Bash Dragon Run Tour
April 28-30, 2013
Spring in the Smokies, Tail of the Dragon and Biltmore all combined in one great MiM tour. Once again we hit the road, leaving Bowling Green and heading East to run the famous TN-129, aka Tail of the Dragon, and spend a day at the Biltmore Estate. The Monday Biltmore visit includes a specially arranged early morning photo op of the cars in front of the manor house followed by breakfast in the Biltmore Stable Café adjacent to the house. Included in our Biltmore plans are your choice of 1 specialty tour: The Butler’s Tour, Architect’s Tour or the Vanderbilt Friends & Family Tour. Lunch will be at the Deer Park Restaurant on the grounds. After hours – enjoy a special guided tour of the Mansion. New friends will be made while enjoying one of the most beautiful areas of the country during the colorful spring season.
As with all MiM Tours, space is limited so make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all events including opening of registration and fees. GPS as well as two-way radios highly recommended! Questions, contact Roc or Karen.
Registration fee:
Members primary registrant (driver and car) $725
Passenger / alternate driver $375
Non-Members primary registrant (driver and car) $765
Passenger / alternate driver $415 (Includes 1 year discounted membership upon completion of MiM trip).
SOLD OUT – Please call Karen at 270-467-8804 to be added to waitlist
Museum in Motion Bash Dragon Run Agenda |
SATURDAY, APRIL 27 |
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4:15pm – 5:00pm |
Registration Pickup & Drivers Meeting
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SUNDAY, APRIL 28 |
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Breakfast on own |
8:15am |
Stage in NCM Front Circle |
8:30am |
Depart NCM
- Caravan heads out toward Asheville, NC
- Approximately 2 hours drive time
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10:20am – 10:40am |
Scheduled Rest Stop |
*** Check Local Time – Different Time Zone *** |
12:20pm – 12:40pm |
Pilot Station
- Gas Stop recommended / optional
- 9550 S. Northshore Dr. Knoxville, TN
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12:50pm – 1:45pm |
Lunch at Five Guys
- 208 Hamilton Crossing Drive, Alcoa, TN 37701
- Lunch on own
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1:50pm |
Regroup and Stage
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4:40pm |
Arrive in Asheville – check into motel
- Country Inn & Suites – 199 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
- Lodging included in registration
- Free to rest and enjoy Asheville
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MONDAY, APRIL 29 |
7:00am |
Driver Meeting and Staging in Country Inn & Suites Parking Lot
- All participants must arrive together at Biltmore
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7:30am – 8:30am |
Arrive Biltmore Estate
- One Approach Rd, Asheville, NC
- Admission included in registration
- Stage Cars for photography near Biltmore House
- Complimentary photo to be mailed after trip
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8:45am – 10:00am |
Breakfast Buffet at Biltmore Stable Café
- Included in registration
- Adjacent to Biltmore House, the stable, which originally housed George Vanderbilt’s horses and carriages, has been renovated into a beautiful restaurant. This special venue offers seating in former stalls and the hayloft area where we will be seated.
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10:30am – 11:30am |
Choice of 1 Xtra Behind the Scenes Tour of Biltmore House
(make sure you choose one in your registration)
- Included in registration
- Butler’s Tour (Guided) – takes you into un-restored rooms and mechanical areas not open to the public on the regular house visit.
- Vanderbilt Friends & Family Tour (Guided) – See clothing and accessories from the 1900s and hear stories about the fascinating people who visited Biltmore.
- Architect’s Tour (Guided) – provides a closer look at the design and construction of Biltmore House and includes a trip to the rooftop.
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12:30pm – 1:30pm |
Deerpark Restaurant Buffet Lunch– Biltmore Grounds
- Included in Registration
- Meet at Deerpark Restaurant
- Located approximately 3 miles from Biltmore House is Deerpark Restaurant, housed in one of the original buildings of the estate. Today this facility provides a unique setting for lunch.
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2:00pm – 4:30pm |
Antler Hill Village or Biltmore Gardens – Self Guided - Biltmore Grounds
- Included in registration
- A stop at the Winery is a must for anyone who enjoys good food and wine – complimentary wine tastings will be offered in the Tasting Room throughout the day and visit the Barn, Farmland, and Kitchen Garden to learn more about Biltmore’s agricultural heritage. Before leaving the Village, be sure to pop in the Legacy Exhibit Hall to see the exhibit on display at the time or relax on the Village Green.
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4:45pm – 6:15pm |
Guided Evening Visit – Biltmore House
- Included in registration
- Meet at Biltmore House
- A visit to America’s largest home is a most memorable experience. Cross the threshold into a world of hospitality, beauty, and luxury that has remained virtually unchanged for more than a century. Hear the Biltmore story as you walk through the house with a knowledgeable guide.
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6:30pm |
Depart on Own
- Country Inn & Suites – 199 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
- Lodging included in registration
- Free evening to enjoy Asheville
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TUESDAY, APRIL 30 |
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Check Out and Depart
- Travel carefully and return home safely – Thank you for joining the ‘MiM’ Bash Dragon Run Tour
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