The Smokies
Cascading waterfalls, roaming wildlife and a view that stretches out over 500,000 acres.
View Dates & BookRidge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains and Southern Appalachian music culture. This is America's most visited national park.
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 Hampton Inn & Suites on the Parkway for the next three nights. This evening we enjoy the musical stylings and family feuding at the Hatfield’s & McCoy’s Dinner Show*.
*For the Sept. 30 departure, the Hatfield & McCoy's Dinner show will be on Day 3.
Day 3
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. Later, more great entertainment and fun at the Pirates Voyage Dinner Show*.
B, DDay 4
This morning we take a drive through Great Smoky Mountain National Park. 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. 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 the Hampton Inn 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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