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ITINERARY
18h 25m990 miles24 stops
1
Tennessee State Museum
The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.
2
Cooper-Young Historic District
3
Blues Hall Juke Joint
4
Robinson Center
5
Mystery Mansion Escape Room
Interactive Game of sleuthing intelligence. Bring your family, friends, or convention attendees for 60 minutes of sheer, heart pumping entertainment. Push your mind to its limits as you solve puzzles, find clues and crack codes to escape your fate. Great for team building, entertainment, date night and special occasions. Check out our website for details. Private bookings available. Hours Vary - Book online By Reservation Only. Children of any age are welcome to attend with family in a private room. For specific information, check out our FAQs on the website or feel free to call.
6
Children's Library and Learning Center
7
Proud Mary's Bar And Grill Shreveport, La.
8
C. Bickham Dickson Park
9
Walter B Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
A nature park featuring over 5 miles of forested hiking trails. A visitor center with exhibits and live animals and an outdoor aviary featuring live birds of prey, including a bald eagle and several species of owls. Public programs, events, and festivals are held regularly and are always free of charge. Tours and classes are offered for groups by reservation.
10
Gardens of the American Rose Center
Operated by the American Rose Society, the 42 acres of this research and garden facility feature 20,000 blooms.
11
Splash Kingdom Waterpark
Splash Kingdom is a family friendly waterpark that offers plenty of summer fun for everyone. There are wave pools, slides, children's areas and a lazy river for those who want to just relax.
12
Space Center Houston
Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center. – Tripadvisor
13
Stages Repertory Theatre
Founded in 1978, Stages Repertory Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre with two intimate performance spaces and deep roots in the Houston community. Stages produces year-round, performing a broad scope of new work, popular entertainment and re-imagined classics. Almost all of Stages shows are rehearsed and constructed on-site in Houston, brought to life by an exceptional community of locally-based artists and craftspeople along with occasional guest directors, actors and designers from around the world. With a mission to advance theatre and enliven community, Stages offers a greenhouse for new talent and ideas and a place for art, artists and audiences to thrive.
14
The Menil Collection
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
15
Reliant Park
16
Commemorative Air Force - Houston Wing
17
George Bush Park
18
Indian Point
A favorite site for birdwatchers.
19
Bayfront Park
20
K Space Contemporary
21
The Bleu Frog
22
Jumping World
We are a family entertainment center for all ages. We provide trampolines, redemption arcade games, and a variety of other family friendly activities. We also cater to birthday parties so set your next party here! Come jump with us today!
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Labonte Park
24
Hazel Bazemore Park
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Tennessee State Museum
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(997) review
The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.
2
Start:Cooper-Young Historic District
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.0
(97) review
Cooper and Young Streets, Memphis, TN 38101
3
Start:Blues Hall Juke Joint
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(97) review
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
4
Start:Robinson Center
Little Rock, Arkansas·
4.5
(99) review
Markham At Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72201
5
Start:Mystery Mansion Escape Room
Little Rock, Arkansas·
5.0
(901) review
Interactive Game of sleuthing intelligence. Bring your family, friends, or convention attendees for 60 minutes of sheer, heart pumping entertainment. Push your mind to its limits as you solve puzzles, find clues and crack codes to escape your fate. Great for team building, entertainment, date night and special occasions. Check out our website for details. Private bookings available. Hours Vary - Book online By Reservation Only. Children of any age are welcome to attend with family in a private room. For specific information, check out our FAQs on the website or feel free to call.
6
Start:Children's Library and Learning Center
Little Rock, Arkansas·
4.5
(9) review
4800 W 10th St, Little Rock, AR 72204-1807
7
Start:Proud Mary's Bar And Grill Shreveport, La.
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
3155 N Market St Ste 100, Shreveport, LA 71101-3237
8
Start:C. Bickham Dickson Park
Shreveport, Louisiana·
2.5
(6) review
2283 Bert Kouns, Shreveport, LA 71105
9
Start:Walter B Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Shreveport, Louisiana·
4.5
(33) review
A nature park featuring over 5 miles of forested hiking trails. A visitor center with exhibits and live animals and an outdoor aviary featuring live birds of prey, including a bald eagle and several species of owls. Public programs, events, and festivals are held regularly and are always free of charge. Tours and classes are offered for groups by reservation.
10
Start:Gardens of the American Rose Center
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.5
(85) review
Operated by the American Rose Society, the 42 acres of this research and garden facility feature 20,000 blooms.
11
Start:Splash Kingdom Waterpark
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.5
(118) review
Splash Kingdom is a family friendly waterpark that offers plenty of summer fun for everyone. There are wave pools, slides, children's areas and a lazy river for those who want to just relax.
12
Start:Space Center Houston
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(9889) review
Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center. – Tripadvisor
13
Start:Stages Repertory Theatre
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(90) review
Founded in 1978, Stages Repertory Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre with two intimate performance spaces and deep roots in the Houston community. Stages produces year-round, performing a broad scope of new work, popular entertainment and re-imagined classics. Almost all of Stages shows are rehearsed and constructed on-site in Houston, brought to life by an exceptional community of locally-based artists and craftspeople along with occasional guest directors, actors and designers from around the world. With a mission to advance theatre and enliven community, Stages offers a greenhouse for new talent and ideas and a place for art, artists and audiences to thrive.
14
Start:The Menil Collection
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(970) review
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
15
Start:Reliant Park
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(99) review
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574
16
Start:Commemorative Air Force - Houston Wing
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
18000 Groeschke Rd Hangar B-5 West Houston Airport, Houston, TX 77084-5675
17
Start:George Bush Park
Houston, Texas·
3.5
(7) review
16756 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston, TX 77082-1610
18
Start:Indian Point
Corpus Christi, Texas·
4.0
(38) review
A favorite site for birdwatchers.
19
Start:Bayfront Park
Corpus Christi, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
1950 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401-1138
20
Start:K Space Contemporary
Corpus Christi, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
415D Starr St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401-2342
21
Start:The Bleu Frog
Corpus Christi, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
1710 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2931
22
Start:Jumping World
Corpus Christi, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
We are a family entertainment center for all ages. We provide trampolines, redemption arcade games, and a variety of other family friendly activities. We also cater to birthday parties so set your next party here! Come jump with us today!
23
Start:Labonte Park
Corpus Christi, Texas·
4.0
(4) review
14333 Ih 37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410-4657
24
Start:Hazel Bazemore Park
Corpus Christi, Texas·
4.0
(24) review
Hazel Bazemore County Park, Corpus Christi, TX
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The distance is 990 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 18h 25m mins in normal traffic
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