Roadie Anyone?

Since we've been looking at some stops along the way, it may be of interest as to where we can drink along the way.  And not just when we stop but when we are on the road.  And, thank you to Amy for this topic.  It came to her while she was driving and thirsty.  :)

From OpenContainerLaws.com:

As of now most states are in full TEA-21 compliance. In order to be in compliance with TEA-21 states must: prohibit any open alcohol container or the consumption of alcohol in vehicles; prohibit open alcohol in vehicles in the passenger area including unlocked glove compartments where the driver can easily reach the container; prohibit all open alcohol containers with at least ½ of one percent of alcohol; prohibit open alcohol containers in any vehicle on the public highways including shoulders.

However, there are still seven states that allow open containers in vehicles; Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Mississippi, Missouri, Virginia, and West Virginia. Mississippi is the sole state that actually allows motorist to “drink and drive” (as long as they stay under the legal blood alcohol limit). The others only permit passengers to drink. There are another four states that have partly complied with TEA-21 (Alaska, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Wyoming). Also, open container laws may be instated at the local level. So, even though a state may not have a specific restriction to open containers, a town or city may.Since the drive time in Mississippi on the way to NOLA will be 5 hours and 37 minutes, it's nice to know we can stay hydrated..... in a sense...... if we wanted.  Although potty breaks would increase so, we'll have to keep that in mind.

From Wikipedia:

The city of New Orleans, Louisiana allows the possession and consumption on the street of any alcoholic beverage in an open plastic container (not in glass bottles or containers). Throughout the rest of Louisiana, however, open containers are still prohibited, despite the fact that drive-thru frozen daiquiri stands are legal.

Drive-thru Daiquiri stands?  Where are these?  I want to visit one!!  I have no idea where these are in relation to where we are going to be but, I'm interested in finding out what is in the following:  Alligator, Attitude, and Kitchen Sink.

http://www.daiquirisandcreams.com/

I'll keep looking to see if there's another alternative

Vicksburg, MS

Visit Vicksburg

Above is the link for the Vicksburg online visitor's guide.  The official copy can also be requested at this site. It came with the Official Visitors Guide and the Vicksburg Area Nature Guide.

Vicksburg listings can also be found starting on page 286 of the AAA TourBook and in the book "1000 Places to See, in the USA and Canada, Before You Die"

Vicksburg is 3 hours and 17 minutes from Memphis and will make a perfect lunch stop in addition to a glimpse of the historic battle that took place here 151 years from the time we will be visiting.  This stop was inspired by a book Blake was reading, "A Chain of Thunder" by Jeff Shaara.  Maybe we should start a book club.  :)