On the Road From Asheville to Nashville: The Quintessential South
10 days
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Country music, bourbon whiskey and horseracing — what could be more Southern? Join local experts as you journey from Asheville to Nashville to discover the distinct flavor of the South.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Experience an exclusive, behind-the-scenes visit to an American Saddlebred horse farm
- Take a field trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame and enjoy a private performance with one of Nashville’s top songwriters
- Join a master craftsman at Berea College Crafts to make a craft and learn about the artistic heritage of Appalachia
What's this trip about?
Country music, bourbon whiskey and horseracing — what could be more Southern? Join local experts as you journey from Asheville to Nashville to discover the distinct flavor of the South.
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Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Itinerary
Day
1
Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation
Asheville, NC D Four Points by Sheraton Asheville Downtown
Activity note: Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m. Please fill out and return the MEAL ORDER FORM at the back of this packet by 30
Day
S PRIOR TO YOUR PROGRAM START DATE.
Afternoon: Program Registration. After you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table in the lobby to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing an up-to-date schedule that reflects ...
Day
S PRIOR TO YOUR PROGRAM START DATE.
Evening: Evening at leisure. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead. We are about to embark on a special learning adventure, a journey through exceptional and diverse history, culture, sights, and sounds of the quintessential South.
Day
2
Biltmore Estate, Explore Asheville
Asheville, NC B,L Four Points by Sheraton Asheville Downtown
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Breakfast: In the hotel restaurant, ou...
Day
3
WDVX Blue Plate Special®, Appalachian Music
Berea, KY B,L,D Boone Tavern Hotel
Activity note: We will drive to Knoxville, Tennessee for the afternoon, and then continue on to Berea, Kentucky. The drive to Knoxville is about 116 miles (187km), approximately 2 hour...
Day
4
Craft Project With A Master Craftsman, Festival Dancers
Berea, KY B,L,D Boone Tavern Hotel
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5
Buffalo Trace Distillery, Community Dinner
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6
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Day
7
Behind the Scenes at Churchill Downs
Louisville, KY B,L Galt House Hotel
Activity note: Walking up to 1/2 mile; standing for up to an hour at a time; paved and grassy surfaces.
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8
Nashville Highlights
Nashville, TN B,L Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
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Day
9
Country Music Hall of Fame, Songwriter, Free Time
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Program Concludes
Nashville, TN B
Activity note: Hotel check out by 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures. Best wishes for all your journeys!
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Price per day$230
Last Updated: 2/8/2022
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Meals Included
- 23 Meals
- 9 Breakfasts
- 8 Lunches
- 6 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Age Requirements
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