Ozarks to the Gulf Coast Expedition
A scenic journey from the rugged Missouri Ozarks through the heart of the Deep South, featuring the music of Memphis, the charm of Birmingham, and the white sands of the Florida Panhandle before arriving in Apollo Beach.
- Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
- Beale Street Entertainment District
- Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
- Pensacola Beach
- Henderson Beach State Park
- Wakulla Springs State Park
- Manatee Viewing Center
Ozark Rivers and Natural Wonders
Lesterville
Lesterville, Lesterville, Missouri, US
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, Middle Brook, Missouri, US
Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, US
Blues, Rock, and Memphis Soul
Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, US
Beale Street Entertainment District
Beale Street Entertainment District, Memphis, Tennessee, US
Downtown Memphis
Downtown Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, US
Civil Rights History and Iron Heritage
Downtown Memphis
Downtown Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, US
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, US
Vulcan Park and Museum
Vulcan Park and Museum, Birmingham, Alabama, US
Southern Pines to the Gulf Coast
Vulcan Park and Museum
Vulcan Park and Museum, Birmingham, Alabama, US
Wind Creek State Park
Wind Creek State Park, Alexander City, Alabama, US
Pensacola Beach
Pensacola Beach, Pensacola Beach, Florida, US
Emerald Coast and Coastal Dunes
Pensacola Beach
Pensacola Beach, Pensacola Beach, Florida, US
Henderson Beach State Park
Henderson Beach State Park, Destin, Florida, US
Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach, Florida, US
The Big Bend and Nature Coast
Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach, Florida, US
Wakulla Springs State Park
Wakulla Springs State Park, Wakulla Springs, Florida, US
Crystal River
Crystal River, Crystal River, Florida, US
Manatees and the Apollo Beach Arrival
Crystal River
Crystal River, Crystal River, Florida, US
Manatee Viewing Center
Manatee Viewing Center, Apollo Beach, Florida, US
Apollo Beach
Apollo Beach, Apollo Beach, Florida, US
- Check for seasonal water levels at Johnson's Shut-Ins if planning to swim.
- Advance reservations are recommended for popular attractions in Memphis and Birmingham.
- Be mindful of afternoon thunderstorms when driving through Florida during summer months.
- Day 4: 5h 16m driving — plan rest stops