Arrive in Chicago. Pick up your rental car at the airport and proceed to your hotel. Enjoy your evening at leisure.
Chicago South Loop Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Chicago South Loop Hotel in Chicago (Bronzeville), you'll be close to McCormick Place and University of Illinois Chicago. This hotel is close to Willis Tower and Skydeck Ledge.
While exploring this vibrant city located on the shores of Lake Michigan, you will notice many famous landmarks and buildings from films such as My Big Fat Greek Wedding, While You Were Sleeping, and The Road to Perdition, not to mention The Blues Brothers. Try and locate the Blues Brothers Soul Food restaurant on Maxwell Street, and don’t forget to pay a visit to the original House of Blues jazz club.
Chicago South Loop Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Chicago South Loop Hotel in Chicago (Bronzeville), you'll be close to McCormick Place and University of Illinois Chicago. This hotel is close to Willis Tower and Skydeck Ledge.
“Meet Me in St. Louis” is a summary of today’s journey. Upon arrival, take a tram ride (optional) to the top of the famous St. Louis Arch and get a city view from 630 feet. Then take time to view Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West, a movie produced by the National Geographic Society and viewed on a giant four-story screen at the Gateway Arch.
DRIVING DISTANCE: 290 MI / 460 KM
Red Roof Plus St Louis Forest Park/Hampton Ave
Property Location
With a stay at Red Roof Plus St. Louis - Forest Park / Hampton Ave. in St. Louis, you'll be convenient to St. Louis Science Center and St. Louis Zoo. This motel is within close proximity of Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and Tower Grove Park.
Memphis offers a multitude of musical and movie moments, and there are two nights to explore your favorites. Start with a visit to Graceland, home of the late Elvis Presley, then choose between the Rock & Soul Museum, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the Gibson Guitar Factory, or Sun Studio where musicians such as B. B. King, Elvis Presley, and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded rock’n’roll hits.
DRIVING DISTANCE: 280 MI / 451 KM
Comfort Inn Downtown Memphis
The Comfort Inn Downtown Memphis is located in the heart of Downtown Memphis in an extremely characteristic and lively area within short walk distance to all sites such as Mud Island, The Cotton Museum, The FedEx Forum and our famous Beale Street just to mention a few.
During your stay, check for any outdoor concerts at the Mud Island outdoor amphitheater. Located right on the Mississippi River, Mud Island River Park is a historic and scenic outdoor area. Or, dine in B. B. King’s restaurant on famous Beale Street.
Comfort Inn Downtown Memphis
The Comfort Inn Downtown Memphis is located in the heart of Downtown Memphis in an extremely characteristic and lively area within short walk distance to all sites such as Mud Island, The Cotton Museum, The FedEx Forum and our famous Beale Street just to mention a few.
Travel from Memphis to Clarksdale, heart of the Delta Blues. Stop to tour the Delta Blues Museum filled with memorabilia from B.B. King and Muddy Waters. Follow the banks of the Mississippi River along Hwy 1, and take the opportunity to roll the dice in one of the many Mississippi casinos; they never close! DRIVING DISTANCE: 146 MI / 234 KM
Quality Inn Vicksburg
The Quality Inn hotel in Vicksburg, MS near the Outlets of Vicksburg gives you more value for your hard-earned money.
Our convenient location off Interstate 20, puts our pet-friendly Vicksburg hotel near a variety of attractions.
On to the Big Easy! New Orleans is a jazz lover’s paradise, and the familiar backdrop in a string of successful movies. The jazz & blues clubs are too numerous to mention, but there are two days in New Orleans to check them out!
DRIVING DISTANCE: 294 MI / 470 KM
Holiday Inn New Orleans Downtown Superdome
Smiling faces exuding warm southern hospitality eagerly await your arrival. For the experience of a lifetime, look no further than the Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome. Appreciate the original Andy Warhol titled “Mick Jagger” showcased in the fabulously updated lobby, indulge in their beautifully renovated restaurant and lounge featuring new menus and modern comforts, and let the view from your contemporary room with private balcony take your breath away. Their very knowledgeable staff can assist in making the most of your New Orleans trip, whether you’re visiting for business or leisure. Your journey starts here.
Continue to explore this city of riverboats, jazz, and Creole cuisine. Take time to visit the beautiful botanical garden or journey out to the levees to see how they protect the city from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This evening why not board a paddle steamer for a dinner cruise on the mighty Mississippi River (optional).
Holiday Inn New Orleans Downtown Superdome
Smiling faces exuding warm southern hospitality eagerly await your arrival. For the experience of a lifetime, look no further than the Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome. Appreciate the original Andy Warhol titled “Mick Jagger” showcased in the fabulously updated lobby, indulge in their beautifully renovated restaurant and lounge featuring new menus and modern comforts, and let the view from your contemporary room with private balcony take your breath away. Their very knowledgeable staff can assist in making the most of your New Orleans trip, whether you’re visiting for business or leisure. Your journey starts here.
Sweet Home Alabama! Today, we head to Birmingham, Alabama. For music fans, the highlight would be a visit to the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Entrance to this exhibition is free and inside you’ll find a wonderful tribute to jazz greats with ties to Alabama. For movie lovers, try and locate the original Whistle Stop Café, the setting for the novel, and later film, Fried Green Tomatoes. Although scenes in the movie were actually filmed in Atlanta, the original café is located in North Irondale, just outside of Birmingham.
DRIVING DISTANCE: 340 MI / 544 KM
Comfort Inn Birmingham, AL
Property Location
With a stay at Comfort Inn Birmingham, you'll be centrally located in Birmingham, convenient to Samford University and Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens. This hotel is within close proximity of Red Mountain Park and Alabama Men's Hall of Fame.
Returning to Tennessee today, set forth to Chattanooga. Summer travelers should check the dates of the annual Chattanooga Riverbend Festival. While in Tennessee, don’t miss the opportunity to try a “moon pie”, a favorite Southern snack since the early 1900s.
DRIVING DISTANCE: 148 MI / 238 KM
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Property Location
With a stay at Chattanooga Choo Choo, you'll be centrally located in Chattanooga, steps from Songbirds Guitar Museum and minutes from Hart Gallery. This boutique hotel is within close proximity of Coker Tire Museum and Chattanooga Convention Center.
Nashville, “Music City USA”, is the destination today. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, a multimedia music shrine including movie theatres, costumes, instruments and other artifacts detailing country music’s colorful history. Don’t miss a visit to the Ryman Auditorium and a night at the Grand Ole Opry.
DRIVING DISTANCE: 133 MI / 213 KM
Ramada by Wyndham Nashville/Music Valley
Property Location
With a stay at GuestHouse Inn & Suites Nashville / Music Valley in Nashville (Donelson), you'll be minutes from Texas Troubadour Theatre and Cooter's Place. This hotel is within close proximity of Nashville Toy Museum and Grand Ole Opry Museum.
From Blue Grass to Brass Bands, Kentucky has popular music for every listener. Today’s destination is Louisville, Kentucky, home of the famous Kentucky Derby which takes place at Churchill Downs the first Saturday each May. Recently featured in the movie Sea Biscuit, Churchill Downs is the mecca of American horse racing and home of the Kentucky Derby Museum. Take a short side trip to Bards town and visit My Old Kentucky Home State Park, the inspiration for Stephen Foster’s anthem of the same name which is sung by the crowds every year at the Kentucky Derby. No visit to Kentucky would be complete without a visit to a bourbon distillery, but remember that many Kentucky counties are “dry,” so often there are no tastings. Baseball fans should ensure they fit in a visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum, an interactive museum honoring many of baseball’s greats.
DRIVING DISTANCE: 175 MI /280 KM
Red Roof Inn Louisville Fair and Expo
Property Location
With a stay at Red Roof Inn Louisville Fair and Expo in Louisville, you'll be close to Louisville Mega Cavern and Kentucky Exposition Center. This hotel is within close proximity of Louisville Zoo and Farmington Historic Home.
Today, your tour returns you to the Windy City, Chicago, having visited seven different states, experienced many popular movie set locations, and heard music ranging from blues to jazz to soul to gospel to country to bluegrass and rock’n’roll.
DRIVING DISTANCE: 300 MI /480 KM
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown
Property Location
A stay at Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown places you in the heart of Chicago, minutes from Willis Tower and Skydeck Ledge. This hotel is close to University of Illinois Chicago and Art Institute of Chicago.
A final day in Chicago before you return your car at the airport before your departure flight.
