MELODIES OF BRANSON, NASHVILLE & MEMPHIS - OCTOBER 18 - 26, 2021 - HOLIDAY VACATIONS
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Melodies of Branson, Nashville & Memphis OC TOBER 18 - 26, 2021
Branson
Melodies of Branson,
Nashville & Memphis
OCTOBER 18 - 26, 2021 Additional dates may be available College of the Ozarks
Delight in the roots of Americana with a musical tour of The Heartland focusing
on rock ‘n’ roll, country music, and faith-based entertainment and attractions.
DAY 5: G R ACEL A ND Mountaintop” speech. After, we head phones, and much more that docu-
DAY 1: F LY TO SPR INGFIELD the campus including its towering Parton’s Stampede, an exciting vari- Get ready to explore home of out to Nashville, stopping for a lunch ments and honors the history of
Today, arrive in Springfield, Missouri, chapel and quaint walkways. Dubbed ety show featuring music, live ani- “the King” himself, Elvis Presley. break on your own in Jackson, the country music. Later, enjoy free time
the “Birthplace of Route 66.” We “Hard Work U” by The Wall Street mals, comedy, and pyrotechnics. B,D Graceland is considered the birth- city made famous by the Johnny and dinner on your own, perhaps
check-in to our hotel and start to Journal, students work for their tuition place of Rock ‘n’ Roll for this reason. Cash and June Carter country hit venturing out to experience some
get in the spirit of the Mid-South. and are not allowed to take out loans DAY 3: H E A RTL A ND We take a Graceland tour that will single. When we arrive in Nashville, Nashville local favorites like its famed
ENTERTA INMENT tickle your imagination as you we’ll visit Loretta Lynn’s Ranch for a hot chicken, fried catfish, and region-
for their education. Enjoy lunch on
You have the morning and midafter- consider how Elvis purchased the down-home country welcome before ally-specific style of barbecue. B,L
DAY 2: B R A NSON your own at Branson Landing, choos-
going to our hotel for the evening.
After breakfast, we depart for ing from a wide selection of restau- noon to yourself to explore Branson 10,266-square-foot mansion on the
or relax. During that time, you can 14-acre property when he was only At the ranch, experience “Western DAY 8: R Y M A N AUDITOR IUM
Branson, beginning the morning with rants while strolling its scenic board- Town” which sits upon the historic This morning, we begin at the
walk along Lake Taneycomo. In the visit the Titanic Museum, marvel at 22 years old. There is also a museum
a tour of the College of the Ozarks Grist Mill waterfall. Here, you may historic Belle Meade Historic Site
the massive Shepard of the Hills and exhibition center where you can
where you’ll get a sense of its unique evening, we start our musical adven- explore the various museums and & Winery to learn the history of this
Fish Hatchery, or get lost in nostalgia see his famed jumpsuits, film memo-
intersection between faith and the lib- tures with a Holiday Vacations gift shops while also soaking up the mansion and museum. We stop for
at the World’s Largest Toy Museum. rabilia, platinum and gold records,
eral arts that permeates this part of Welcome Dinner four-course This afternoon we come together for and interactive exhibits. Enjoy lunch classic country vibes on a massive lunch at Merchants Restaurant
the country. Appreciate the beauty of Southern feast followed by Dolly the Mike Walker Show at Hamners’ on your own before we embark on a deck overlooking the waterfall and before taking part in a tour of the
Variety Theater. Be delighted by the Memphis city tour. The evening will Hurricane Creek. B historic Ryman Auditorium. The
gifts of this talented artist, laughing be yours to explore or relax. B Grand Ole Opry put down roots
Mike Walker Show at DAY 7: C OUNTRY MUSIC
Courtesy of Mike Walker Lasting Impressions at Hamners’ Variety Theater
out loud at his hilarious imperson- at the Ryman in 1943 when live TV
Hamners’ Variety Theater ations and being captivated by his DAY 6: A RRIV E IN NASHV ILLE H A LL OF FA ME and radio was sweeping the country.
We conclude with a farewell dinner
spot-on tributes to musical legends. Before we head to Nashville, we pay Start the day with a savory breakfast
We’ll continue entertainment into the a visit to one more site in Memphis, before we go on a Nashville city tour and live show at the Nashville
evening with a George Strait “King the National Civil Rights Museum, followed by an included lunch. After, Nightlife Dinner Theater. B,L,D
of Country” tribute show. B,D where we’ll learn about and reflect we visit the Country Music Hall of
on the history of civil rights in our Fame where we celebrate the rich DAY 9: F LY HOME
DAY 4: M EMPHIS country. The exhibits trace a com- musical genre with digital archives Arrive home with whimsical memo-
Today, say goodbye to Branson as prehensive history of the American and collections including Bob Pinson ries of our time in the heartland. B
we make our way through the heart- Civil Rights Movement from the Recorded Sound, Photograph, Oral
land on a drive to Memphis where 17th century to present. Once the History, Moving Image, and Objects.
we’ll stay for two nights. Upon arrival, Lorraine Motel, the museum site is The collections contain 98% of all
we visit the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum precisely where Dr. Martin Luther pre-WWII country recordings and
before checking-in to our hotel. King Jr. was assassinated in 1968 hundreds of interviews with songwrit-
ers, recording artists, and performers
LE I SU R ELY
Spend the night relaxing and resting after giving his powerfully faithful AC T I V I T Y L E V E L
up for an active day to follow. B and controversial “I’ve Been to the as well as stage costumes, micro- Refer to General Information for details
Listen to the Melodies
Discover powerful performances, exclusive collections, and the home of “the King.”
Your Experience Includes
Our unmatched Holiday Advantage includes ALL accommodations, admission to attractions,
motorcoach transportation, baggage handling at hotels, professional Tour Director, and local
guides, plus airfare, fuel surcharges, government fees, and airport & departure taxes.
A fully-refundable deposit of only
$200 per person will reserve your Motorcoach
space and prices are guaranteed Flights
1 2 3 # of Overnights
upon receipt of the deposit. Call us
today at 888-554-5208. MO
1 Springfield
Earn a $100 Holiday 2 Branson
Downtown Memphis Vacations Travel Credit TN 3 Nashville
View our NEW online travel shows AR 2
Memphis
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13 Excellent Meals Featuring Attractions & Highlights Price Per Person
© Photo courtesy of Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
• Lunch at Merchants Restaurant • College of the Ozarks guided tour ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED!
• Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner Double...............$3499 per person
• Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Show
at Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater Single...................4399 per person
• Leisure time in Branson Triple/Quad subject to availability
B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner • Mike Walker Show at Hamners’ Deposit: $200 per person
Variety Theater
Guaranteed Price: Your price is
All Accommodations Featuring • A Tribute to George Strait Show guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit.
• 1 night in Springfield • Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum Final Payment: August 19, 2021
Full refund 61 days prior to departure
• 2 nights in Branson • Graceland tour
• 2 nights at the Hilton Garden Inn • Memphis city tour
Memphis Downtown Departure Points
Country Music Hall of Fame • Leisure time in Memphis
Sherman - Albertsons, 100 E. Taylor St.
• 3 nights in Nashville
• National Civil Rights Museum Ardmore - Holiday Inn, 2207 North
• Loretta Lynn’s Ranch Rockford Rd.
• Nashville city tour Transportation provided to/from
Dallas/Fort Worth International
• Country Music Hall of Fame
Airport Departure points subject
• Leisure time in Nashville to change.
• Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
• Ryman Auditorium tour
trademarks of EPE. All Rights Reserved. Elvis
© EPE. Graceland and its marks are
Presley™ © 2020 ABG EPE IP LLC
Graceland Memphis
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Attractions & Highlights
Witness performance hall legacies, larger-than-life live shows, and historical sites.
Ryman Auditorium
Tour the Ryman, considered among
the world’s top performance halls.
It started in 1885 when passionate
evangelist Sam Jones led a tent
revival of 5,000 people including
Nashville executive Thomas G.
Ryman who was so moved that he
built the Union Gospel Tabernacle.
When a game-changing show pro-
moter arrived in the 1920s, the
building was transformed into
Nashville’s leading cultural hub, first
known as the Carnegie of the South.
Dolly Parton’s Stampede
Dinner Show
Delight in dinner theater during our
time in Branson! A “Stampede style”
family tradition, experience world-
class performances featuring mag-
nificent horses and trick riders in a
35,000-square-foot arena with play-
ful competition, high-speed stunts,
special effects, and wonderful live
music. Stroll the Horse Walk to meet
the 32 animal stars of the show.
With a four-course feast included,
we know why it’s The World’s Most
Visited Dinner Attraction!®
Belle Meade Historic Site
& Winery
Learn the intimate stories of Belle
Meade’s history with a guided tour
© Photo courtesy of Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
of the 1853 mansion. Discover a
century’s worth of history told from
the point of view of the families
and laborers who worked to create
what is now America’s leading
Thoroughbred Horse Farm. After
the tour, enjoy a complimentary
wine tasting.
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