Today we
travel north through the Blue Ridge
mountains of western North Carolina
and Tennessee. We visit the Museum
of Appalachia, a living history museum
that interprets the pioneer and early
20-century period of the Southern
Appalachian area. We enjoy an included
lunch together before making our way
to the Cincinnati area for a 2-night stay. (L)
Day 2
CREATION MUSEUM • STARGAZER’S
PLANETARIUM • LUNCH • JUNGLE
JIM’S INTERNATIONAL MARKET:
It’s
just a short drive to the state of the art,
“Answers in Genesis” Creation Museum.
The museum brings the pages of the
Bible to life, casting its characters and
animals in dynamic form and placing
them in familiar settings. You can personally
interact with many of the 160 exhibits.
Walk through the Garden of Eden, see
life-size dinosaurs, and enjoy the Special
Effects Theatre. Lunch is included at
the Museum before taking our seats at
the Stargazer’s Planetarium where we
learn about the heavens from a biblical
perspective. Late this afternoon we
explore Jungle Jim’s International Market.
With more than 200,000 square feet of
shopping space there are over 180,000
products from which to choose from 70
different countries. In addition to all the
grocery items, you’ll find food demonstrations
and lots of fun and interesting
items you many have never seen. (L)
Day 3
ARK ENCOUNTER • DINNER:
Today
we have a full day to explore and
experience the life-sized Ark. Built
according to the dimensions given in
the Bible, the Ark Encounter has dozens
of exhibits within this unique attraction
bringing to life the biblical account of
Noah’s Ark. We learn how Noah and his
family could have fit and cared for the
animals on the Ark. Other exhibits showcase
what Noah and his world were like
before the flood, while others highlight
the enormous impact the flood has had
on our world. The Answers Center hosts
daily presentations with world-class
creation apologetics speakers. There is
a massive family playground, built for kids
of all abilities. You may choose to soar
through the air on zip lines (additional
cost), reaching up to 50 mph and 17
stories high or visit animals from around
the world at the Ark Encounter’s Ararat
Ridge Zoo. Take a break from exploring
and enjoy dinner at Emzara’s Café before
we travel to the Lexington, Kentucky
area for our overnight stay. (D)
Day 4
CUMBERLAND FALLS • HOME:
Mid
morning we arrive at Cumberland
Falls State Park, known as the “Niagara
of the South.” The 125-feet wide curtain
of water is dramatic day or night. We
travel home with the memory of the
insightful and delightful time we had
these past few days.
