| Day 1 | Depart Minneapolis at 9:00 am (or points en route to TN later that day) for your first overnight stay near Bloomington, IL. (Some dates also have a bus departing Boston in the morning for the drive through Virginia and overnight in Hagerstown, MD.) |
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| Day 2 | Arrive in Pigeon Forge late afternoon and check into your hotel. Enjoy the pool and rest after the long ride here. |
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| Day 3 | Drive through Smoky Mountains National Park with frequent stops for walks and historical sites. In the evening attend a thigh-slappin' comedy and musical variety show. |
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| Day 4 | Explore Dollywood amusement park for the entire day. Listen to music, try the rides, and watch the craft making. |
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| Day 5 | Pack up your stuff, check out of the hotel, and head to Nashville, TN. Check into the Holiday Inn this afternoon to begin the second portion of your vacation. |
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| Day 6 | Start today by visiting the shops and wax museum on Music Valley Drive. Later attend A Tribute to the King at the Texas Troubador Theatre |
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| Day 7 | Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame in the morning. Browse and shop on Music Row. Visit the shops and wax museum on Music Valley Drive. Dine and dance at the Wildhorse Saloon. Enjoy an evening show at Nashville Nightlife Theater. |
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| Day 8 | Cruise the Cumberland River on the Music City Queen riverboat (exept Feburary tour). Enjoy an evening performance at the famous Grand Ole Opry. |
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| Day 9 | This morning check out of your hotel and begin the ride back to the Midwest (New England on some tours). Overnight near Bloomington, IL, or Hagerstown, MD, depending on the route. |
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| Day 10 | Finish the bus ride back to the Midwest, arriving Minneapolis about 6 pm, or other points en route earlier. (Some tours also have arrivals back in Boston about 6 pm.) |
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