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This years Northern Natchez
Trace bicycle tour has been modified to
increase the number of nights we stay at the
wonderful inns chosen for this tour and to
cycle some of the fabulous back roads
surrounding the Natchez Trace. The combination
of inn's, extra curricular activities and
cycling make this one the very best tours we
have to offer.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Music City - Nashville, TN
Arrival day! This evening there
will be options to visit one of
the venues that have helped to define
Nashville as the Music City, the Grand Ole
Opry, or just stroll the streets of music row.
Our hotel in the heart of downtown Nashville
we afford us a taste of this vibrant city.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Cycle to Franklin
Today we will cycle through one of Nashville's
most established areas and through the
beautiful Warner Park before venturing on to
the historic community of Franklin, TN. Our
journey today will take us through some well
used cycling routes before arriving in
Franklin for a late lunch. Tonight we will
venture in to downtown Nashville to take in
some of the famous sights and sounds.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: 30+ - 50+
miles
Day 3 - Begin the Natchez Trace
We begin the day with a short commute to the
Natchez Trace. But before getting on our bikes
we will enjoy a full country breakfast at the
renowned Loveless Cafe. We will cycle along
the Natchez Trace from its northern terminus
through the quaint community of Leipers Fork
and onto an appropriate mile marker before
loading up the van for a short shuttle into
Columbia, TN.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Mileage: options ranging from 30 to 60+
miles
Day 4 - South on the
Trace
After a quick shuttle back to the Trace we set
our sights on Alabama along the way we stop at the site of Meriwether
Lewis's untimely death and gravesite. Tonight we
will be staying in Florence, AL at the beautiful Shoals
Marriott Resort and Spa.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: options ranging up to 75 miles
Day 5 - Back Roads of
Northern Alabama
Today we will cycle through the scenic back
roads of Florence, AL looping back to the
Shoals Spa for an afternoon of relaxation.
This evening we will enjoy a special
celebratory meal at the wonderful 360 Degree
restaurant.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: options ranging from 30 to 60+ miles
Day 6 - Shuttle Back to Nashville, TN
After a full gourmet breakfast we will say goodbye to
Florence and shuttle back to the origination point. The shuttle will take approximately three hours which will give you plenty of time to reflect on the experiences of the past few days with your new found friends.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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