Hayes and Jarvis USA & Canada 2020

USA
The Deep South
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MEMPHIS
& BEYOND
The home of soul music and
birthplace of the blues, Memphis
is a layer cake of music, history
and heritage. Walk the same
streets as Johnny Cash and see
B.B. King’s name in neon lights
along Beale Street
SHOPPING
Round out your Memphis experience
with a spot of shopping. For retail
therapy that’s a little less touristy head
down to Overton Square where you’ll
find a selection of unique and locally
owned stores and restaurants.
EXPERT
ADVICE
Don’t miss the
Peabody duck
march at the
Peabody Hotel
CUISINE
No trip to Memphis is complete without
experiencing their famous BBQ. You
can’t really go wrong wherever you
decide to tuck in, but some of our
favourite BBQ joints are: Central BBQ
in East Midtown, The Pig on Beale and
just a short walk from the Peabody you
will find Rendezvous and their famous
dry rub ribs.
ELVIS
Graceland promises an unforgettable trip
to see the King’s record collection and
assortment of cars. For true Elvis fans,
take a drive down the US 78 across the
border into Mississippi and the small
town of Tupelo, Elvis Presley’s birthplace.
CULTURE
Hop on the free shuttle between
Graceland, Sun Studio, the Memphis
Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and the Memphis
Music Hall of Fame. Stop in at the Stax
Museum of American Soul Music, or visit
the National Civil Rights Museum to learn
about the turbulent period which shaped
American history.
WHERE TO NEXT?
Combine your stay in Memphis with a
visit to Nashville and New Orleans, or
head over to Kentucky for a Bourbon
tasting experience.
If you’ve got questions, or there’s
something you’re not sure about
when it comes to booking a holiday,
simply talk to us and we’ll take care of
everything. All you have to do is travel
10-DAY SELF-DRIVE
BLUEGRASS AND
BOURBON
Experience the best of Tennessee and
Kentucky. Take a stroll down Beale
Street in Memphis, head up to Rock
City Gardens in Chattanooga, explore
hiking trails in the Great Smoky
Mountains and drive past horse farms
on your way to Lexington and Louisville.
Enjoy the lively honky-tonks in the
home of country music Nashville before
heading back to Memphis.
HIGHLIGHTS
n See Elvis’ former home, Graceland
n Visit the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in
Lynchburg
n Explore the Great Smoky Mountains
n Take the Urban Bourbon Trail in Kentucky
n Visit the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
12-DAY SELF-DRIVE
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, ROCKETS
AND ELVIS
This trip travelling through Alabama,
Tennessee and Georgia will be a big hit
among music fans. Stroll through
Birmingham’s historic downtown, visit the
legendary Sun Studios in Memphis and
FAME studios in Muscle Shoals. Get your
country on in Nashville and explore the
US Space and Rocket Center in
Huntsville before finishing your journey
in cosmopolitan Atlanta.
HIGHLIGHTS
n Discover Birmingham’s Civil Rights history
n Visit the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum in Memphis
n Stop by Elvis’ birthplace in Tupelo
n Hit the honky-tonks on Broadway for some
fantastic live music
n Step back in history at Margret Mitchell
House in Atlanta
ABOVE:
Graceland, Memphis
RIGHT:
B.B. King’s
Blues Club
OPPOSITE, TOP
TO BOTTOM;
Sun Studio,
Memphis; Neon
sign at Central
BBQ; Elvis Presley
Automobile
Museum,
Graceland;
Motorcyclists,
Beale Street
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