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Check out ’s World of Coca-Cola, the reborn Gaylord Opryland and Myrtle Beach’s SkyWheel and Pirates Voyage.

rom Ferris wheels high above and than the one that celebrates Year of Al- and Museum, Hank Williams Mu- coal mines down below to history, abama Music. A brochure entitled “100 seum and Nat King Cole’s Home. Fart, culture and of course Elvis Places to Hear Live Music in Ala- Alabama Tourism director Lee Sen- and Dolly, there’s no place like the bama,” a website dedicated to all things tell said few things bring out the pas- South. With so many things to see and music, contests and events highlight sion, interest and devotion in people do in the 11 Travel South states, you’ll what’s shaping up to be a memorable like music. “Music provides a strong probably need to extend your group’s 2011. emotional experience for most. Ala- stay. State by state, here are just a few More than 200 live music venues bama is excited to showcase our variety fresh options for 2011: and 17 attractions are listed in the “100 of music, musical events and destina- Places” brochure. Log on to yearofal- tions.” ALABAMA abamamusic.com for the venues that For the eighth time Alabama welcome groups. Plan your tour around ARKANSAS Tourism has introduced a themed cam- attractions like the Alabama Jazz Hall The Clinton Presidential Center paign that covers the entire year. No of Fame in Birmingham, Dothan’s and Library in Little Rock will host a campaign could be more appropriate Music Murals, Alabama Fan Club Smithsonian traveling exhibition show-

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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Eureka Springs Safari by school bus. Take a trip to the wild side – from exciting zoological exhibits to wildlife refuges and magical botanical gardens. Find out more by visiting our website or calling the toll- free number for itinerary ideas. Get more information at ArkansasGroupTravel.com or by calling 1-800-872-1259 See video on phone with QR reader.

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38 April 2011 LeisureGroupTravel.com In Wilmington the Riverfront and restored four original slave cabins, the old . Convention Center has opened and is each reflecting a different period of South of the Border in Dillon has within walking distance of hotels, African experience on the plantation. opened a new Reptile Lagoon, billed as restaurants and shopping. The center is Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens the “largest indoor reptile exhibit in the located across the river from the Bat- has opened a new exhibit telling the United States.” The City of Gaffney tleship North Carolina. Commis- African-American story through a range has a new visitor center and art gallery sioned in 1941, she took part in every of audio-visual presentations. in the circa-1913 former post office Pacific naval offensive, earning 15 bat- A new Mast General Store is building. In Greenwood the Benjamin tle stars. The memorial to WWII vet- coming to the heart of downtown E. Mays Historic Site is now open and erans will celebrate her golden Columbia, joining a vibrant gallery shares the story of a son of a share- anniversary with year-long activities. and music scene in South Carolina’s cropper who went on to become the Art is a common thread in three capital. The city’s Nickelodeon inde- longtime president of Morehouse Col- major North Carolina cities. In Raleigh, pendent movie theater has moved into lege in Atlanta. N.C. Museum of Art’s East Building has reopened with American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. The Mil- ton Rhodes Center for the Arts has debuted in Winston-Salem, featuring visual art, music, theater, film and dance. Charlotte’s new Mint Museum Uptown brings the Mint Museum of Art and Mint Museum of Craft + De- sign under one roof, doubling the per- manent collection. The Charlotte institution celebrates its 75th anniver- sary this year.

SOUTH CAROLINA In Myrtle Beach a new Ferris wheel will rise 18 stories above the new boardwalk. Starting in May, riders on A friendly city SkyWheel Myrtle Beach will enjoy great views from enclosed, climate-con- that’ll really get your wheels turning. trolled gondolas. Legends In Concert has moved to Broadway at the Beach adjacent to Planet Hollywood. A brand In Norfolk, there’s always something to new show, Stars in Concert at Cele- celebrate. With hundreds of waterfront bration Music Theatre, now occupies the former Legends building in Surf- festivals, the fun never stops. To plan your side Beach. WonderWorks will make itinerary, visit us online or contact Melissa its South Carolina debut this spring at Broadway at the Beach. After 19 years Hopper, Associate Director of Tour & Travel. country music star Dolly Parton is going pirate. Completely renovating the Dixie Stampede, she opens her new Pi- rates Voyage dinner show this spring. The South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston opens its new 4-D Theatre this year, allowing visitors to get closer to the wind, waves and water. visitnorfolktoday.com | 1-800-368-3097 Magnolia Plantation has preserved

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TENNESSEE days after Nashville’s May 2010 flood. In Williamsburg, Busch Gardens In Memphis this year, Elvis Pres- New restaurants and redesigned lob- will be adding its tallest ride yet. Mach ley’s Graceland unveils The Roots of bies, guest rooms and suites await trav- Tower will lift up to 30 riders 246 feet, Elvis, highlighting Elvis’ early years elers. The show must go on and in true rotate the platform 360 degrees and and the influences that shaped him, fashion the Grand Ole Opry never then drop at speeds of up to 60 miles and Elvis in the News, which explores missed a performance during its an hour. how Elvis challenged the boundaries of restoration. Completion will be in time With almost 180 wineries already, expression. to re-enter the Opry House for the Virginia will add three more in 2011. One of Tennessee’s oldest homes, show’s 85th birthday celebration in Oc- Glass House Winery, a boutique win- the Nell House, has been relocated and tober. In White Creek the Fontanel ery, is part of the popular Monticello restored at Casey Jones Village in Jack- Mansion & Farm, former home of Wine Trail. Granite Heights Vineyard son. Citizens of Trenton gathered on Barbara Mandrell, is now open. (near Warrenton) will produce jams and Following the receipt of the honey along with wine. Saude Creek 2010 Applause Award, the most Winery near Williamsburg sits on the prestigious award in the theme park site of a colonial tavern. George Wash- industry, Dollywood will debut the ington is said to have quenched his $5.5-million Barnstormer ride in thirst there. We’re not sure if he spent 2011. The recently opened Ole the night. Smokey Distillery offers free tours and moonshine for sale. WEST VIRGINIA One of the most significant ar- West Virginia invites you to bring chaeological sites east of the Missis- your appetite in 2011. After dinner, sippi River, Gray Fossil Site and plan to visit Morgantown’s new event Museum in Johnson City, is under- center and home to the West Virginia going a $2-million expansion. The Public Theatre. already interactive museum will fea- Durbin & Greenbrier Railroad has ture two outdoor classrooms, a wet added a gourmet dinner service aboard lab and cafe in its 7,000-square-foot the Mountain Explorer Dinner Train. addition. Trips depart Elkin for a scenic five- Throughout 2011 the Tennessee hour adventure on selected dates from Valley Railroad in Chattanooga will June through October. Tamarack (The be offering special events and all- Best of West Virginia) has added culi- day excursions celebrating its 50th nary demonstrations from the world- anniversary. renowned chefs from The Greenbrier. For more than 100 years The VIRGINIA Blennerhassett, a member of Historic In the western region of the Hotels of America, has been welcom- Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland gleams anew after renovations prompted by state, Shenandoah National Park ing guests to its Parkersburg front door. damage from last year’s flood. and its main artery, Skyline Drive, Now the grand hotel is extending the will be celebrating their 75th an- delights of its culinary school to group the roof to watch the Civil War battle niversary. travelers. The Culinary School at The of Trenton unfold. Groups are still wel- Speaking of anniversaries, the Citie Blennerhassett Hotel provides numer- come for special events and tours. Also of Henricus, just south of Richmond, ous options for all skill levels. opening this year is the 100-year-old, will be celebrating its 400th. Estab- With so many places to explore and fully restored Brown’s Creek Primitive lished in 1611, Henricus was the sec- new things to do, no wonder the South Baptist Church. ond successful English settlement in is such a premier destination for groups. The newly restored and renovated the New World. Special programs will For information on each of the 11 Travel Gaylord Opryland reopened only 195 be presented throughout 2011. South states, go to travelsouth.com. LGT

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