Art Henry Tours

11/03/2023

Guide Spotlight!

Melanie Lokey!

I have been a guide in Nashville for 36 years. During that time, I also taught special needs students for 30 years, so I did tours on weekends and breaks. In 2018, I retired from teaching and have been doing tours exclusively since then. I’m a people person, so I enjoy meeting new people and sharing Nashville with them. Our city is rich in history, culture, and tradition, so I love sharing stories with our guests. I enjoy singing, cooking, baking, exercising, and spending time with my family and friends. Plan your trip to Nashville, and I’d be happy to be your guide.

When you book your trip to Nashville, Melanie might be your guide!! For more information about our Nashville trips, don't hesitate to get in touch with our team at Art Henry Tours.

11/01/2023

Group Spotlight!

Kline Tours!

Recently, we had one of our fantastic groups do our Branson itinerary. Kline Tours had the opportunity to visit almost everything that Branson had to offer. The group took in a few of the spectacular shows that Branson has, such as Clay Cooper's Country Express and the Pierce Arrow Quartet with songs from 4 decades. They got to explore the Dogwood Canyon and see the beautiful cascading waterfalls and gorgeous wildlife. The group took a side trip to Eureka Springs AR. Once there, they had the chance to take in the Holy Land Tour, and then see the Great Passion Play and take in the wonder and glory of the Greatest Story ever told. Back in Branson, Kline Tours took in more shows and got to see the outstanding country band of the Oak Ridge Boys. And with that, the group traveled back to St. Louis for some free time and journeyed back home.

If you would like more information about our Branson itinerary please reach out to our team at Art Henry and we will gladly help your group with their journey to explore the world.


photos courtesy of Kline Tours.

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween from our team at Art Henry Tours!

10/30/2023

Recently, our owner, James, participated in a charity golf tournament with his team. This was their 1st annual "Putting for the Pups." We were one of their proud sponsors of a hole for the tournament. The golf tournament was put on to help raise money and awareness for A Freedom Journey. A little bit about them: "We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing severely neglected, abused, and abandoned dogs. Committed to rehabilitating them, training them, and placing them in loving and forever homes. Part of our mission is to train eligible rescue dogs as service dogs to military veterans." Even though the team did not win, they had a fun time helping to bring awareness to a very special cause. A Freedom Journey

09/18/2023

Our next Spotlight Guide is:

Anita Anderson

Anita moved from Pennsylvania to Nashville in the mid-1990s to pursue a country music career. In the late 90s, she toured with country artist Patty Loveless as a background singer. These days, she continues to perform in the Nashville area, and she is a featured artist on an RFD-TV show called The Merlin Gene Show. In addition to singing, Anita enjoys spending time with her husband, her family, her friends, and her golden retriever, Abbie. She also loves being a tour guide where she has the opportunity to meet new people and talk about the history of Nashville and the history of country music.

Anita might be your guide if you take one of our Nashville tours. If you would like more information about our Nashville tours, please contact our team at Art Henry.

09/15/2023

We are sponsoring a hole-in-a-golf tournament benefiting a local dog rescue. Our fearless leader, James, is playing the tournament as well. Help us support this wonderful cause!

I want to take a moment to thank our newest sponsors who have signed up!! We truly appreciate your support and look forward to a wonderful event!

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The Nashville Sports Bark Club
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Helix SEO, Inc
Creech Ladders & Racks
CrossFit Combustion
Spring Hill Dental Center

09/11/2023

Recently, we received sad news in regard to one of our longtime guides Pat Eilert.

All of us at Art Henry Tours are saddened by the passing of our long-time tour guide and friend in Branson, Pat Eilert. Anyone who met Pat knows what an amazing woman she was, from her love of sewing and bowling to her generous spirit to how patriotic she was and how involved she was with the DAV Auxiliary in Branson. All the groups she guided over the years know how much fun Pat was, from decorating the coach they were on, doing giveaways, and sharing her love of Branson. Pat will be greatly missed by all.

https://www.komc.com/news-content/obituary/patricia-pat-kay-eilert/

09/06/2023

Itinerary Spotlight

Join us in traveling out west to Rapid City, South Dakota. Rapid City is named one of the best small towns to visit. They have much to offer for history buffs, outdoor adventurists, and shoppers.
On our itinerary, we do our best to hit all the highlights that Rapid City has to offer. Rapid City is close to many National Parks. One of the most popular parks to visit is Mt. Rushmore. The view of the past presidents carved into the side of a mountain is a majestic view. Another striking monument to visit is the Crazy Horse Memorial. It is the world's largest mountain carving to honor the North American Indian living culture. The next state park to visit is Custer State Park. This park is a wildlife reserve in the Black Hills of South Dakota. An additional park that the Rapid City area has to offer is the Badlands. The Badlands offer striking views of dramatic landscapes from steep canyons to towering spires.
For our shoppers, a stop at the Wall Drug wouldn't be amiss. Wall Drug is home to the "free ice water." It is a stop that will bring the joy out of anyone from homemade donuts to a 6-foot jackalope. The Downtown Rapid City has many shops and restaurants for visitors to explore.
If you would like to book this itinerary for your group, please contact our team at Art Henry for more information.

photos courtesy of visitrapidcity.com and crazyhorsememorial.com

08/30/2023

Group Spotlight!

Countryside Tours!

We recently had a fantastic group do our Branson Itinerary. Countryside Tours took a wonderful group of travelers from Michigan down to Branson, Missouri. They spent 7 days exploring Branson and some of Illinois. They got to eat dinner at the fun Jackie B. Goode's Uptown Café, a restaurant designed after 1950's diners. The group enjoyed many different shows, such as The Duttons, Doug Gabriel, Pierce Arrow, Clay Cooper's Country Express, and Dublin's Irish Tenors and The Celtic Ladies.
The group explored the Dogwood Canyon with a delicious buffet lunch. The scenery of the nature park was breathtaking, with views of waterfalls, lush greenery, and unique hand-built bridges.
On the trip back to Michigan, the group got into the Christmas spirit early with a stop at Hardy's Reindeer Ranch. A couple of the travelers even braved a chance to get a "reindeer kiss💋." And they later ate an authentic chuckwagon dinner after visiting the reindeer. And so ends the Countryside Tours trip to Branson and we had the best time planning this trip for them.
Countryside Tours, Inc.

If you would like more information about our Branson itinerary, please contact our team at Art Henry Tours.

08/24/2023

Exploring the world is a passion we provide for our groups here at Art Henry Tours. A destination that our groups love to visit and explore is Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with a fantastic culture and even more breathtaking sites in Central America. With our groups going to Costa Rica, there is a chance for our excellent guide, Michael, to be there to help show them around his beloved home.
Costa Rica has much to offer for our outdoor enthusiasts, from visiting natural hot springs to hikes through a volcano, going through the rainforest, and seeing native animals. Costa Rica has many waterfalls to explore and enjoy the sites and sounds of. Costa Rica has 763 miles of oceanfront property and beaches for people to explore and relax.
Our groups get the opportunity to shop for local and fresh ingredients and then have a local chef help them prepare and cook an authentic Costa Rican meal. There are many local shops to visit and buy a little souvenirs from. The groups have the chance to visit a local coffee plantation and see local artisans and their craftsmanship.
If you would like more information on our Costa Rica itinerary, please get in touch with our team at Art Henry Tours.

08/21/2023

Meet Our Guides!

The next guide we would like to introduce you to is Michael!

MEET MICHAEL (DEVIDTS)
Michael has been in tour guiding since the1960s during his college days at the University of New Orleans. He acted as host to a touring company of Kabuki performers (9 members strong, none speaking any English). This chance experience led him to appreciate the city of New Orleans in an amazing way. And it began his passion to make sure all who came to visit found that same excitement. At that time, tour guiding was an enhancement to his hotel management experience, eventually moving into tour planning for the Carriageway/World FairTours Company.
That's where he met James from Art Henry Tours.
Along the way, he puts his cooking/chef certification into play and begins teaching for The New Orleans School of Cooking. Combining his love of food, culture, and history into one neat package, he shares it all with those visitors to his wonderful city.
Now, a "half-timer" in New Orleans, he splits his time between The New Orleans School of Cooking and Art Henry Tours. The other half of the year, he’s in the wonderful country of Costa Rica where he escorts all of the Art Henry Tours! He provides similar experiences in Costa Rica, both in the culture of the Tico world and its foods.

Michael is an amazing asset to Art Henry Tours! You might have a chance to meet Michael either in New Orleans or Costa Rica on one of our trips that we can book for your group!