Your Daily Itinerary |
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Day 1 | Depart by van from Minneapolis about 9 am, or points en route to Memphis, for the first day's drive to northern Missouri.
(If you are on the air version your tour begins "Day 2".) |
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Day 2 | Arrive this evening settle into the hotel and get ready for your musical vacation! |
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Day 3 | Explore the history and tradition of the Mississippi River at Mud Island. Tour the Rock and Soul Museum featuring historic instruments and events describing the progression of the blues. |
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Day 4 | Learn about Martin Luther King and our nation’s cultural journey at the National Civil Rights Museum. Head downtown to listen to and dance to the blues on world famous Beale Street, birthplace of the blues. |
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Day 5 | Top off this amazing city tour with a visit to Sun Studios, and see where Elvis recorded his first album. At Graceland, tour the mansion and board Elvis’ private plane, the Lisa Marie. |
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Day 6 | Depart mid morning by air, or by van for the drive north. If you are on the bus you will overnight in Iowa or Illinois. |
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Day 7 | Arrive in Minneapolis around 5 pm (or points en route earlier). (If you are on the air version your tour ends on "Day 6" above.) |
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