Horse-drawn carriages line up outside St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square in New Orleans, Louisiana

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Rhythms of the South: 3 Cities, 3 Tastes of the Southeast

The Gateway Arch and Downtown St. Louis, Missouri

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A Taste of Vibrant St. Louis

Aerial adventure course at the U.S National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Charlotte: City Life and Outdoor Fun

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Hot Sauces, Spices and Southern Flavors: Get a Taste of Louisiana

A beautiful evening in the rolling hills on a horse farm in Lexington, Kentucky

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Experience Legendary Kentucky Horse Farms and Bluegrass Music Festivals

Excelsior Band plays in Mobile, Alabama

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Touring the Southeastern USA: Alabama's Entertainment Hot Spots

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A road lined with live oak trees near Charleston, South Carolina

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Travel South USA Trip Ideas

The South welcomes you to take a trip on the open road across 12 authentic southern states. Experience a mix of charming towns and vibrant metropolitan communities, local culinary favorites, rich music and true hospitality! Explore these curated trips across the Southern USA.

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Hikers overlooking Dolly Sods Wilderness in West Virginia

Trip - 1-2 weeks

West Virginia Road Trip: Outdoor Scenery That's Almost Heaven

Evening stroll down the Beale Street Entertainment District in Memphis, Tennessee

Trip - 5 days

Tennessee Road Trip: Scenic Drive Bursting with Music and Attractions

Colorful buildings line historic streets in Charleston, South Carolina

Trip - 5 days

South Carolina to Alabama Road Trip: Beaches, History and Iconic Music

Dancing to live music in the streets in New Orleans, Louisiana

Trip - 5 days

Mississippi to Louisiana: 5 Days of Southern Culture and Cuisine

Strolling the oak-lined pathway at Wormsloe State Historic Site in Savannah, Georgia

Trip - 1-2 weeks

Culture, History, and Tranquility: 3 Captivating Stops in Georgia

On a road trip in West Virginia’s Canaan Valley

Trip - 1-2 weeks

Touring West Virginia’s Historic Sites and Natural Wonders

The New River Gorge bridge in West Virginia

Trip - 6 days

West Virginia’s Cities and Towns: Riverside Havens and Mountain Views

Traveling through Eastatoe Valley, South Carolina, in the fall

Trip - 1-2 weeks

Mountain Escape through Georgia and South Carolina

View from the Hot Springs Mountain Tower in Arkansas

Trip - 1-2 weeks

Small Towns and Country Roads through Louisiana and Arkansas

The sun setting behind the Biltmore mansion in Asheville, North Carolina

Trip - 1-2 weeks

North Carolina and the Virginias Loop: Small Towns and Exciting Cities

Rolling grassy hills at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington

Trip - 1-2 weeks

Bourbon, Bluegrass and Barbecue: Touring from Louisville to the Ozarks

Thoroughbred racehorse grazing in a field at WinStar Farm in Versailles

Trip - 5 days

The Ultimate Road Trip to Discovering Kentucky Bourbon Country

National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel

Trip - 1-2 weeks

The Civil Rights History Trail

Barrel tasting bourbon at the James E. Pepper distillery in Lexington, Kentucky

Trip - 1-2 weeks

Culinary Kentucky: In Search of Down-Home Dining and Drinks

The colorful streets of downtown Lafayette, Louisiana

Trip - 5 days

Small-Town Touring on Louisiana’s Bayous and Byways

A romantic sail around Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Trip - 1-2 weeks

South Carolina Road Trip: Beaches to the Blue Ridge Mountains