Our journey today will take us through TENNESSEE, KENTUCKY, and into FLORENCE, KY which we will call our home for the next three nights.  We will arrive in time for you to freshen up before we head back out for dinner at one of the nice restaurants in the area.         

MEALS INCLUDED - Breakfast & Dinner

Today, we travel over to PETERSBURG, KY as we explore THE CREATION MUSEUM. The state-of-the-art Creation Museum allows you to venture through biblical history, stunning exhibits, botanical gardens, planetarium, petting zoo, and much more. This afternoon, we will enjoy an audio tour of the AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM.  Dedicated to the art and history of commercial signs and sign making, the American Sign Museum is proud to be the largest public museum dedicated to signs in the United States! Covering more than 100 years of American sign history in 20,000 square feet of indoor space, the museum is a walk through the ages of technology and design. Another highlight this afternoon will be the KROHN CONSERVATORY.  The land in the park used to belong to Nicholas Longworth and he called it his Garden of Eden.  First opened in 1933, the conservatory has many features in a style called Art Deco that was very popular in 1933. Tonight, we enjoy dinner at one of the nice restaurants in the area.       

MEALS INCLUDED - Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Today, we travel to WILLIAMSTOWN, KY to experience THE ARK ENCOUNTER featuring a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old. From the moment you turn the corner and the towering Ark comes into view, to the friendly animals in the zoo, to the jaw-dropping exhibits inside the Ark, you will experience the pages of the Bible like never before. Although there is an elevator to aide you in experiencing of this massive structure, there is a good amount of walking involved. This is a FULL DAY; so, make sure to have on your walking shoes. This afternoon, we head south to our hotel in GEORGETOWN, KY to get a head-start on tomorrow’s adventures. Before turning in for the night, we will take time for dinner at one of Georgetown’s local favorites. 

MEALS INCLUDED - Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Today is all about LOUISVILLE. We begin our day with the KENTUCKY DERBY MUSEUM. The Kentucky Derby Museum is one of the premier attractions in Louisville celebrating the tradition, history, hospitality and pride of the world-renowned event that is the Kentucky Derby. As the exclusive tour partner of Churchill Downs, we will explore this famous racetrack on a guided tour, experience two floors of family-friendly, interactive exhibits, and get our hearts racing and emotions soaring watching “The Greatest Race,” an epic 18-minute movie in a 360°, 4K high resolution theater! Included with this tour is a visit to the stables, where you will have an opportunity to take pictures with the Museum’s Resident Thoroughbred and companion pony. Next, it is PICNIC TIME. We will enjoy a pre-selected boxed lunch aboard the BELLE OF LOUISVILLE.  So, grab your seat, sit back and relax while traveling down the OHIO RIVER on this MAGNIFICANT PATTLEWHEELER. After lunch, we make our way over to LOUISVILLE SLUGGER MUSEUM & FACTORY. You’ll be close enough to see the wood chops fly on our GUIDED FACTORY TOUR. See every step in the bat-making process and witness history-in-the-making.    

MEALS INCLUDED - Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

This morning, we make our way to MEMPHIS, TN; known for its’ influential strains of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll. We will arrive in time for a BACKBEAT MEMPHIS CITY TOUR along with a local Step-on Guide.  This is a city tour like no other!! This evening, we will walk in the shoes of Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Johnny Cash as we tour the legendary Memphis Studio … SUN STUDIO. Man, the musical history we have experienced today!!

MEALS INCLUDED - Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner 

Well, it’s time to head for home. But WOW, what a lot to take in and remember. We have seen and experienced so much!! As we make our way back to East Texas, you will certainly enjoy visiting with all of our new friends as we end NOAH’s ARK & MORE! The conclusion of our wonderful tour will have us back in Tyler about 6:00pm.        

MEALS INCLUDED - Breakfast & Lunch