66 & Buddy - The Legend Lives On!
Tour Duration 12 Nights - From £2099*
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Follow the Mother Road and Celebrate Buddy Holly’s Musical Legacy!
Get ready for the ultimate 13-day music adventure with our “66 & Buddy” tour, where you’ll experience the rich history of Route 66 and the incredible legacy of Buddy Holly. Starting in Dallas, Texas, you’ll follow the Mother Road through iconic towns, including Abilene, Lubbock (Buddy’s hometown), and Clovis, New Mexico, where Buddy recorded his unforgettable hits. As you continue the journey, you’ll explore Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Tishomingo, and end in Fort Worth, each city offering its own unique charm and ties to American music history.
Along the way, you’ll be treated to Buddy’s timeless songs, discover the places that shaped rock ‘n’ roll, and immerse yourself in the local culture. From the bustling streets of Dallas to the musical landmarks of Clovis and the iconic Route 66 stops in Amarillo and Tulsa, this tour is an unforgettable blend of sightseeing, live music, and nostalgia. You’ll visit the locations that were pivotal to Buddy’s rise to fame and see the rich history that inspired his timeless music.
Whether you’re a lifelong Buddy Holly fan or simply a lover of American music and history, this adventure offers something for everyone. You’ll explore the history and legacy of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest pioneers while visiting the cities that were integral to his success, discovering new gems of Americana along the way.
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to follow the path that shaped the sound of modern music. Join us on the “66 & Buddy” tour and be part of an unforgettable journey along Route 66 and through Buddy’s incredible legacy. Book today and immerse yourself in the music that still echoes through America’s heart, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime!
DAY BY DAY TOUR ITINERARY
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Welcome to Dallas Texas...The Big D! After check in it’s time to meet your fellow travellers, guide & driver in the hotel bar for welcome drinks.
Today we will visit downtown Dallas and explore this wonderful city before taking a self-guided tour of Dealey Plaza and the 6th Floor Museum. Then you can spend some leisure time in downtown Dallas. Tonght we will visit historic Grapevine.
This morning we will leave Dallas for Lubbock Texas - the home of Buddy Holly! On the way, we will stop for lunch in the wonderful city of Abilene, perhaps a photo opportunity or two awaits? Then we'll check into our hotel before enjoying evening entertainment in Downtown Lubbock Texas.
Today will be dedicated to the life and music of one of the world’s rock’n’roll legends. We will visit The Buddy Holly Center, which is dedicated to him as well as the music of Lubbock and West Texas. We will also visit the West Texas Wall of Fame and other Buddy Holly sites before enjoying an evening meal and local entertainment!
After breakfast we travel the short distance to Clovis New Mexico, making a short pitstop at Waymore's in Littlefield (Home of Waylon Jennings). Then one of the many tour highlights is a private visit to the Norman Petty Recording Studio. This is where Buddy Holly recorded some of his biggest hits. From Clovis we will make our way onto Route 66 and Amarillo where we will enjoy dinner and explore the Amarillo nightlife!
It’s time to bring out your inner Banksy on a visit to the Cadillac Ranch this morning, before heading to the scenic Palo Duro Canyon just outside of town. Then it is time to make our way along historic Route 66 to Oklahoma City making a few stops along the way. We'll take a leisurely driving tour of OKC before enjoying the nightlife in the entertainment area known as Bricktown!
After breakfast we will visit the National Monument, The Cowboy Museum and OKC's Riverwalk before getting ready for our evening entertainment at the Oklahoma Stockyard's Rodeo Opry, followed by a group dinner in Cowtown!
Today we will make our way to Tulsa Oklahoma further up America’s Mother Road - Route 66! We will take tours of the downtown Art Deco District, the fabulous Woody Guthrie Center and the refurbished Church Studio (Made famous by Leon Russell) before enjoying a night on the town!
We will set out on a day trip through Osage Country to Pawhuska today - home of Ree Drummond the "Pioneer Woman". We will visit the Mercantile, look for some buffalo and explore this quaint little town. Then we'll make the short drive back to Tulsa, to enjoy a bit of Tulsan Nightlife!
After breakfast we will say goodbye to Tulsa and travel to Fort Worth Texas. On the way we will stop at the Chickasaw Cultural Center for an insight into Native American Life and then have lunch at Blake Shelton's Ole Red in Tishomingo. We'll pay a visit to Blake's Mum's gift shop and the Dawg Pound before making our way to Fort Worth.
Today we will visit the one and only "Southfork Ranch" home of the Ewing Family from TV’s long running show “Dallas” Then it’s free time in Fort Worth before heading over to Billy Bob’s for some entertainment at the worlds largest honky tonk!
A highlight of any trip to Texas has to be a visit to Fort Worth's Stockyards - you'll see a cattle drive, visit the western wear shops and so much more! Then this evening we will visit The fabulous Sundance Square, and have a final dinner as a group.
After a leisurely breakfast our 66 & Buddy Tour is over and it is time for us to leave our hotel for the airport and your return flights to the UK or to continue your onward journey.
NEXT DEPARTURE: TBC
SCHEDULED DEPARTURE DATES
Our 66 & Buddy Escorted Group Tours are
Not Currently operating, Revised Itinerary Coming Soon!
If these dates are not suitable, please call us on 01738 643737 to discuss our small group option.
BOOKING INFORMATION
At Travelling Time we offer exceptional value for money on our fixed price escorted tours. We include transportation to suit your group size, hotel accommodation, meals as described and all attractions listed in our itineraries.
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