The South Region
The American South is the soulful heartland of US music and food - antebellum cities, Gulf and Atlantic beaches, the Great Smoky Mountains, and the birthplace of jazz, blues and country.
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The South at a Glance#
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The South is where American music and cooking were born - warm, historic and endlessly varied from the mountains to the sea.
Why go / don’t miss: the jazz and food of New Orleans, the country-music capital Nashville, the antebellum charm of Charleston and Savannah, the beaches and theme parks of Florida (Orlando, Miami), and the misty Great Smoky Mountains.
Areas: the Deep South (New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis); the Atlantic coast (Charleston, Savannah, the Carolinas); Florida for beaches and parks; and the Appalachians/Blue Ridge.
Getting around: distances are big - fly between hubs (Atlanta, Nashville, Orlando, Miami) and drive the scenic stretches.
When to go: spring and fall are lovely; the Gulf and Florida are warm in winter; summers are hot and humid.
Where to stay: New Orleans, Charleston or a Florida beach base, depending on your theme.
Dining: gumbo and jambalaya, Nashville hot chicken, Carolina BBQ, and Lowcountry shrimp & grits.
Local tips: pick a theme - music, food, history or beaches - the region is too big to see at once.
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