{"id":48746,"date":"2022-01-20T15:09:02","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T04:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=48746"},"modified":"2025-03-22T03:35:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T16:35:07","slug":"things-to-do-atlanta-to-new-orleans-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/things-to-do-atlanta-to-new-orleans-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"8 things to do on an Atlanta to New Orleans road trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>It takes around seven hours to drive straight from Atlanta to New Orleans, but you would be crazy to miss out on the many incredible sights along the way. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you do an <a href=\"\/united-states\/best-south-atlanta-new-orleans-160263\">Atlanta to New Orleans road trip<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/united-states\">United States<\/a>, you get to party along Bourbon Street, visit the mansion at Graceland, find the most delicious Southern eats in Savannah, record a song in Nashville, and tour the Atlanta History Center in one incredible trip. Here are 8 amazing things to do on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/united-states\/new-orleans-to-atlanta\">New Orleans to Atlanta<\/a> road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Feel the music in Memphis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cuba_havana_jazz_festival_128960785.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cuba_havana_jazz_festival_128960785-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"Hands of a man playing guitar\" class=\"wp-image-6115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cuba_havana_jazz_festival_128960785-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cuba_havana_jazz_festival_128960785-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cuba_havana_jazz_festival_128960785-799x520.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cuba_havana_jazz_festival_128960785-1080x703.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cuba_havana_jazz_festival_128960785-280x182.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cuba_havana_jazz_festival_128960785-576x375.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cuba_havana_jazz_festival_128960785-767x500.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cuba_havana_jazz_festival_128960785-613x400.jpg 613w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cuba_havana_jazz_festival_128960785-982x640.jpg 982w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cuba_havana_jazz_festival_128960785.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about the birth of rock and soul music, the Memphis Rock \u2018n\u2019 Soul Museum should be your first stop. Drop into the historic Sun Studios where artists such as Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich, Howlin\u2019 Wolf, and Johnny Cash recorded some of their biggest hits. In the evening, get into the groove of Memphis and head to Beale Street&#8217;s traditional blues clubs, made famous by legends such as WC Handy, Howlin&#8217; Wolf and BB King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Join a Black History walking tour in Charleston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join a Black History walking tour with an expert local guide. Charleston was once at the centre of North America\u2019s former slave trade capital. When you walk past the city\u2019s historic buildings, it\u2019s easy to see little more than bricks and mortar but many of them hide tales of bravery, struggle, and survival. Discover the \u2018lost stories\u2019 of Charleston&#8217;s rich history as you stroll around town and immerse yourself in its complex past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. See the sights in Savannah<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_SAVANNAH_Waterfront_Historic_District-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_SAVANNAH_Waterfront_Historic_District-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"Savannah Historic Waterfront district\" class=\"wp-image-48757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_SAVANNAH_Waterfront_Historic_District-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_SAVANNAH_Waterfront_Historic_District-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_SAVANNAH_Waterfront_Historic_District-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_SAVANNAH_Waterfront_Historic_District-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1946, Lady Astor referred to Savannah as &#8216;a beautiful lady with a dirty face&#8217;, in reference to the crumbling, faded majesty of the city&#8217;s 18th- and 19th-century mansions. Due to plenty of restoration work, Savannah&#8217;s face may no longer be dirty, but she&#8217;s still a city of contradictions. Take a three-hour walking tour which blends the city\u2019s history with some of its best and most delicious eats, learn more about the town\u2019s slave and cotton trade, immerse yourself in its underrepresented history or jump on a Hop-On Hop-Off trolley tour around town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Tap your toes in Nashville<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Earn your place in the Country Music Hall of Fame as you take part in a recording session with a professional sound engineer at the iconic Studio B in Nashville. If you aren\u2019t much of a singer, you might like to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, explore the Tennessee State Museum, or drop into a distillery for a tasting or two. Allow time for a final finger lickin\u2019 good dinner on a barbecue, beer and bourbon foodie adventure with an expert guide. Think house-smoked meats, southern-inspired spirits, traditional southern sides, and frosty beers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/united-states\/georgia-history-trail-nashville-160258\"><strong>TAKE THE GEORGE HISTORY TRAIL TO NASHVILLE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Visit Graceland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/USA-Memphis-Graceland-Mansion-306788546-ss-800x450-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/USA-Memphis-Graceland-Mansion-306788546-ss-800x450-2.jpg\" alt=\"Graceland Mansion\" class=\"wp-image-46577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/USA-Memphis-Graceland-Mansion-306788546-ss-800x450-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/USA-Memphis-Graceland-Mansion-306788546-ss-800x450-2-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/USA-Memphis-Graceland-Mansion-306788546-ss-800x450-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/USA-Memphis-Graceland-Mansion-306788546-ss-800x450-2-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps surprisingly, you don\u2019t need to be an Elvis Presley fan to appreciate Graceland\u2019s kitschy glamour and over-the-top Southern charm. Along with touring the mansion, you\u2019ll see more shiny jumpsuits than you can point a camera at. Try one on to see how it looks (come on, you know you want to) with the \u201cElvis Yourself\u201d virtual dress up experience. You can also tour Elvis\u2019 private planes, including the 1958 Convair 880 named after his daughter which has a glamorous bedroom, suede chairs, leather covered tables, 24-karat gold-flecked sinks and gold-plated seat belts to keep everyone safe during the flight. For lunch, it\u2019s hard to go past the famous grilled peanut butter and banana sandwich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Raise your glass along Bourbon Street<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/USA-NewOrleans-Bourbon-street-web-800x450-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/USA-NewOrleans-Bourbon-street-web-800x450-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bourbon Street in New Orleans\" class=\"wp-image-46579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/USA-NewOrleans-Bourbon-street-web-800x450-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/USA-NewOrleans-Bourbon-street-web-800x450-2-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/USA-NewOrleans-Bourbon-street-web-800x450-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/USA-NewOrleans-Bourbon-street-web-800x450-2-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bourbon Street, one of the world\u2019s most famous party streets, comes alive after dark when the streets are filled with music and the sound of people having fun. With its raucous atmosphere and drink-as-you-stroll \u201cgo cups\u201d, get set for a night to remember (or perhaps forget) along this famous nightlife strip. Want a drink that doubles as a souvenir?&nbsp; Head to one of the bars which offer \u201cgo cups\u201d in novelty shapes like a glowing skull or a neon sippy cup braded with the name of a famous Bourbon Street drinking spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/united-states\/new-orleans\"><strong>DISCOVER OUR BEST NEW ORLEANS VACATIONS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Atlanta history tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlanta is known as the heart of the civil rights movement and has a rich social history. Immerse yourself in 33 acres of historic houses, gardens, and award-winning exhibitions with a specialist guide at the Atlanta History Center where you\u2019ll explore the past like never before. The center is part of a global network of historic sites and museums that connect past struggles to today\u2019s movements for human rights. Next, head to the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site where you\u2019ll learn more about where Martin Luther King was born and his legacy as a leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Cultural adventures in the French Quarter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1051-e1539840918465.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1051-e1539840918465.jpg\" alt=\"Travellers walking past a blue building\" class=\"wp-image-30359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1051-e1539840918465.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1051-e1539840918465-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1051-e1539840918465-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1051-e1539840918465-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many visitors come to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/united-states\/new-orleans\">New Orleans<\/a>\u2019 French Quarter to party the night away but there are plenty of cultural pursuits to enjoy here as well. Stroll the streets and admire the iron lace work and gracious balconies of the historic buildings which draw their inspiration from French and Spanish architectural styles. New Orleans also has a thriving artistic community, with many local craftspeople exhibiting and selling their works near Jackson Square. You\u2019ll also find talented musicians and performers busking throughout the French Quarter. 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