8-Nights The Rhythm Of Reflection: The Southern U.S. By Design

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On this 9-day tour through The South, spend your days your way. More turn-of-the-century architecture or another sweet tea? March in the footsteps of Civil Rights heroes or boogie through rhythm and blues? Harper Lee mysteries or Helen Keller histories? With complimentary YourChoice excursions, y’all are in for a toe-tapping, lip-smacking, history-packing ride back in time from New Orleans to Nashville.

Why This Tour Has all the Fixin’s:
•An immersive, cultural exploration through the soul of the Old South, from the Magnolia State to Music City.
•A trip through time with sultry nights, soul-food bites, and historic sites of the legends, leaders, and lesser-known heroes of the South.
•Included YourChoice Excursions in New Orleans, Montgomery, and Florence.
•Beignet, done that!

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Florence, AL Florence, AL Deeply enriched with history, blues, culture, and natural beauty, Florence is filled with character alongside the Tennesse River. Here, where you can walk along part of the Trail of Tears, is where you will find the Rosenbaum House--the Alabama structure designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Experience the "Muscle Shoals Sound" resonating in the air of the birthplace of W.C. Handy, known as the "Father of the Blues." A festive town, you can join in on the celebration during one of the many festivals held in Florence, including the Alabama Renassaince Faire, the Trail of Tears Celebration, Frontier Days Celebration, and the Arts Alive Celebration. Guests can scour the wilderness by fishing in the many rivers and lakes of the area, taking in the scenery of the many parks and trails, or golfing at one of the public or private on a warm afternoon.
Nashville Nashville Nashville is the perfect destination for all kinds of visitors - from music lovers to history buffs to Southern lovers to sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. Nashville is the Country Music capital of the world. Have fun searching through the past or getting close to the Country Music stars of the present. Hike, bike, golf, go for a balloon ride and take tours guiding you through the history of country music. View homes of current stars including: Joe Diffie, Bryan White, Brooks & Dunn, Lorrie Morgan, George Jones, Reba McEntire, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Marty Stuart, Dolly Parton and more. Find tons of historic sites from the Civil War dating back to the 1700s.	Destination Guide
Biloxi Biloxi Most of Biloxi's tourist attractions are concentrated on or near water and national recognition of the city's name benefits the entire coast tourism industry. Long stretches of soft white sand and the sound of waves lapping against the shore beckon those seeking serenity and those searching for excitement. Stretch out on the beach and "soak up some rays" or enjoy the heart-racing excitement of a jet ski. Rent sailboats and paddleboats, wade fish, deep sea fish, or play volleyball. Enjoy coastal golf from one of over 20 public courses. For relaxation, take the self-guided walking tour of historic downtown where there are museums, art galleries, unique shops, historical sites, stately homes and charming architecture. For the history buff, visit Beauvior, the last home of Jefferson Davis. See 1880's life, marvel at civil war antiques and memorabilia, and enjoy a quiet moment in the gardens or the cemetery of Civil War veterans. At night Biloxi's "strip" comes alive with action with casino games of chance, live entertainment for dance the night away, and spectacular Las Vegas-style shows.	Destination Guide
Montgomery, AL Montgomery, AL The Civil Rights movement began in Alabama's capital, Montgomery, where a yearlong bus boycott ended in a Supreme Court decision to integrate public transportation in 1956. Today, you can watch a re-enactment of that historical event at the Rosa Parks Library and Museum. The Civil Rights Memorial, the nation's first monument to the Civil Rights movement, honors those who died in the struggle. It was designed by Maya Lin (who also designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.) and features an interactive interpretive center that expands on the stories of the Civil Rights movement martyrs and the topic of social justice. Be sure to visit Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. served as pastor in the 1950s, and the Dexter King Parsonage, where Dr. King and his family lived during many events of the Civil Rights movement. The first capital of the Confederacy (where Jefferson Davis was sworn in as president in 1861), Montgomery is also where the first electric streetcar operated (in 1886) and where the Wright Brothers established the first school of powered flight (in the early 1900s). Alabama's Capitol building, built in 1853, has been extensively restored. Another famous Montgomerian is country-music legend Hank Williams Sr. After Williams' meteoric career ended with his death in 1953 (at age 29), he was laid to rest in Montgomery's Oakwood Cemetery Annex. The Hank Williams Memorial there is one of the holy shrines of country music, though aside from the tombstones of Hank and his ex-wife Audrey, there's not much to see. Fans may also want to make the 60-mi/95-km drive to Georgiana, the small town where the singer spent his early years. At the Wynton M. Blount Cultural Park, you can visit the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts or attend performances of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, which stages highly regarded performances year-round. The final battle of the Creek War (during the War of 1812), led by Gen. Andrew Jackson, was fought at Horseshoe Bend in Daviston (65 mi/105 km northeast of Montgomery). At the Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, you can tour the battlefield by car or hike the trail (phone 256-234-7111; http://www.nps.gov/hobe). Fort Toulouse/Fort Jackson, located in Wetumpka (10 mi/16 km northeast of Montgomery), was the site of the signing of the Treaty of Fort Jackson, the formal end of the Creek War. The 165-acre/70-hectare site hosts an authentic re-enactment, known as Alabama's Frontier, in November. For more information about activities in Montgomery, visit the town's Web site at http://www.visitingmontgomery.com. Montgomery is 90 mi/145 km south of Birmingham.	Destination Guide
New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans is a happy, high-spirited city with the pulsing beat of Dixieland jazz. It delights visitors with its riverboats, Creole cuisine, quaint antique shops and narrow streets of the French Quarter. While here, be sure to take a ride on one of the picturesque trolley cars. Eccentric, elegant New Orleans is strongly connected to both the Mississippi River and the South, but its identity remains aloof from any regional or even national affiliation. It reminds some visitors of European cities, in part because French and Spanish colonial architecture adds an Old World backdrop to some streets. But the feeling of foreignness goes deeper: The celebrated New Orleans atmosphere, cuisine, music, traditions and lifestyle are rooted in an embrace of the decadent and assimilation of the unconventional. New Orleans welcomes all, but is familiar to none, and the result is a city which attracts the romantic, the spiritual, the wild and the inquisitive—all while successfully promoting itself as corporate America’s playground. No matter what is expected from a visit to New Orleans, no one goes home disappointed.	Destination Guide

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8-Nights The Rhythm Of Reflection: The Southern U.S. By Design

Globus

Featured Destinations

Florence, AL

Nashville

Biloxi

Montgomery, AL

New Orleans

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