A couple from Boston is psyched for their big drive--but with so many quirky sights on the way, what's the rush?
Café du Monde 800 Decatur St., New Orleans, 504/525-4544
El Sol y La Luna 1224 S. Congress Ave., Austin, 512/444-7770
Cooper's Barbecue 505 W. Dallas St., Llano, 325/247-5713
Mac's BBQ 1903 S. Bridge St., Brady, 325/597-2164
Llano Estacado Winery 3426 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1585, Lubbock, 806/745-2258
Activities
Muhammad Ali Center 144 N. Sixth St., Louisville, 502/584-9254, $9
Jim Beam Outpost 149 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, 502/543-9877
Mantle Rock Preserve 859/259-9655, nature.org
Graceland 800/238-2000, elvis.com/graceland, mansion tour $22
National Ornamental Metal Museum 374 Metal Museum Dr., Memphis, 901/774-6380, $4
Gibson Beale Street Showcase 145 Lt. George W. Lee Ave., Memphis, 901/543-0800, tour $10
Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.