NASHVILLE 2025!
DATES: JUNE 20-22, 2025
Our Itinerary
Friday, June 20
After an early start this morning, we head for the Music City. Along the way, we will stop for Breakfast at Cracker Barrell, take a rest stop and stop for lunch. We will arrive in Nashville early afternoon. Our first stop will be downtown Nashville. Our first stop will be the "Country Music Hall of Fame" where we will take in all the fabulous history of Country Music through many varied exhibits. Afterward you can stroll around the streets of downtown Nashville including Broadway, the famous hub of Country Music Activity or see the Historic Ryman Theater (could possibly get self-guided tour tickets if time). We then head to dinner at Paula Dean's, a very popular Nashville restaurant. It's back to the Hotel after dinner where we will check in and settle in for the night.
Saturday, June 21
After breakfast at the Hotel, we go to meet our step on guide for a 3-hour Nashville city Tour. If time, we may get to see some of the star's homes in addition to the sights around the city.
We then go aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a scenic cruise on the beautiful Cumberland River, complete with a delicious meal served on board and also enjoy a musical show provided for your entertainment.
Once we leave the General Jackson, we will venture over to the famed Grand Ole Opry House for a special "Backstage Tour" Pass where we will get an insider’s look at the show and the artists who are part of it.
Next, we will head over to the Opry Mills Complex for shopping and dinner on your own. After dinner you will head over to the "Grand Ole Opry House" for our evening show at the Cathedral of Country Music. You never know who we might see. Then, It's back to the Hotel.
Sunday, June 22
Before we get ready to say goodbye to Nashville, we will spend some time visiting the famous Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Hotel. Then it's on the way toward Newland. After meal and rest stops, we should arrive sometime early evening.
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HOW TO SIGN UP
If you would like to join us for this trip, please do the following:
go to "contact" page, fill out the form with the info needed and send. You could also let me know via email: (kenny@wardtrips.com), by text or phone call (828-387-0463). I need to get all your information (names, cell numbers and pertinent email addresses of all in your group. Also for a larger group I need to know who will room with whom. Once you submit this info, I will put your names on the trip list.
You will be required to pay a $100 deposit per person. See below for deposit details
Deposit and Final Payment
Deposits:
A $100 deposit per person is required. Your seat will not be officially secured until I receive this deposit payment. This can be paid at any time, but the deadline date is 3/20/2025. If we aren't full at that time, we may extend the deadline. If we are full and your deposit is not paid by the deadline, your spot could be taken by the next person on the wait list. This deposit is nonrefundable, unless I get someone to take your spot, which is often the case. If I can replace you, your full deposit will be refunded.
Final payment and refund policy:
FINAL PAYMENT DUE BY May 15. There are no refunds after May 15 unless we have someone to take your seats. If we could do this, you would then be in line for a full refund.
HOW TO PAY
I accept personal checks, PayPal, Cash App and Venmo. For PayPal payments (See next section). My Cash App and Venmo username is "wardtours". Checks can be made out to: Ward Tours or Kenny Ward. Mail to 217 Grasshopper Ln, Newland, NC 28657
Items of Note
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It is really important for me to have your cell number if you you are on the trip. I will send out group texts with information that may be helpful or important. Plus if you get lost, I would have a better chance to find you!
Future Updates
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I will be updating this page periodically. Whether you wish to do this trip or not, if you want to be added to my contact list to receive mails about this trip or other trips, send me your email address and I'll put you on it. When I have an important update, I will send out an email about it.
Activity Level
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Activity Level
Mostly Moderate. Could be a little strenuous at times.