2018 HRPT things to See along what might be the Route.

[Andy4639]

so this maybe a little out of the way but i am thinking about the American museum of science and energy in oak ridge tenn

Charlotte has a nice one too!

https://science.discoveryplace.org/

http://www.carolinasaviation.org/

http://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/

[htrdharley]

This is a lot of fun and usually open 7 days a week.

http://www.gopromotorplex.com/

[Andy4639]

This is a lot of fun and usually open 7 days a week.

http://www.gopromotorplex.com/

Yes it is and it was a blast back in 13!

[>>>>head]

Agreed, fun, fun, fun, of course refreshments at Lars' house was also fun, fun, fun

[59brook]

the science museum in oak ridge was a secret wwii built city to build the atomic bomb

[a_d_a_m]

Even if you are not a Hendrick Motorsports fan, it is worth the stop. Very close to Z Max
Hendrick Motorsports Museum and Team Shop

Wow, that's right around the corner from the hotel I stayed at in 2014 (and will be staying in 2018). Always hated Hendrick but will have to go check it out just because.

(and then redeem myself over at Team Penske)

[71Z-28]

Must see is the Wellborn Muscle car museum. A little out of the way to Atlanta in Alexander City Al. Did it a few years ago got to see again.

[JRoberts]

Old Car City -- I think this is located in the Atlanta area. I just got an email from a friend about this place. If anybody here knows about this place it looks like an interesting place to take in if it is anywhere close to the route we will be on.

[a_d_a_m]

Old Car City -- it looks like an interesting place to take in if it is anywhere close to the route we will be on.

This place looks absolutely awesome, but is almost 80 miles north of AMS so I can't imagine it being on the route. Plus, it's closed on Tuesday.

[Andy4639]

Old Car City -- I think this is located in the Atlanta area. I just got an email from a friend about this place. If anybody here knows about this place it looks like an interesting place to take in if it is anywhere close to the route we will be on.

According to the website. No pictures at anytime took unless paid for upfront. $15.00 per person just to walk around. Not a high priority on my list.
And as stated it's way north of Atlanta speedway which would mean you go through Atlanta!

[59brook]

stopped at the wellborn museum several yrs ago . i know he sold some of his cars at the Kissimmee auction a few yrs ago

[59brook]

you can stay at the Chattanooga choo choo hotel in tenn

[starnest]

For us a must is a visit to the Varsity in Atlanta, been going there since the early '60s. Of course we are spending that night in Gainesville so going through downtown Atlanta is not far out of our way. Check it out: https://www.thevarsity.com/

[stu yoakam]

The Varsity Theater here used to be a movie theater a long time ago. Now its just a clothing store. The old marquis is still on the front of the building though.

[dianeokie]

http://www.thedukesofhazzard.nl/georgia.htm
Outside of Atlanta and on the way to Darlington, Covington/Conyers, GA...where they filmed some of the early Dukes Of Hazzard episodes. Expect to see a few Dodge Chargers peeling off there.

Problem with that is that it'll be a long day already...may have to get an early start to see some of this stuff...

They've also filmed Walking Dead in Covington.........the town is really awesome and lots of places to eat, but it will be early to eat there. As time gets closer, I'll try to scope some places out for us.

I'm also going to recommend Barber Motorsports Park and Museum. Was a great place to visit this weekend, and although the museum is mainly motorcycles, there are also some cars there. Really cool place, $15pp