Plan B - Georgia and the Carolinas Road Trip

Sunday, April 09, 2017
Cordova, Tennessee, United States
Okay, on Saturday we came to terms with the fact that we aren't going to Ireland, We unpacked the suitcases (it was easier because I didn't have to do laundry!!) Then we went to the library to get some travel books and plan a road trip. 
   










 



 
To start with we will leave Memphis and drive through Birmingham, Atlanta and Macon to Savannah (we want to avoid Atlanta if possible because of the horrible traffic due to the bridge collapse. We'd like to get past Atlanta before spending the night, maybe in Macon.)
 
Then spend time in
  • Savannah, GA (with maybe a jog to Jekyl Island)
  • Charleston, SC (and Hilton Head)
  • Myrtle Beach, NC 
  • Wilmington, NC (with maybe a jog to Bald Head Island)
  • Raleigh-Durham, NC (Duke University & University of North Carolina)
  • Mount Airy, NC (aka Mayberry)
  • Asheville, NC (the Biltmore Estate)
  • Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • South Pittsburg, TN  
We aren't sure how many days in each place. We are leaving Tuesday, 4/11 and plan to be home on the 29th or 30th. Since it's a road trip, nothing is carved in stone. We don't even reserve hotel rooms until an hour or two before we get there. Especially since many times we don't even know where "there" will be. So if you have suggestions of things not to miss, or some place near our route that we should go, please tell us.  

I started reading "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" set in Savannah and now we're getting excited about our new adventure. Stay tuned!!
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Susie
2017-04-10

I didn't see Crawford, TN on your itinerary when you are in East Tennessee. I know a place where you don't have to make a reservation and have lovely accommodations in the mountains of the Cumberland Plateau. And the hosts are friendly, intelligent and good looking!

Susie
2017-04-10

I didn't see Crawford, TN on your itinerary when you are in East Tennessee. I know a place where you don't have to make a reservation and have lovely accommodations in the mountains of the Cumberland Plateau. And the hosts are friendly, intelligent and good looking! And your friend, Bryan C. lives in Wilmington, NC.

Mary
2017-04-10

I knew you'd come up with an interesting plan B. I loved the book. Let me know what you think when you finish it.

Patty Farrar
2017-04-10

I'm so happy you are going someplace!We went to Hilton Head a year ago and it was just beautiful there. Went on a tour in Savannah...very interesting ! I'm sure you will enjoy your trip ...Have FUN !!!

Patty Farrar
2017-04-10

I'm so happy you are going someplace!We went to Hilton Head a year ago and it was just beautiful there. Went on a tour in Savannah...very interesting ! I'm sure you will enjoy your trip ...Have FUN !!!

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