The Smokies
Cascading waterfalls, roaming wildlife and a view that stretches out over 500,000 acres.
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Misty Mountain Music
This 6-day tour takes travelers through the Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge, and Louisville, featuring scenic beauty, entertainment, and cultural experiences. The journey begins with an overnight in Covington, KY, followed by a stop at the historic Boone Tavern in Berea, KY, before arriving in Pigeon Forge, TN for a three-night stay. Evening entertainment includes Dolly's Pirates Voyage Dinner Show.
Day 3 is spent at Dollywood, where visitors enjoy live music, crafts, thrilling rides, and seasonal attractions. Dinner features the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, followed by a return to Dollywood for nighttime performances. On Day 4, travelers take a scenic drive through Great Smoky Mountain National Park, shop in Gatlinburg, and tour the Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery. The evening includes dinner at Applewood Farmhouse and a live country music show.
Heading home, the group stops in Louisville, KY, for a visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum, followed by dinner and a show at the Derby Dinner Playhouse before an overnight stay in Clarksville, IN. The tour concludes as travelers return home with memories of the Smokies, music, and fun experiences.
Hosted Holidays® by Lamers Tour & Travel is a great way for travelers who don't live near one of our departure cities to join us on any tour. We'll help you determine the best city to fly into and coordinate meeting up with the group. Please note that in addition to the overall trip cost, if you're participating in Hosted Holidays®, you'll be responsible for your own airfare as a separate charge.
Day 1
The beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains awaits us as we meet out travel companions. Enjoy lunch before continuing our journey to the first night in Covington, KY at the Holiday Inn, Covington, KY.
Day 2
We continue traveling through Kentucky today, stopping at Berea for lunch at the historic Boone Tavern. Owned and operated by Berea College, the tavern is more of a roadhouse than its name would indicate. Students of the tuition-free Berea College operate Boone Tavern. It has recently undergone an extensive remodeling. Later we continue to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and our accommodations at the Inn on the River right in Pigeon Forge for the next three nights. This evening we enjoy Dolly's Pirates Voyage Dinner Show!
B, L, DDay 3
After a fresh breakfast, meet your local guide for visit to the Dolly Statue, downtown Sevierville and finally we spend most of the day at Dolly Parton’s famous musical theme park, Dollywood. Nestled in the foothills of the Smokies, Dollywood has something for everyone. More than a dozen tages feature the best in country, bluegrass, mountain and gospel music. Craftsmen demonstrate blacksmithing, glass blowing and wood carving. For the very brave, take a ride on the award-winning wooden roller coaster.
We whisk you away to dinner, where we can have time to laugh and engage with the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, a long time classic and enjoyable attraction!
Return to Dollywood for the evening performanes and beautiful displays of lights and decorations.
Depending on the time of year, you will embrace different themes and attractions at Dollywood. Theme changes based on the season.
Day 4
This morning we take a drive through Great Smoky Mountain National Park with a local guide. The scenery is beautiful. Watch for the wildlife residing in the park. The park has one of the most diverse ollections of flora and fauna in the United States. Later we spend some time shopping in Gatlinburg, gateway to the park. You will enjoy a tour and tasting at Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery at the Holler in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping for that perfect souvenir. Tonight indulge in an included dinner at the locally famous and delicious Applewood Farmhouse then take your seats and tap your toes at the Country Tonite Show.
B, DDay 5
We will leave Pigeon Forge this morning heading for our overnight accommodations in the Louisville, KY area. Of course we halt at the ‘big bat’ to visit the Louisville Slugger Museum to see how baseball bats are made and learn the history of some of the more famous bats. This evening we will enjoy dinner and a show at the Derby Dinner Playhouse. Overnight at our accommodation in Clarksville, IN.
B, DDay 6
With the beauty and music of the Smokies in our memories, we continue home to family and friends.
BB=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D =Dinner
Images courtesy of NPS.gov and Dollywood.com
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ALLENTON | ALLENTON P&R Lot 6689 County Rd W (Hwy 33 at I-41) |
| APPLETON | APPLETON P& R Lot US 41/County E (Ballard Rd) 7-day |
| BELOIT | BELOIT McDonald's 2881 Milwaukee Rd |
| BLACK RIVER FALLS | BLACK RIVER FALLS Perkins, N6209 Oasis Rd |
| BURLINGTON | BURLINGTON Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36) |
| CEDAR GROVE | CEDAR GROVE Citgo, 905 Sauk Trail (I-43 Exit 113) |
| COTTAGE GROVE | COTTAGE GROVE 4708 County Hwy TT Sun Prairie, WI |
| DE PERE | DE PERE I-41 Exit 163-Main Ave Hwy G, P&R 7-day |
| DEFOREST | DEFOREST 5012 Elephant Trail, P&R 7-day |
| DELAFIELD | DELAFIELD Hwy 83 North of I-94 (Exit 287) P&R 2-day |
| DENMARK | DENMARK McDonald's 610 Depere Rd |
| FOND DU LAC | FOND DU LAC Park & Ride Lot - West Rolling Meadows Dr- 7 Day |
| FOND DU LAC (HD) | FOND DU LAC Former Home Depot Parking Lot 844 W Johnson St |
| GERMANTOWN | GERMANTOWN McDonald's N92W17512 County Line Q |
| GOERKES CORNERS | GOERKES CORNERS Bluemound & Barker Roads at I-94, P&R 5-day |
| GREEN BAY HOTEL J | GREEN BAY HOTEL J- **Overnight Room Required** Hotel J 2620 S Packerland Dr |
| GURNEE | GURNEE McDonald's 5555 Grand Ave Hwy 132 E. |
| JANESVILLE | JANESVILLE Kwik Trip Plaza, 3359 Milton Ave |
| JOHNSON CREEK | JOHNSON CREEK 350 N Watertown Rd I-94 Exit Hwy 26, P&R 10-day |
| JUNEAU | JUNEAU Lamers Bus Lines, 548 S Fairfield Ave |
| KENOSHA | KENOSHA McDonald's, 12214 75th St (Hwy 50) |
| LA CROSSE | LA CROSSE Lamers Bus Lines, 326 Sky Harbour Dr |
| LAKE DELTON | LAKE DELTON Home Depot Parking Lot 136 Commerce St |
| LOMIRA | LOMIRA Midwestern Shooters 191 Church St, (S. End of Lot) |
| MADISON | MADISON American Center, 5601 Eastpark Blvd, P&R 7-day |
| MANITOWOC | MANITOWOC Frontage Rd Hwy 151 East at I-43, P&R 7-day |
| MENASHA | MENASHA Lamers Bus Lines, 1825 Novak Dr |
| MKE BROWN DEER | BROWN DEER 43 W Brown Deer Rd at I-43, P&R 5-day |
| MKE COLLEGE | COLLEGE P & R SOUTHWEST LOT I-43/I-94/County ZZ SW LOT P&R 5-day |
| MKE GOOD HOPE | GOOD HOPE Good Hope Rd West - I-41, P&R 5-day |
| MKE HALES CORNERS | HALES CORNERS S 108th St (Hwy 100 & I-43), P&R 5-day |
| MKE SOUTH | MKE SOUTH McDonald's, 6262 S 13th St |
| MKE WATERTOWN PLANK | WATERTOWN PLANK RD 10600 W Watertown Plank Rd, P&R 5-day |
| MOUNT PLEASANT | MOUNT PLEASANT McDonald's, 13343 Washington Ave (Hwy 20) |
| NEW LISBON | NEW LISBON McDonald's, 1701 E Bridge St. |
| NEW LONDON | NEW LONDON Wal-Mart, 1717 N Shawano St. (South End of Lot) |
| OCONOMOWOC | OCONOMOWOC I-94 & County Rd P (I-94 Exit 283), P&R 2-day |
| OSHKOSH | OSHKOSH Burger King, 800 S Washburn (I-41 @ 9th Av) |
| PLOVER | PLOVER 1800 Plover Rd (Hwy B) Fmr. Younkers Lot-SE corner |
| PORT WASHINGTON | PORT WASHINGTON 150 E. Seven Hills Rd, P&R 2-day |
| PORTAGE | PORTAGE Petro Truck Plz.N5800 Kinney Rd (I-90/94 & Hwy 78) |
| ROCKFORD MACHINE SHED | ROCKFORD MACHINE SHED Machine Shed, 7475 E State St (Business US 20), IL |
| ROTHSCHILD | ROTHSCHILD Lamers Bus Lines, 2415 Trailwood Ln. |
| SHAWANO | SHAWANO Boarders Inn & Suites, W7393 River Bend Rd. |
| SHEBOYGAN | SHEBOYGAN Michael's Parking Lot, 3424 Kohler Memorial Dr. |
| TOMAH | TOMAH Kwik Trip,310 E McCoy Blvd, Hwy 21/12, (SW corner) |
| WAUPACA | WAUPACA Mobil Travel Ctr, 1222 W Fulton St (Hwys 10 & 54) |
| WISCONSIN RAPIDS | WISCONSIN RAPIDS Lamers Bus Lines, 2611 W Grand Ave. |
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