Small group of 3 bikes head'n down for 4 nights in Nashville, 1 overnight on way down, 1-2 overnights on way back....
Will get into the downtown bar scene area for a night or two, may run part of the Trace, have heard of the Loveless Cafe also. Too many threads to search with this slow *** pc so hoping for help in this 1 thread!

All ideas & thoughts on places to see & visit are appreciated. Also wanting a route around Chicago as we are slightly N of Milwaukee.

Thanks in Advance!!

 

Where abouts in Wi ? 94S to 294S around west side of Chicago.

 

As I said, just N of Milwaukee with is due N of Chicago.... 94S/E would run us right thru downtown Chi-town & 294S goes thru & around but still a lot of traffic & toll stops so looking for something else... Possibly thinking of running 47 S or 45 S which will take longer for sure?

 

Take 43 over from Milwaukee to 39 and 51 south then pick the way you wish to go the rest of the trip, not a bad ride and avoids all the traffic. With out adding much time.

 

 

We looked at 39/55 as well which we may just do... thanks for the tips.... Still looking for ideas on what to do in Nashville other than what I already listed....

Thanks to all!

 

 

There is a really cool burger joint in Nashville called the pharmacy. http://thepharmacynashville.com/ they have good food and a neat atmosphere. The bar strip will provide plenty for an evening of things to do but if you want a little more class head over to the Gulch which is only a couple blocks from Broadway, there you will find some nice dining and local type bars. One that sticks out with the best views is called The Diner, it is 5-7 floors of open air style dining/drinking, top floor has a different menu with raw bar, each floor has a different vibe. The food is great, view is great and the price wasn't to high.
I am in Nashville at least every other week so if you have any questions let me know.

 

Likely you make up the time with easy . We use the route often heading to eastern TN area.

 

Went that way two weeks ago, left Michigan on the 11th stayed three days/two nights in Nashville. We really enjoyed the older Honkytonks, Tootsie’s, Layla’s and Robert’s Western World. If you like BBQ try Martin’s, but there are a few others. On our way out stopped at Loveless Cafe, to be honest we thought it to be more of a tourist trap than a place with great food. Road the Trace to Tupelo and was warned on this Forum prior not to speed...unfortunately the road conditions beg you to ramp it up from the posted 50mph. Next thing I knew was a Park Ranger following very close behind me until he was satisfied that I understood the meaning of 50mph and passed with no more than a finger wave warning. Not sure we’re you are staying, but highly recommend the Candlewood Suites, not near Broadway, but a short Uber ride away.