Rhythms of the South Self Drive
Atlanta, GA
Enjoy your choice between two exciting itineraries that explore the historic and musical southern U.S.
Highlights
- Hotels are subject to change
- Self Drive can finish in Orlando or Atlanta - Let your reservations agent know which option you would like
- Day 1 - Atlanta Arrival
- Day 2 - Atlanta
- Day 3 - Atlanta - Nashville
- Day 4 - Nashville - Memphis
- Day 5 - Memphis
- Day 6 - Memphis - Vicksburg
- Day 7 - Vicksburg - Natchez - Baton Rouge - New Orleans
- Day 8 - New Orleans
- Day 9 - New Orleans - Pensacola
- Day 10 - Pensacola - Tallahassee
- Day 11 - Talahassee - Savannah
- Day 12 - Savannah - Charleston
- Day 13 - Charleston - Atlanta
- Day 14 - Atlanta Departure
Arrive in Atlanta. Pick up your car and proceed to your hotel.
Meals Included: RoInn at the Peachtrees an Ascend hotel Collection Member
Property Location Inn at the Peachtrees an Ascend hotel Collection Member is in the heart of Atlanta, walking distance from Museum of Design Atlanta and AmericasMart. This hotel is within close proximity of The Children's Museum of Atlanta and World of Coca Cola.
Enjoy a day in Atlanta, which started as railroad junction in the 1830s and quickly became the transport hub of the South. Its strategic importance was a large part of the reason it made such an inviting target for General Sherman's Union Army, which razed it during the Civil War. Visit Fairlie-Poplar, the African American Panoramic Experience, Grant Park or the Atlanta History Center.
Meals Included: RoInn at the Peachtrees an Ascend hotel Collection Member
Property Location Inn at the Peachtrees an Ascend hotel Collection Member is in the heart of Atlanta, walking distance from Museum of Design Atlanta and AmericasMart. This hotel is within close proximity of The Children's Museum of Atlanta and World of Coca Cola.
Along the way, stop to see the Chattanooga "Choo Choo" train. In Lynchburg tour the legendary Jack Daniel's whisky distillery. Proceed to Nashville in the evening.
Meals Included: RoSuper 8 Nashville - Downtown / Opryland Area
Property Location With a stay at Super 8 Nashville - Downtown / Opryland Area in Nashville, you'll be within the vicinity of Nashville Toy Museum and Grand Ole Opry. This motel is within the vicinity of Cooter's Place and Texas Troubadour Theatre.
Soak up the sounds in the country music capital by visiting the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Experience the South's tumultuous history at the Tennessee State Museum. Leave the city early enough to arrive in Memphis for a late dinner.
Meals Included: RoComfort 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.
Explore the birthplace of the blues by taking in a performance in one of the entertaining Beale Street blues bars. Drive out for a tour of Elvis Presley's home Graceland; see the original bomber, Memphis Belle; or monorail to unique Mud Island.
Meals Included: RoComfort 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.
Today visit Vicksburg National Military Park which commemorates the campaign, siege, and defense of Vicksburg in 1863. There's over 1,300 monuments, markers and plaques, a 16-mile tour road and a national cemetery, the nation's largest burial site of Civil War Union soldiers and sailors with graves totaling over 17,000.
Meals Included: RoQuality 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.
Enjoy a drive through Natchez and Baton Rouge, the heart of the old South en route to New Orleans. New Orleans' unique geography, sandwiched between Lake Pontchartrain and the mighty Mississippi River, shaped the flavors of the only cuisine native to North America.
Meals Included: RoHampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market Area
The Big Easy is a melting pot of European culture and southern charm. Stroll through the French Quarter and admire it's distinctive architectural styling, then experience the festive frenzy on Bourbon Street. Steamboat river tours onboard restored paddleboats are a great way to experience the mighty Mississippi.
Meals Included: RoHampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market Area
Drive from city life to beach blankets. Relax on the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy a swim in the warm blue waters of the Atlantic Coast. Wander through Pensacola's Seville District or head to the beaches of Santa Rosa Island.
Meals Included: RoLa Quinta Inn Pensacola
Property Location With a stay at La Quinta Inn Pensacola in Pensacola, you'll be close to University Town Plaza and University of West Florida. This hotel is within close proximity of West Florida Hospital and Pensacola State College.
Travel along the Gulf Coast through the untouched wildlife preserves and natural habitats that dot the landscape. Fishing villages and the Emerald Coast provide ample distraction on the way. Sprinkled with southern charm, Tallahassee's landscape mixes antebellum architecture and modern innovation.
Meals Included: RoCasa Bella Inn & Restaurant
Property Location When you stay at Casa Bella Inn & Restaurant in Pittsfield, you'll be in the mountains and within the vicinity of White River Golf Club and Green Mountain National Golf Course. This inn is within the region of Lefferts Pond and Gifford Woods State Park.
Historic Savannah is home to some of the South's most beautifully restored houses. Take a relaxing afternoon walk and picnic in one of the many green parks throughout the city.
Meals Included: RoHoliday Inn Express Savannah South I-95 - Richmond
Property Location When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Savannah South I-95 - Richmond in Richmond Hill, you'll be close to Richmond Hill Historical Society Museum. This hotel is within the vicinity of Sterling Links Golf Club and Savannah Festival Outlet Center.
Charleston truly represents the grandeur and elegance of the South. Gorgeous tree-lined avenues add to the charm of the antebellum architecture.
Meals Included: RoLa Quinta Inn & Suites Charleston Riverview
Property Location With a stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites Charleston Riverview in Charleston (West Ashley), you'll be convenient to Charleston City Marina and College of Charleston. This hotel is within close proximity of Medical University of South Carolina and Cannon Park.
Leave South Carolina's coast and head back inland on your return trip to Atlanta.
Meals Included: RoInn at the Peachtrees an Ascend hotel Collection Member
Property Location Inn at the Peachtrees an Ascend hotel Collection Member is in the heart of Atlanta, walking distance from Museum of Design Atlanta and AmericasMart. This hotel is within close proximity of The Children's Museum of Atlanta and World of Coca Cola.
Return your car at the airport before your departure flight
Meals Included: Rogallery
