Road trip itinerary suggestions

[r9i8c7k]

I thought this place was pretty cool in Nashville TN.

Parthenon
W End and 25th Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 862-8431
Price: Adults $3.50; children/seniors $2

An impressive permanent art collection, wonderful touring exhibits and the great big lady upstairs.

The Scene
Created as an exact replica of the Parthenon in Athens for Tennessee's centennial celebration in 1897, the building houses Athena Parthenos, the largest piece of indoor sculpture in the Western world at 41 feet 10 inches tall. In the palm of that statue's hand stands Nike, a 6-foot goddess of victory. Downstairs, the Parthenon art galleries include the Cowan Collection, a permanent exhibit that contains works by William Merritt Chase and Winslow Homer. The gallery also hosts national touring exhibits.

The Experience
Even after 100 years, it's still a top choice to impress out-of-town visitors. Though the Frist Center gets most of the art world's attention, the Parthenon's collection is still worth a look. And so is the Athena statue, which is so mind-bogglingly huge that your jaw will drop.

[gschotland]

For the past few months I've been planning a road trip from NJ to Memphis and down the "Blues Highway" (Highway 61) down into Mississippi. Hopefully I'll have time to actually take the trip this year. I picked up the following books you might find useful for your trip:

http://www.amazon.com/000-Places-U-S-Canada-Before/dp/B001RTS8ZM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1270192044&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/Southern-Belly-Ultimate-Lovers-Companion/dp/1565125479/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1270192291&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Road-Trip-USA-Cross-Country-Adventures/dp/1598801015/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1270192324&sr=1-1

The first book has been particularly helpful. Everyone has their own ideas about what they find interesting or exciting; for me it's historic sites, fun roads, and authentic local cuisine. This book points you to those don't miss places and gives you enough info to determine whether you'll really enjoy them.

For fun roads check out http://www.motorcycleroads.us/

After doing some research I think you'll wish you had a lot more than 3-5 days for your trip. A least you'll be able to make the most of the time you have. Most important, don't forget to stop for an authentic cheese steak at Pat's or Gino's in South Philly, and while you're at it make an appointment for a triple bypass down in Alabama.