South

Considering that it is a term so closely tied to America – a two-word phrase which swirls with images of history, food and music – the "Deep South" can be tough to pin to the map. Anyone who holds even the vaguest interest in the US knows roughly where to find this most fabled of regions – there in the south-east of this enormous country, a soupy gumbo of evocative cities, wildlife-heavy wetlands and coastal curves along the Gulf of Mexico. But where, exactly, is a matter of some debate.

Places to visit in the Southern USA from Lonely Planet.

Tourists should not miss these popular places in the southern U.S., including New Orleans, Nashville, Atlanta, Charleston, Florida, and more.

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Best places to visit in USA: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

This splendid Southern Atlantic Coast Drive is a 1,800-kilometer trek starting in Virginia Beach, Virginia and ending in Key West, Florida, the southernmost point of the continental USA. The two-lane highway you'll follow shuffles between historical cities and charming beach towns, with long stretches of pristine coastal wilderness in between. What to bring: Beach gear, a cooler of cold drinks and a laid-back attitude.

Roadside diners, Blue Ridge mountains, Main Street, biscuits, banjos, and more. With the help of friends and admired travelers, we compiled a list of weekend road trip destinations in the southern United States. Are we there yet?

From the soft Appalachian mountains, humid coasts, sultry lowlands, and quirky towns, there’s plenty of scenery in the south for every type of road trip.

The southern United States is unlike anywhere else you will ever go. Hot weather, warm smiles, and arguably some of the best grub in the country make up the foundation of this unique region. The best way to get to know the South is by hitting the road!

Everyone, start your engines! No, not for racing, but for road tripping! Making a road trip in the Southeast is as quintessential as sweet tea and barbeque. From Virginia to Florida, our road trip ideas include our favorite destinations to be found in the southeast. Start your trip planner by checking out all these links to map out the most epic road trip in the Southeast you and your family will be talking about for years to come.

Weekend getaways, scenic drives, family road trips, and more.

Roadside diners, Blueridge mountains, Main Street, biscuits, banjos, and more. With the help of friends and admired travelers, we compiled a list of weekend road trip destinations in the southern United States. Are we there yet?