St. Charles Parks Department Cardinals vs Braves & Nashville Charm Sept 16-20, 2018 Itinerary

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St. Charles Parks Department Cardinals vs Braves & Nashville Charm Sept 16-20, 2018 Itinerary Sunday, September 16, 2018 6:30am Depart Blanchette Park, St.

11:30am-12:30pm Lunch stop at Culver s Restaurant ~Lunch on Your Own~ Culver s Restaurant 140 S. Hampton PL Clarksville, TN 37040 12:30pm Depart for Chattanooga, TN.

Hampton Inn-Chattanooga West 74 Starview Lane Chattanooga, TN 37419 Phone: 423-602-5350 5:40pm Depart for dinner 6:00pm-7:30pm Dinner at Hennen s Restaurant Hennen s Restaurant 193 Chestnut Street

1 St. Charles Parks Department Cardinals vs Braves & Nashville Charm Sept 16-20, 2018 Itinerary Sunday, September 16, :30am Depart Blanchette Park, St. Charles, MO for Chattanooga, TN with rest stop & lunch stop in route. 8:20am Rest Stop with Coffee & Donuts at Rend Lake Rest Area. 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch stop at Culver s Restaurant ~Lunch on Your Own~ Culver s Restaurant 140 S. Hampton PL Clarksville, TN :30pm Depart for Chattanooga, TN. Move Clocks forward one hour to Eastern Daylight Savings Time. 4:30pm Check into overnight lodging. Hampton Inn-Chattanooga West 74 Starview Lane Chattanooga, TN Phone: :40pm Depart for dinner 6:00pm-7:30pm Dinner at Hennen s Restaurant Hennen s Restaurant 193 Chestnut Street Chattanooga, TN Phone: Menu Salad: Choice of Caesar Salad, House Salad or Soup of the Day Entrée: Sirloin Ten ounce cut, served with choice of asparagus or herb-mashed potatoes. Stone Seared Salmon served over creamy spinach risotto. Finished with a lemon-date emulsion. Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Grilled Chicken with asparagus, tomatoes and roasted mushrooms. Finished with house made pesto. Braised Beef Short Ribs over herb-mashed potatoes and green beans. Finished with natural jus. Chicken Picatta lightly breaded, served with a lemon white wine caper sauce, choice of asparagus or Herb-mashed potatoes. Beverage: Iced Tea or Soda Dessert: Warm Bread Pudding with dried cranberries. Finished with a warm praline sauce. 1

Monday, September 17, 2018 6:00am-8:00am Deluxe Continental Breakfast at our hotel at your leisure.

access to the world headquarters of CNN with a private tour experience.

over the world. We will also get a more indepth look at how the world s largest news organization operates.

~Lunch on Your Own following Tour in CNN Center Food Court~ CNN One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: 404-827-2300 1:00pm Depart for World of Coca-Cola

2 Monday, September 17, :00am-8:00am Deluxe Continental Breakfast at our hotel at your leisure. 7:15am Bags down by the bus for loading 8:00am Depart for Atlanta, GA 10:40am-1:00pm We visit CNN Center in downtown Atlanta and get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the world headquarters of CNN with a private tour experience. We will take a 50-minute walking guided tour through the halls of CNN Center and get an inside look at how a live broadcast is produced and sent to viewers all over the world. We will also get a more indepth look at how the world s largest news organization operates. From the historic first newscast to the now living legacy, we learn how CNN became the worldwide leader in news. ~Lunch on Your Own following Tour in CNN Center Food Court~ CNN One CNN Center Atlanta, GA Phone: :00pm Depart for World of Coca-Cola 1:30pm-3:30pm We take a self-guided tour of the World of Coca-Cola Museum. Boasting a collection of more than 200 historical artifacts, a 4-D theatre experience, and interactive museum exhibits, the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta does far more than whet your whistle! Pay homage to the birthplace of the world s most popular soft drink and learn how a simple beverage became a global sensation and a must-see Atlanta attraction. 2

World of Coca-Cola 121 Baker Street NW Atlanta, GA 30313 Phone: 404-676-6074 Although the World of Coca-Cola is about more than

You can also line up for a photo with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear, look behind the scenes at the bottling process, or head to the

3:30pm Depart for Marietta, GA 4:00pm Check into overnight lodging for two-night stay.

the Atlanta Braves. 7:15pm-? We visit Sun Trust Park and watch our St.

3 World of Coca-Cola 121 Baker Street NW Atlanta, GA Phone: Although the World of Coca-Cola is about more than its namesake product, the tasting room remains a highlight. At the sampling bar, you can choose from more than 100 different Coca-Cola brand beverages from around the world, including flavors such as Fanta Melon Frosty and Bibo Candy Pine-Nut. You can also line up for a photo with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear, look behind the scenes at the bottling process, or head to the vault that contains Coca-Cola s signature secret formula. Oh, and don t forget to do the 4-D theatre experience, it s amazing! 3:30pm Depart for Marietta, GA 4:00pm Check into overnight lodging for two-night stay. Drury Inn & Suites-Marietta 1170 Powers Ferry Pl Marietta, GA Phone: :30pm Depart for Sun Trust Park home of the Atlanta Braves. 7:15pm-? We visit Sun Trust Park and watch our St. Louis Cardinals compete against the Atlanta Braves in their brand-new stadium. Sun Trust Park opened on April 13, 2017 with a seating capacity of 41,500. Our seats are in the Terrace Infield Section # 233. ~Dinner on Your Own~ Sun Trust Park 755 Battery Ave. Atlanta, GA Phone: After the game we head back to the Drury Inn & Suites-Marietta, a short distance away. 3

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 6:00am-8:15am Deluxe Continental Breakfast at our hotel at

and broadcast booth, the Hank Aaron Terrace, the INFINITY Club, a luxury suite, Monument

(Tours are subject to revision based on stadium operations) Sun Trust Park 755 Battery Ave.

11:30am-3:00pm We visit one of Atlanta s crown jewels and one of its most popular

4 Tuesday, September 18, :00am-8:15am Deluxe Continental Breakfast at our hotel at your leisure. 8:15am Depart for Sun Trust Park for a Stadium Tour. 9:00am-10:30am Enjoy a Guided Stadium Tour of the brand-new Sun Trust Park. Some of the stops we will make on the tour are the Xfinity Rooftop, the Braves press box and broadcast booth, the Hank Aaron Terrace, the INFINITY Club, a luxury suite, Monument Garden, Below the Chop and finish in the Braves Clubhouse Store. (Tours are subject to revision based on stadium operations) Sun Trust Park 755 Battery Ave. Atlanta, GA Phone: :30am Depart for the Georgia Aquarium 11:30am-3:00pm We visit one of Atlanta s crown jewels and one of its most popular attractions Georgia Aquarium. The Georgia Aquarium houses more than a hundred thousand animals and represents several thousand species, all of which reside in 10 million US gallons of 4

marine and salt water. It was the largest aquarium in the world from its opening in 2005 until 2012, when it was surpassed by Marine Life Park in Singapore.

sharks, beluga whales, California sea lions, bottlenose dolphins and manta rays.

3-million US gallon exhibit the aquarium as a whole was designed around the whale shark exhibit.

The aquarium s animals are displayed in seven galleries and exhibits: Tropical Driver, Ocean Voyager, Cold Water Quest, River Scout, Dolphin Celebration, Pier 225 and

5 marine and salt water. It was the largest aquarium in the world from its opening in 2005 until 2012, when it was surpassed by Marine Life Park in Singapore. ~Lunch on Your Own in the Café Aquaria~ Georgia Aquarium 225 Baker Street NW Atlanta, GA Phone: The Aquarium s notable specimens include whale sharks, beluga whales, California sea lions, bottlenose dolphins and manta rays. The aquarium is the only institution outside of Asia that houses whale sharks, which are kept in a 6.3-million US gallon exhibit the aquarium as a whole was designed around the whale shark exhibit. The aquarium has also been home to as many as five 11-foot beluga whales at once. The aquarium s animals are displayed in seven galleries and exhibits: Tropical Driver, Ocean Voyager, Cold Water Quest, River Scout, Dolphin Celebration, Pier 225 and Aquanaut Adventure. 3:00pm Depart for Drury Inn & Suites for rest break. 5:30pm Depart for Sun Trust Park home of the Atlanta Braves. 7:15pm-? We visit Sun Trust Park and watch our St. Louis Cardinals compete against the Atlanta Braves in their brandnew stadium. Our seats are in the Terrace Infield Section # 233. ~Dinner on Your Own~ Sun Trust Park 755 Battery Ave. Atlanta, GA Phone: After the game we head back to the Drury Inn & Suites-Marietta, a short distance away. 5

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 6:00am-8:30am Deluxe Continental Breakfast at our hotel at your leisure.

of rare, vintage guitars like no other on earth.

~Lunch on Your Own at Nearby Restaurants~ Songbirds Guitar Museum 35 Station Street Chattanooga, TN 37408 Phone: 423-531-2473 Travel through time and experience the evolution of the guitar

We learn the origins of rock and roll from gospel to blues to R&B to the sounds of Motown and the invasion of the British.

6 Wednesday, September 19, :00am-8:30am Deluxe Continental Breakfast at our hotel at your leisure. 7:30am Bags down by the bus for loading 8:15am Depart for Chattanooga, TN 10:00am-1:00pm We make a stop in Chattanooga, TN and visit the recently opened Songbirds Guitar Museum, a collection of rare, vintage guitars like no other on earth. The guitars in this collection are some of the finest in the world and were crafted during a century of musical, social and political advances that shape how we live today. ~Lunch on Your Own at Nearby Restaurants~ Songbirds Guitar Museum 35 Station Street Chattanooga, TN Phone: Travel through time and experience the evolution of the guitar from the 1920s through the 1970s with this permanent collection of guitars. We learn the origins of rock and roll from gospel to blues to R&B to the sounds of Motown and the invasion of the British. See and hear the impact of surf music and the rural acoustic music of country, bluegrass and folk. Each exhibit features the guitars that made the music as well as the stories and artist that brought them to life. Exhibits showcase music history from the 1930s through the 1970s with over 300 classic American acoustic and electric instruments on display at once. Over 1,700+ fretted instruments in their constantly growing anthology with over 30 Gibson Sunburst Les Paul guitars from 1958 through These guitars are the most expensive of their kind and are considered by many to be the Holy Grail of electric guitars. 6

1:00pm Depart for Nashville, TN 3:30pm Check into overnight lodging at Gaylord Opryland Resort.

Resort & Convention Center is the top choice. Enjoy the beautiful gardens in three spacious atriums throughout the resort.

shops located throughout the complex. The nine acres of indoor gardens are stunning with waterfalls that cascade, creating a beautiful rhythm as you stroll.

The on-site gym offers cardio equipment, while two outdoor pools and one indoor pool allow you to cool off after your workout.

7 1:00pm Depart for Nashville, TN 3:30pm Check into overnight lodging at Gaylord Opryland Resort. Gaylord Opryland Resort 2800 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN Phone: When it comes to a premier hotel stay in the city of Nashville, the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is the top choice. Enjoy the beautiful gardens in three spacious atriums throughout the resort. The hotel offers 2884 stylish guest rooms, 19 on-site restaurants offering cuisine from coffee shops to casual fare to fine dining and more than 14 specialty retail shops located throughout the complex. The nine acres of indoor gardens are stunning with waterfalls that cascade, creating a beautiful rhythm as you stroll. Take a ride on the Delta Flatboat through the indoor river to see the hotel from new angles. The Gaylord Opryland Resort also offers several recreational areas. The on-site gym offers cardio equipment, while two outdoor pools and one indoor pool allow you to cool off after your workout. Grand Ole Opry House and Opry Mills, a superregional shopping Mall are located on the loop road surrounding the Gaylord Opryland Resort. A free shuttle leaves from each atrium in the resort for the Grand Ole Opry House and Opry Mills at regular intervals. Check with the hotel concierge for departure and arrival times for hotel shuttle service. 7

5:30pm Depart for General Jackson Showboat 6:15pm We board the General Jackson Showboat 7:00pm-10:00pm Join us for America s most entertaining cruise!

While rollin down the river, we will enjoy stunning views, a delicious meal freshly prepared by their chefs and toe-tapping entertainment with their Nashville Nights stage show in their

With its elegant lacy filigree and stately design, the boat is reminiscent of the opulence of the American Victorian era.

The General Jackson Showboat is named after the first steamboat to operate on the Cumberland River in 1817 which was named after President Andrew Jackson, whose historic home The Hermitage is

8 5:30pm Depart for General Jackson Showboat 6:15pm We board the General Jackson Showboat 7:00pm-10:00pm Join us for America s most entertaining cruise! We will experience Nashville as it can best be seen from the beautiful Cumberland River. While rollin down the river, we will enjoy stunning views, a delicious meal freshly prepared by their chefs and toe-tapping entertainment with their Nashville Nights stage show in their two-story Victorian Theatre in the center of the boat. One of the largest showboats ever built, the grand General Jackson is an elegant triumph of American ingenuity. With its elegant lacy filigree and stately design, the boat is reminiscent of the opulence of the American Victorian era. Showboats have long been a colorful part of our nation s history, and this most unique Nashville attraction epitomizes the grace and grandeur of the Old South. The General Jackson Showboat is named after the first steamboat to operate on the Cumberland River in 1817 which was named after President Andrew Jackson, whose historic home The Hermitage is 15 minutes from the dock. General Jackson Showboat 2812 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN Phone: Menu Salad: Romaine and spinach with garlic croutons, Cheddar cheese curd, and red & yellow grape tomatoes. Entrée: Slow Simmered Beef Short Ribs with celery merlot gravy, carrots, onions, fried sweet onions & fresh herbs. Served with baked mac-n-cheese, butter whipped mashed potatoes, glazed carrots with local Tennessee honey, hazelnuts and thyme. 8

Chicken roulade with sun dried tomato romesco sauce and garlic tarragon oil.

Beverage: Iced Tea, Hot Tea, Coffee Dessert: Tennessee butter cake with vanilla cream anglaise Nashville Nights is like spending a week in Nashville in one dynamic hour of entertainment.

Followed by Jam Night at Music City s famous honky-tonks honoring some of Nashville s heroes like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and John & John Carter Cash.

9 Chicken roulade with sun dried tomato romesco sauce and garlic tarragon oil. Served with baked mac-ncheese, butter whipped mashed potatoes, glazed carrots with local Tennessee honey, hazelnuts and thyme. Beverage: Iced Tea, Hot Tea, Coffee Dessert: Tennessee butter cake with vanilla cream anglaise Nashville Nights is like spending a week in Nashville in one dynamic hour of entertainment. Our journey begins with traditional songs from the roots of country music. Followed by Jam Night at Music City s famous honky-tonks honoring some of Nashville s heroes like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and John & John Carter Cash. Then the focus is turned to some of Nashville s famous listening rooms like The Bluebird Café. Our journey continues to dance the night away with toe-tapping favorites. Next on the agenda comes from country music headliners who perform at Nashville s many venues rocking the stage with great production numbers. As the musical week reaches the weekend, they feature some of the songs and stars that have helped make the Grand Ole Opry the iconic landmark that it is today. A versatile and virtuoso showband are our Tennessee tour guides and take the audience on this exciting journey supported by gorgeous costumes, lights and multimedia. Come dine on the best music that Tennessee has to offer! 10:00pm Return to the Gaylord Opryland Resort 9

Thursday, September 20, 2018 6:00am-9:30am ~Breakfast on Your Own~ 8:45am Bags down by the bus for loading 9:30am Depart for Grand Rivers, KY 11:30am-1:30pm Lunch at Patti s 1880 s Settlement Patti

Menu Salad: Fresh Garden Salad & Homemade Flower Pot Bread Entrée: 1 Pork Chop a smaller version of our big house specialty.

Grilled Chicken an 8oz boneless chicken breast, charbroiled and basted with a carefully blended array of herbs and spices. Served with a Baked Potato.

Beverage: Iced Tea, Soda, Coffee Dessert: Bill s Boatsinker Pie a rich dark double fudge topped with coffee ice cream, piled high with whipped cream and drizzled with a chocolate syrup and topped

10 Thursday, September 20, :00am-9:30am ~Breakfast on Your Own~ 8:45am Bags down by the bus for loading 9:30am Depart for Grand Rivers, KY 11:30am-1:30pm Lunch at Patti s 1880 s Settlement Patti s 1880 s Settlement 1793 J H O Bryan Ave Grand Rivers, KY Phone: After lunch you will have some time to visit any of the 8 Gift Shops located on the property. Menu Salad: Fresh Garden Salad & Homemade Flower Pot Bread Entrée: 1 Pork Chop a smaller version of our big house specialty. A half-pound of pork, charbroiled over an open flame and basted with our special seasoning and sauce. Served with a Baked Potato. Grilled Chicken an 8oz boneless chicken breast, charbroiled and basted with a carefully blended array of herbs and spices. Served with a Baked Potato. Catfish Dinner Catfish filets rolled in our special flour and seasoning and deep fried, served with hushpuppies and a Baked Potato. Beverage: Iced Tea, Soda, Coffee Dessert: Bill s Boatsinker Pie a rich dark double fudge topped with coffee ice cream, piled high with whipped cream and drizzled with a chocolate syrup and topped with a cherry Sawdust Pie a coconut, pecan and graham cracker pie, in an egg batter and baked in a flakey pie shell, topped with fresh sliced banana and whipped cream. Our House Specialty! Old Fashioned Butter Crumb Apple A careful mixture of sliced apples, brown sugar and cinnamon baked in a flaky pie and finished with a butter crumb topping drizzled with caramel. 1:30pm Depart for St. Charles, MO with Rest Stop in route. 5:00pm Arrive Blanchette Park, St. Charles, MO 10

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