Chicago to New Orleans
May 21st, 2014, 01:04 PM
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I doubt the cold in Chicago would bother us - we're Scottish, and rainy, cold weather is pretty much the norm! We travelled previously in the Mid-West in July and survived, but that was more of a dry heat. Definitely seems that April, starting in New Orleans and ending in Chicago is the way to do it.
Will definitely look into the Bourbon Trail - we like our whisky and have enjoyed distillery tours at home, so sounds like a Bourbon distillery would be right up our alley.
The parkway tips are great also - scenic drives always appreciated.
Thanks very much, everyone, for your full and informative responses!
Will definitely look into the Bourbon Trail - we like our whisky and have enjoyed distillery tours at home, so sounds like a Bourbon distillery would be right up our alley.
The parkway tips are great also - scenic drives always appreciated.
Thanks very much, everyone, for your full and informative responses!
May 22nd, 2014, 07:25 AM
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I'm not sure I'd go all the way to the Smokies for just one day - it's the most out-of-the-way destination, and will add about 8-9 hours of driving to your trip for just one full day in the park. If it were my trip (which it isn't 
) I'd think about just an overnight in Louisville and adding that full day to GSMP.
) I'd think about just an overnight in Louisville and adding that full day to GSMP.
