DAY 1 – Little Rock, Arkansas – Anticipating the exciting “Lone Star State,” we drive to our first overnight in Little Rock. 

DAY 2 – Sixth Floor Museum – Waco, Texas – After an included breakfast, we continue south to Dallas, Texas. After lunch on our own, we will visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. This permanent historical exhibit is located inside the former School Book Depository, from which Oswald shot Kennedy. This museum offers a compelling and dramatic look into the events of the JFK assassination and its aftermath. We overnight in Waco. 

DAY 3 – Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum – LBJ Presidential Library – San Antonio, Texas – After an included breakfast, we visit the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Its interactive exhibits and artifacts bring the myth, legend, and fact of the “Lone Star State” together under one roof. After lunch on our own, we visit the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum, where we will learn about the early years, political life, and family years of the 36th President. Next, we depart for San Antonio, the home of the Alamo. Here, time-worn adobe and stone buildings stand in the shadows of towering modern structures, while a feeling of intimacy prevails along the Paseo del Rio that leisurely meanders through the heart of San Antonio. Everywhere you look, there are signs of the “old” and the “new” – all which mold, shape, and create this exciting city. We will check into our hotel for three nights, situated along the famous Riverwalk. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure. 

DAY 4 – San Jose Mission – El Mercado – The Alamo – Boat Ride – After an included breakfast, we see the history of San Antonio unfold during our visit to Mission San Jose, one of the many Spanish Colonial missions that have been preserved throughout the city. This afternoon, we visit Historic Market Square (El Mercado). Take your time shopping for the perfect souvenir, then grab a bite to eat at one of the many food vendors or authentic Tex-Mex restaurants lining the square. After lunch on our own, we visit the Alamo, the “Cradle of Texas Liberty.” This evening is free to enjoy at your leisure. You may choose to have dinner in one of the quaint restaurants along the Riverwalk (meal on own). We have included a leisurely boat ride on the San Antonio River as a special end to your day. Overnight same hotel. 

DAY 5 – Leisure Day in San Antonio. After an included breakfast, today will be at leisure at explore the Riverwalk, using the included shuttle pass. Overnight same hotel. 

DAY 6 – Fort Worth Stockyards – Greenville, Texas – After an included breakfast, we visit Fort Worth’s historic Stockyards District for lunch on our own and shopping. This 125-acre complex was once the largest livestock marketing center in the Southwest and now includes galleries, restaurants, and shops in many of the original structures. We overnight in Greenville. 

DAY 7 – Beale Street – Memphis, Tennessee – After an included breakfast, we depart for the Memphis, Tennessee area. Tonight, we visit Beale Street, where we will have time for shopping, exploring, and enjoying some blues music. DAY 8 – Graceland – Home – After an included breakfast, we will tour Graceland, the beautiful mansion of Elvis Presley. Here, we will see his home, the Auto Museum featuring his motorcycles and legendary Pink Cadillac, his airplanes, and memorabilia spanning his entire career. We arrive home this evening with many fond memories of the Lone Star State. 

Meals Included: 7 Breakfasts