Best of the Midwest

15 days,Chicago to Chicago
Trip Code: NUCC

Encountering the blues in Chicago and Memphis, going country dancing in Nashville, enjoying the best barbecue in St Louis, listening to jazz in sultry New Orleans, relaxing in Panama City Beach, hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains

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While the East and West coast hog the attention, the Midwest is bursting with opportunities and this 15-day adventure serves it up right. Get a taste of the American heartland with barbecue in St Louis, a Cajun dinner in New Orleans or a slice of deep dish pizza in Chicago. Then burn off those calories hiking in the Smoky Mountains and hitting the dance floor in Nashville. This is a unique chance to witness a cross-section of the United States of America. Dig in.

What's Included

  • Dinner and line dancing in Nashville, Hiking in the Smoky Mountains, Cajun dinner in New Orleans, barbecue dinner in St Louis, Deep dish pizza dinner in Chicago.
  • 4 Dinners (Allow USD300-350 for meals not included.)
  • Hotels (14 nts)
  • Air-conditioned private touring van
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
  • Small group experience; Max 13, avg 10.
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Places Visited
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Day 1 Chicago

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Louisville

Morning drive to Louisville with optional visits to the Kentucky Derby Museum or a free tour of the Jim Beam Distillery.

Day 3 Nashville (1D)

Enjoy an evening in 'Music City' with an included dinner at a country music bar and even learn some line dancing. Nashville's up-and-coming food scene and incomparable live music scene puts this city on everyone's to-do list.

Day 4 Asheville

Nestled into the Blue Ridge Mountains, spend the afternoon exploring the town, visiting one of the many local microbreweries and pubs or art galleries. This is a good chance to try your first Carolina-style barbeque.

Day 5 Atlanta

Spend the day hiking in the Smoky Mountains before arriving into Atlanta late in the day. This is a great city to try out some authentic southern soul food and wash it down with some traditional southern sweet tea.

Day 6-7 Panama City Beach

Known throughout the US as a Spring Break destination, Panama City beach is much more. Relax with the white sand and emerald waters and enjoy optional activities like fishing and boat trips.

Day 8-9 New Orleans (1D)

Arrive to the 'Big Easy' and enjoy an evening in the French Quarter including a traditional Cajun dinner. Choose to enjoy some local music, take a swamp tour or a steamboat ride.

Day 10-11 Memphis

Explore Memphis, the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll and home to the blues. Option to visit Elvis' Graceland, the National Civil Rights Museum or tour Sun Records, the label that gave Johnny Cash and Elvis their start.

Day 12-13 St Louis (1D)

Drive to St Louis. Visit the Gateway Arch, with an option to take a ride to the top. For dinner, enjoy the best barbeque spot in town.

Day 14 Chicago (1D)

Morning drive to Chicago. Enjoy a Chicago-style deep dish pizza farewell dinner.

Day 15 Chicago

Depart at any time. Chicago has many options for activities and sightseeing and we recommend booking pre- or post-accommodation before or after your tour.

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