Early today we board our
comfortable Prevost motorcoach and
head deep into the beautiful Blue Ridge
Mountains. This afternoon we tour the
incredible Tennessee Aquarium, the
largest and most complete freshwater
aquarium in the world. Next door in the
IMAX 3D state-of-the-art theater, you'll
feel like you're in the movie, not just
watching it! This evening, relax and
enjoy a delicious dinner. We spend two
nights in Chattanooga. (D)
Day 2
RUBY FALLS • LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
& INCLINE RAILWAY • ROCK CITY
• SOUTHERN BELLE RIVERBOAT &
DINNER:
Today we'll see why Chattanooga
has earned the nickname “Scenic Center
of the South.” Ruby Falls is located in
Twin Caves under the battlefield, 1,120
feet below the surface. The falls drop
145 feet in a solid sheet of water. We'll
ride the world famous Incline Railway
to the top of rugged and beautiful Lookout
Mountain. On a clear day you'll be
able to see seven states from Lover's
Leap at Rock City Gardens. We'll see
Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose
Village, where millions of years of geological
history have been etched into
these stone formations. Tonight you
may relax as we cruise the Tennessee
River aboard the Southern Belle and
enjoy an included dinner at the Mayor's
Mansion Inn. (D)
Day 3
FIELDS OF THE WOOD •
OCONALUFTEE VISITOR CENTER •
HOME:
Today we head for home. As we
cross the Blue Ridge Mountains we
pause to visit Fields of the Wood, where
the Ten Commandments are spelled
out on the mountainside in 6-foot
letters of huge white stones. We travel
scenic Hwy 74 through the Nantahala
National Forest arriving in Cherokee
for a lunch stop. We visit Oconaluftee
Visitor Center including a gift shop,
river trail, and historic Mountain Farm
Museum, showing a glimpse of early
life in the region. We continue our drive
through the mountains en route home.
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Come with us on an unforgettable journey along the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, one of the top 45 places to visit worldwide. On this tour, we'll explore the wonders of the region. Begin by boarding our comfortable motorcoach and venturing into the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. Experience the awe-inspiring Tennessee Aquarium, the world's largest freshwater aquarium, followed by an immersive IMAX 3D movie. Indulge in delicious dinners and spend two nights in Chattanooga. Day two takes us to Ruby Falls, hidden 1,120 feet beneath the battlefield, where a spectacular 145-foot waterfall awaits. We'll ride the renowned Incline Railway to the top of Lookout Mountain, marvel at Rock City's geological wonders, and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Tennessee River aboard the Southern Belle, followed by dinner at the Mayor's Mansion Inn. On our way home, we'll visit Fields of the Wood, explore the Oconaluftee Visitor Center and Mountain Farm Museum, and drive through the scenic Nantahala National Forest.
