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Kentucky - The Bluegrass State, Music City USA & the Great Smoky Mountains
From £2,276 pp
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13 nights
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Economy flights
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Available May - October
Drive the open roads of Tennessee and Kentucky soaking up the sweet sounds of music in Nashville, the awe-inspiring beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains and the thrill of Dollywood. In Kentucky – lovingly called the Bluegrass State, experience the history of racehorses and bourbon in Lexington and Louisville and the thrill of cave exploration and America’s most loved sportscar in charming Bowling Green.
What's Included?
- International flights from the UK in economy class
- Accommodation for 13 nights
- 11 days compact car hire with insurance coverage, unlimited mileage and taxes
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Day 1-2
Arrive in Atlanta
Fly into Atlanta and enjoy two nights in this cosmopolitan city, visiting its wide range of must-see attractions including the World of Coca Cola, the National Centre for Civil and Human Rights (closed until September 2025), and the Martin Luthur King Jr National Historic Park and his nearby childhood home. Visit pretty Centennial Olympic Park, a legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games that were held in the city. Dining is a pleasurable experience in Atlanta with some fabulous restaurants including BoccaLupo and The Consulate. For a mix of shopping and a choice of eateries, Ponce City Market comes recommended.
Day 3-5
Atlanta to Sevierville, 210 miles
Drive to Sevierville, located at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park surrounded by beautiful scenery. The city is also the childhood home of one of the biggest country stars in the world Dolly Parton. Sevierville is the perfect base to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the pretty town of Gatlinburg and Anakeesta, a mountaintop adventure park surrounded by pristine wilderness and jaw-dropping mountain views. Spend a day in nearby Pigeon Forge, home of the epic theme park Dollywood and back in Sevierville, visit Shine Girl owned by Danielle Parton, niece of Dolly and taste its delicious flavours of moonshine and shop until you drop at the Tanger Outlets.
Day 6-7
Sevierville to Lexington, 202 miles
Enroute to Lexington why not stop in the Harland Sanders Café and Museum, the restaurant that Colonel Harland Sanders, the founder of KFC, ran in the 1940s and 50s and where he developed the famous KFC secret recipe. Next stop is Lexington, Kentucky, the ‘Horse Capital of the World’ and over 450 Thoroughbred and Standardbred farms. For an authentic equine experience, visit the Kentucky Horse Park, the world’s only park dedicated exclusively to the horse. Visit the Ark Encounter, 90 minutes outside of Lexington, a large, state-of-the-art representation of Noah's Ark based on the Genesis flood narrative contained in the Bible. It is 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high and brings Noah’s story to life.
Day 8-9
Lexington to Louisville, 75 miles
Just a short drive west you will arrive in Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky and the home of the famous Kentucky Derby horse race. The Kentucky Derby Museum offers an excellent hands-on experience and a magnificent audio-visual display that captures the Derby Day atmosphere on a 360° screen. The city is also the birthplace of Muhammad Ali, and you can learn about his road to fame and fortune as one of the world’s greatest boxers at the Muhammad Ali Centre. Downtown Louisville rolls gently down towards Main Street then abruptly lunges down to the river where the historic Belle of Louisville leaves for daily sightseeing cruises. Don't miss the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and be sure to sample the Urban Bourbon Trail along Whiskey Row and around town.
Day 10
Louisville to Bowling Green, 142 miles
Potential stops en-route to the charming town of Bowling Green are Bardstown which has been voted America's most beautiful small town and the Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Centre. Continue driving the Bluegrass Parkway and visit the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site in Hodgenville. Bowling Green offers an intoxicating blend of history, true southern hospitality and is set in the heart of the states ‘cave country’. A visit to the National Corvette Museum is not to be missed, it tells the history and evolution of America’s most loved sports car.
Day 11-12
Bowling Green to Nashville, 65 miles
A short drive today will lead you to Nashville – ‘Music City USA’ which is home to over 180 live music venues. Don’t miss a memorable visit to RCA Studio B where many hit songs were recorded by artists including Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley. Head to one of the largest music museums in the world, the Country Music Hall of Fame and end your holiday with a country music concert in the iconic Grand Old Opry. Another recommended visit is to Fifth + Broadway home to an array of shops and restaurants and the fascinating National Museum of African American music.
Day 13
Nashville to Chattanooga, 133 miles
Your last stop is the riverside city of Chattanooga, made famous by the Glen Miller song 'Chattanooga Choo Choo'. It is one of the south’s smallest towns, yet it has a big heart and is bursting at the seams with character and things to do. Ride the world's steepest passenger incline railway on a mile-long climb up Lookout Mountain, where on a clear day you can marvel at views across seven Southern States. Chattanooga is also home to Ruby Falls – North America's tallest and deepest underground waterfall.
Day 14
Homeward Bound
Drive back to Atlanta airport today to drop off your hire car and board your flight back home to the UK.
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This holiday requires an ESTA for entry to the United States, for full details and to apply please see below:
Please note selected national parks in the USA require reservations for vehicles in order to enter the parks. Reservations are required in advance. This is in addition to purchasing a national park entrance ticket. Early booking is recommended.
Further information on the parks, where vehicle reservations are required and how to book can be found on:
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