Chattanooga & Knoxville: TN Birthday Bash

Chattanooga & Knoxville: TN Birthday Bash

Trip Duration: 6 Days

 

 

Trip Inclusions:

• Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners

• Tour Director

• Overnight accommodations

• Deluxe motorcoach transportation

• Baggage handling and gratuities

• Taxes

 

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Knoxville Sightseeing Tour

Enjoy a historic guided tour of Knoxville, TN. You will see the famous Gay Street historical landmarks of the Tennessee Theatre, the Bigou Theatre along the Tennessee River, and much more!

 

Rock City Garden

Tour Rock City Gardens, a true marvel of nature, featuring massive rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species and a breathtaking 'See 7 States' panoramic view.

 

Tow Truck Museum

It all started more than 20 years ago when a group of dedicated towing professionals, the Friends of Towing, decided to recognize outstanding individuals in the towing and recovery industry worldwide, record the industry's history, collect and display artifacts and memorabilia in a museum setting, and provide information about the industry to the public. The first Hall of Fame class consisted of 27 members and today has grown to include over 300 distinguished towing professionals.

 

Dinner Cruise on the Southern Belle Riverboat

Enjoy an evening dinner cruise with views of the beauty of both the river and the city, giving you gorgeous views of Chattanooga that you can only experience from the Southern Belle, all while enjoying a fantastic meal!

 

Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

Known as "America's Most Amazing Mile," The Incline's trolly style cars climb through the natural beauty surrounding historic Lookout Mountain at a breathtaking 72.7% grade - straight up! Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenic views of the mountains and valleys from the observation windows on the train as well as the panoramic views from the observation tower at The Incline's top station.

 

Battles for Chattanooga

Visualize Chattanooga's Civil War history as the battles come to life in a digital panoramic display. This one-of-a-kind storytelling experience uses the latest technology to bring to life the tumultuous battle days of one of our country's greatest struggles fought here in November of 1863. Hear and see about Chattanooga's Battle Above the Clouds and Sherman's assault on Missionary Ridge before his historic March to the Sea. See an excellent relic and weapon collection while perusing the bookstore for well-known works about the Civil War. After you learn about the battles, be sure to take a walk over to Point Park - site of the famous Battle Above the Clouds.

 

Chattanooga Choo-Choo Hotel

The Chattanooga Choo-Choo is the only Historic Hotels of America resort in Chattanooga, TN. The Terminal Station in Downtown Chattanooga has been converted into the most fun and beautiful of all Chattanooga hotels.

 

Songbirds Guitar Museum

Visit the Songbirds Guitar Museum in Chattanooga. Through special exhibits and interactive videos, you will learn and be inspired as you embark on the remarkable journey through the history of the guitar and its impact on pop culture and music overall.

 

Tennessee Aquarium

Visit the Tennessee Aquarium and enjoy a remarkable journey from the mountains to the sea as you explore above and below the surface in the Aquarium's two buildings.

 

Birthday Bash Dinner Party

Enjoy a delicious meal and entertainment at the hotel as we celebrate our 77th Birthday! We'll celebrate with dancing and fun!

 

Missionary Ridge Local Train Ride

Travel along one of the original railroad lines in Chattanooga, crossing four bridges and passing through pre-Civil War Missinary Ridge Tunnel,which was completed in 1858.

 

National Medal of Honor Heritage Center

The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center is dedicated to connecting people with this history. Featuring life-sized exhbits that tell the real-life stories of these ordinary people who demonstrated extraordinary heroics under the most difficult circumstances. Each of the immersive exhibits will use innovative technologies to combine the sights and sounds of the Medal of Honor narratives with a vibrancy and immediacy of what happened on that day.

 

 

Need to Know:

 

 

Accessibility:

Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Accommodations Day 1 and 5: Country Inn & Suites, Wytheville, VA

The hotel features a fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool.

 

Guestrooms include coffee maker, hairdryer, iron/board, microwave, and refrigerator.

 

Bus #2 if needed will stay at Comfort Inn & Suites Wytheville, VA

 

The hotel features a fitness center and indoor pool.

 

Guestrooms include coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/board, microwave, and mini-fridge.

 

Accomadations Day 2: Cumberland House Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

The hotel features a fitness center. Guestrooms include hair dryer, iron/board, coffee maker and mini-fridge.

 

Accommodations Day 3 and 4: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga, TN

The hotel features a fitness center and indoor pool.

 

Guestrooms include coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/board, microwave, and mini-fridge.