Atlanta Self Drive Tours
Get more from your Atlanta self drive with this suggested Atlanta fly drive tour.
|
|
![]() |
|||
|
||||
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 CenterDay 3 Atlanta-Nashville
Distance: 245 MilesAlong 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 MilesSoak 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 MilesJackson 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 MilesEnjoy 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 MilesFrom 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 MilesTravel 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 MilesHistoric 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 MilesCharleston 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 MilesLeave South Carolina's coast and head back inland on your return trip to Atlanta.
Hotel: Days Inn Downtown
