DUNLAP HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR JEN REECE, DIRECTOR DESTINATION: NASHVILLE, TN, and ATLANTA & SAVANNAH, GA DATES: June 2017 SUGGESTED ITINERARY AS OF MAY 7, 2015 DAY ONE 7:00 AM Motor coaches arrive at Dunlap High School begin loading Dunlap, IL 8:00 AM Depart for Nashville, TN (461 miles, 8 hours drive time plus stops) PM Lunch en route (student cost) 5:00 PM Arrive at a local Nashville Area Hotel PM Check in; freshen up for the evening 6:00 PM Load motor coaches; depart for the Wildhorse Saloon 6:30 PM Enjoy a group buffet dinner with a group line dancing lesson! Menu to include: garden salad, shaved beef brisket, hickory smoked pulled pork, wild horse baked beans, southern cole slaw, yeast rolls and corn bread, fruit cobbler and unlimited coffee, tea, water, and soda 8:30 PM Load motor coaches; depart for the hotel PM Relax and enjoy the pool
DAY TWO 8:30 AM Breakfast at the hotel 9:30 AM Load motor coaches; depart for Covenant Presbyterian Church AM Dunlap High School Choir performance *To be set up by the director* 11:00 AM Load motor coaches; depart for the Country Music Hall of Fame PM Tour the Hall of Fame: Step into the world of country music and discover the stories behind the songs. See over 3,000 stage costumes, original song manuscripts, instruments & personal items on display. OPTION Dunlap HS Choir Performance at the Country Music Hall of Fame (outside) PM Lunch at the museum (Student cost) 2:30 PM Load motor coaches; depart for Grand Ole Opry PM Enjoy a Backstage Tour: A tour of the Opry House provides a behind-the-scenes look at country's most famous show and a true entertainment business phenomenon, complete with great stories about the Opry and its members as well as enough photo opportunities to fill any Nashville scrapbook 3:45 PM Load motor coaches; depart for the Sante Fe Cattlemen s Club 4:15 PM Enjoy a group dinner: Menu Includes: choice of char grilled chicken breast, pulled pork shoulder, and backstage shattered beef and cheddar. Served with a garden salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert, coffee, tea, & water. (Subject to change) 5:30 PM Load motor coaches; depart for the Grand Ole Opry OPTION Dunlap HS Choir pre-show performance opportunity Outdoor venue on the Opry Plaza 20 minute performance 7:00 PM Enjoy a performance at the Grand Ole Opry During any given Opry show, audiences can expect the best in country, bluegrass, comedy, gospel, and more performed by Country Music Hall of Famers, Opry members who helped establish the Opry as the home of country music, revered superstars, and rising rookies just starting to make names for themselves. The Grand Ole Opry celebrates the diversity of all the musical styles under the country music umbrella. 10:00 PM Load motor coaches; depart for the hotel - Private nighttime security at the hotel (10:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m.) -
DAY THREE 8:45 AM Check out; load motor coaches 9:00 AM Depart for Atlanta, GA (248 miles; 4 ½ hours drive time) PM Lunch en route (student cost) 2:30 PM Arrive at the Georgia Aquarium The Georgia Aquarium opened on November 23, 2005 as the World s Largest Aquarium. With 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water, and more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, you re sure to see things you ve never seen before! Trixie and Alice, the new female whale sharks, have arrived! View photos and video footage of their arrival. 4:30 PM Load motor coaches; depart for The Varsity Diner PM Meal Voucher provided for dinner 5:30 PM Load motor coaches; depart for Turner Field 755 Hank Aaron Dr SE (404) 522-7630 Before the game enjoy activities such as pre-game pep rallies, or test your hitting or throwing skills at Scout's Alley in the west pavilion. Grab a bite to eat at the Chop House situated above the Braves bullpen, and visit the Braves Museum & Hall of Fame. PM Enjoy the Atlanta Braves VS??? -Based on 2016 schedule- Afterwards Load motor coaches; depart for an Atlanta Area Hotel PM Check in; relax
DAY FOUR 8:45 AM Check out; load motor coaches 9:00 AM Depart for Emory University AM Dunlap High School Choir participates in a clinic with Dr. Eric Nelson -Based on availability- -set up by the director- PM Lunch on campus (student cost) 12:00 PM Load motor coaches; depart for Savannah, GA (248 miles; 4.5 hours drive time) 5:00 PM Arrive in Savannah, GA at Lady & Son s Restaurant America loves the "First Lady of Southern Cooking" Paula Deen and her The Lady & Sons restaurant in Savannah, Georgia. The Lady & Sons had its humble beginnings in June 1989, when Paula and her sons Jamie & Bobby launched the Bag Lady catering company out of her home. Soon after, the family's landmark restaurant opened its doors to much acclaim. The Lady & Sons offers The Lady's Southern Buffet daily for Lunch and Dinner. In addition The Lady & Sons offers a full menu packed with Deen Family Signature dishes Monday through Saturday, for Lunch and Dinner. 5:15 PM Enjoy a group dinner buffet (based on availability) 7:00 PM Load motor coaches; depart on a Walking Ghost Tour 9:00 PM Load motor coaches; depart for a Savannah Area Hotel PM Check in; relax unpack
DAY FIVE 9:00 AM Load motor coaches; depart for Performance Opportunity AM Dunlap HS Choir performance at TBD 11:00 AM Depart for the Riverboats 11:30 AM Boarding time for the cruise 12:00 PM Enjoy the lunch cruise aboard Savannah Riverboats Your captain will narrate both way to on the Savannah River to include the founding of Savannah in 1773 and its present day importance as one of the leading industrial ports in our nation. Lunch in include either ham or turkey sub sandwich with cheese, toppings, chips, cookies and tea or lemonade. 1:00 PM Load motor coaches; depart for Savannah s Historic District The Historic District of Savannah is the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with cobblestone streets, manicured gardens, and oak-shaded parks drizzling with silvery Spanish Moss. The perfect Georgia vacation destination for all ages abuzz with art, culture, festivals, concerts, live theater, outdoor cafes, gourmet restaurants, and true Southern hospitality. The largest National Historic Landmark District in the United States, Savannah contains more than twenty city squares filled with museums, churches, mansions, monuments and famous forts of the Revolutionary & Civil War eras. Afternoon Exploring and shopping on your own (student cost) PM Dinner on your own ($20 meal money provided) 7:00 PM Load motor coaches; depart for The Historic Savannah Theatre 8:00 PM Enjoy a Show (based on 2016 schedule) 9:45 PM Load motor coaches; depart for the hotel
DAY SIX 8:45 AM Check out; load motor coaches 9:00 AM Depart for Tybee Island If you ve not experienced the ambiance and relaxing lifestyle of a pristine seaside resort, you owe it to yourself to visit Tybee Island Savannah s Beach! Drive 20 minutes east of Savannah, GA, and you ll find Tybee, boasting five miles of public beach backed by undulating sand dunes waving their sea oats and endless views of the Atlantic Ocean perfect for sunbathing, walking, biking, sailing, fishing, or frolicking like the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins in the rolling waves. 10:00 AM Enjoy your day at the Beach PM Lunch on your own (student cost) 4:00 PM Load motor coaches; depart for home (956 miles; 16 hours drive time) PM Dinner en route (student cost) DAY SEVEN AM Breakfast en route (student cost) 10:00 AM Arrive at Dunlap High School