indies plantations, English Manor homes, Georgian, Spanish and Creole style. Planters competed to see who could build the grandest; many have been used in Movies today. Your overnight is stay in Baton Rouge, the state capital.Distance: 95 miles
Today you head off to historic Natchez, to soak in the atmosphere of this area we strongly suggest that you stay in one of two Plantation homes, Dunleith or Monmouth. The latter has been voted one of the top 10 most romantic places in the USA. Natchez was the greatest of the cotton ports and you should visit Melrose, part of the Natchez Historic Park.Stroll through historic Natchez-under-the-Hill, once a hang-out for pirates and ladies of the night. Today, it's a quaint riverboat-landing district of shops, riverboat gaming and restaurants.
Distance: 111 miles
The Natchez Trace Parkway stretches diagonally across Mississippi following an enchanting route through lush forests and sparkling streams into the heart of America's frontier past. The 8,000-year-old route originally traced out by buffalo is one of the most unspoilt highways in the United States. Follow it now between Natchez and Jackson stopping off to enjoy the nature trails and picnic areas.Jackson, the state capitol, was a bitterly contested stronghold during the Civil War, you should visit the Governors Mansion, which was Sherman and Grant's headquarters. Another must do is the powerful Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.
Distance: 295 miles
Make an early start on the Natchez Trace this morning heading for lunch in Tupelo 180 miles away. The Trace National Park Visitor Centre is at Mile Marker 266 close to Tupelo, the town of Elvis Presley's birthplace. The next stop is Memphis.Better known as the birthplace of rock 'n' roll and Home of the Blues, Memphis is a sound, a groove and a rhythm that races through your soul. Stroll along legendary Beale Street listen to the blues bands in many of the local bars. Visit Graceland, a shrine to musical legend, even non-Elvis fans feel they are re-living history touring this elegant mansion.
Distance: 210 miles
Our next stop is known as Music City, USA!See the legendary Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame and RCA Studio B where the Nashville Sound was created by Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton, the Everly Brothers, Elvis and many others.
Be sure to listen to some live music at a classic honky tonk bars like Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge on Broadway or kick up your heels to the Country sounds at the lively Wildhorse Saloon. For as more sedate evening take a cabaret dinner cruise aboard the General Jackson Showboat on the Cumberland River.
Today you leave Nashville for your journey back home. Perhaps you want to extend your stay and take in some of the Deep South's other notable places such as Chattanooga, Dollywood or the Smoky Mountains?
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