5-Day College Tour Itinerary: Tennessee, Alabama & South Carolina

Day 1: Nashville College Visits

Nashville, TN on July 1, 2024

8:00AM

Breakfast at Pancake Pantry

Begin your tour with a delicious breakfast at this iconic spot known for its wide variety of pancakes.
USD20, 1h0m

9:30AM

Visit Vanderbilt University

Join a campus tour to explore Vanderbilt’s academic programs and beautiful campus grounds.
USD0, 2h0m

12:00PM

Lunch at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

Enjoy Nashville’s famous hot chicken in a casual, vibrant setting nearby the campus.
USD15, 1h0m

1:30PM

Tour Fisk University

Visit this historic HBCU with a rich cultural legacy and vibrant campus life.
USD0, 1h30m

3:00PM

Explore Tennessee State University

Walk through this public HBCU campus to learn about its programs and student life.
USD0, 1h30m

5:00PM

Dinner at The Southern Steak & Oyster

Savor a southern-inspired meal featuring steak and seafood in a stylish downtown setting.
USD40, 1h30m
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Day 2: Huntsville College Tour

Huntsville, AL on July 2, 2024

7:00AM

Breakfast at Yellowhammer Coffee

Grab freshly brewed coffee and light breakfast to start your day.
USD10, 0h45m

8:00AM

Travel from Nashville to Huntsville

Drive approximately 1.5 hours to Huntsville, Alabama for your college visits.
USD15 (gas), 1h30m

9:45AM

Visit University of Alabama in Huntsville

Tour the campus renowned for its engineering and science focus.
USD0, 2h0m

12:00PM

Lunch at Cotton Row Restaurant

Dine on American Southern cuisine in the historic downtown district.
USD25, 1h0m

1:30PM

Visit Alabama A&M University

Explore this HBCU with strong agricultural and technical programs.
USD0, 1h30m

3:15PM

Visit Academy for Academics and Arts

If interested, visit this magnet school for an alternative high school experience.
USD0, 45m

4:00PM

Dinner at The Bottle

Relax with casual farm-to-table fare in a quirky yet comfortable restaurant.
USD30, 1h30m
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Day 3: Birmingham College Visits

Birmingham, AL on July 3, 2024

7:30AM

Breakfast at Another Broken Egg Café

Enjoy a tasty breakfast with southern flair, just before campus tours.
USD18, 1h0m

8:45AM

Travel to Birmingham from Huntsville

Drive approximately 1.5 hours to Birmingham for your college tours.
USD15 (gas), 1h30m

10:30AM

Visit Samford University

Tour the campus known for its strong academic reputation and beautiful grounds.
USD0, 2h0m

12:45PM

Lunch at El Barrio

Enjoy creative Mexican-inspired dishes at this lively, popular eatery.
USD25, 1h0m

2:00PM

Visit Birmingham-Southern College

Explore this liberal arts college offering a close-knit campus experience.
USD0, 1h30m

3:45PM

Free time: Explore Railroad Park

Enjoy a stroll through Railroad Park, a scenic urban green space downtown.
USD0, 1h0m

5:00PM

Dinner at Highlands Bar and Grill

Dine at this award-winning restaurant offering upscale Southern cuisine.
USD50, 1h30m
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Day 4: Columbia College Day

Columbia, SC on July 4, 2024

7:00AM

Breakfast at Cafe Strudel

Pick up fresh pastries and coffee to fuel your Columbia campus tours.
USD12, 0h45m

7:30AM

Travel to Columbia, SC from Birmingham, AL

Drive approximately 4 hours to Columbia to continue your tour.
USD40 (gas), 4h0m

11:45AM

Visit University of South Carolina

Explore the flagship university of South Carolina with a large, vibrant campus.
USD0, 2h0m

2:00PM

Lunch at Motor Supply Co. Bistro

Enjoy innovative New American cuisine in Columbia’s historic district.
USD30, 1h0m

3:30PM

Visit Columbia College

Tour this private liberal arts college focusing on personalized education.
USD0, 1h30m

5:30PM

Dinner at Terra

Dine at Terra for fresh, farm-to-table dishes highlighting Southern ingredients.
USD45, 1h30m
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Day 5: Greenville College Tour

Greenville, SC on July 5, 2024

7:30AM

Breakfast at Methodical Coffee

Start your day with specialty coffee and light pastries in downtown Greenville.
USD12, 0h45m

8:30AM

Travel to Greenville, SC

Drive about 1.5 hours from Columbia to Greenville for your final college tours.
USD15 (gas), 1h30m

10:15AM

Visit Furman University

Tour this highly ranked liberal arts college known for its scenic campus and strong academics.
USD0, 2h0m

12:30PM

Lunch at Soby's New South Cuisine

Enjoy upscale Southern cuisine in the heart of Greenville’s vibrant downtown.
USD30, 1h0m

2:00PM

Visit Bob Jones University

Explore this private Christian university known for its rigorous academics and fine arts programs.
USD0, 1h30m

3:45PM

Explore Falls Park on the Reedy

Relax with a walk through this beautiful urban park featuring waterfalls and gardens.
USD0, 1h0m

5:00PM

Dinner at The Lazy Goat

End your college tour with Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a scenic riverfront setting.
USD35, 1h30m
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