Atlanta Self Drive Tours

Get more from your Atlanta self drive with this suggested Atlanta fly drive tour.

 
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Suggested Self Drive Tour Itinerary For Atlanta

Day 1 Atlanta Arrival

Arrive in Atlanta. Pick up your car and proceed to your hotel.
Hotel: Days Inn Downtown

Day 2 Atlanta

Enjoy a day in Atlanta, which started as railroad junction in the 1830s and quickly became the transport hub of the South. Its strategic importance was a large part of the reason it made such an inviting target for General Sherman's Union Army, which razed it during the Civil War. Visit Fairlie-Poplar, African American Panora Milesc Experience, Grant Park, Atlanta History Center

Day 3 Atlanta-Nashville

Distance: 245 Miles
Along the way enjoy a classic Southern ride on Chattanooga's "Choo-Choo" train. In Lynchburg tour the legendary Jack Daniel whisky distillery. Proceed to Nashville that evening.
Hotel: Milesllennium Maxwell

Day 4 Nashville-Memphis

Distance: 209 Miles
Soak up the sounds in the country music capitol by visiting the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Experience the South's tumultuous history at the Tennessee State Museum. Leave the city early enough to arrive in Memphis for a late dinner.
Hotel: Wyndham Garden

Day 5 Memphis

Explore the birthplace of the blues by taking in a performance in one of the entertaining Beale Street blues bars. Drive out for a tour of Graceland, see the original bomber Memphis Belle, or monorail to the unique Mud Island.

Day 6 Memphis - Jackson

Distance: 217 Miles
Jackson was founded in 1821 at the site of a trading post situated on a bluff on the west bank of the Pearl River. Jacksonians are extremely proud of their famed southern hospitality and attractions. Visit the Mississippi Museum of Art, the Smith-Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, along with the Old Capitol Museum and other venues.
Hotel: La Quinta Inn

Day 7 Jackson - New Orleans

Distance: 189 Miles
Enjoy a drive through the heart of the old South en route to New Orleans. The city's unique geography, sandwiched between Lake Pontchartrain and the mighty Mississippi River, shaped the flavors of the only cuisine native to North America.
Hotel: Radisson Hotel

Day 08 New Orleans

The "Big Easy" is a melting pot of European culture and Southern charm. Stroll through the French Quarter and admire it's distinctive architectural styling, then experience the festive frenzy on Bourbon Street. Steamboat river tours are available on "Proud Mary" inspired paddleboats.

Day 9 New Orleans-Pensacola

Distance: 188 Miles
From city life to beach blankets in only a few short hours. Relax on the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy a swim in the warm blue water. Wander through Pensacola's Seville District or head to the premium beaches of Santa Rosa Island.
Hotel: Travelodge

Day 10 Pensacola-Tallahassee

Distance: 196 Miles
Travel along the Gulf coast through the untouched wildlife preserves and natural habitats. Fishing villages and Emerald Coast provide ample distraction on the way.
Hotel: Red Roof Inn

Day 11 Tallahassee-Savannah

Distance: 301 Miles
Historic Savannah is home to some of the South's most beautifully restored houses. Take a relaxing afternoon walk and a picnic in one of the many green parks throughout the city.
Hotel: Days Inn Historic

Day 12 Savannah-Charleston

Distance: 105 Miles
Charleston truly represents the grandeur and elegance of the South. Gorgeous tree-lined avenues add to the charm of the antebellum architecture.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Riverview

Day13 Charleston-Atlanta

Distance: 290 Miles
Leave South Carolina's coast and head back inland on your return trip to Atlanta.
Hotel: Days Inn Downtown

Day 14 Atlanta Departure

Return your car at the airport before your departure flight.

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