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Bordered by the mighty Mississippi River along its entire western boundary, Mississippi, also known as the Magnolia State, encompasses many identities. Walk the paths of revered Civil Rights sites, take a dip in the Gulf of Mexico at the “Riviera of the South,” dance to the beats of authentic roots blues music, stand next to a statue of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, or wonder through the homes of the state’s great novelists. These are just some of the experiences Mississippi has to offer!
The historic towns and cities of the U.S. South predate even the first permanent European settlers who landed in Florida in 1565. Events that happened in the South have shaped our country`s history, from French colonial Louisiana to the battles of the Civil War to the civil rights movement a century after the war. We hereby recommend a sampling of historic towns and cities from Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
America’s most popular music over the last century owes its existence to the American South. From Gospel, to the Blues, Soul, Rock'n'Roll and country, Jazz and Rock, R'n'B and Southern Rock, the American South is the birthplace and the foundation of it all. Strut your way down Nashville's Honky Tonk Row to the Grand Ole Opry. Dance along New Orleans French Quarter in search of the blues and beignets. Discover the cultural icon, Elvis Presley as you explore Graceland estate and the famous studios and streets of Memphis.
Florida`s East Coast is jam-packed with beautiful beaches and some of Florida`s largest and most vibrant cities. Stretching from the Overseas Highway in the Keys and up such iconic roads as A1A and Interstate 95, the 580 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline are visited by millions of tourists each year, nearly all of whom take in the sights of cities as well as beaches. Luckily, in idyllic Florida, you`re never more than a two-hour drive from either one.
With over 1,350 miles of coastline, much of it sandy and inviting, Florida has more beaches than any other U.S. state. Tourists from all over the world come to the Sunshine State for its warm, sunny weather and great beaches, and it`s almost unavoidable to visit Florida and not see at least some of its cities. Are you ready for your city and beach holiday in Florida? It`s ready for you!
Florida`s Gulf Coast is a very popular fun-in-the-sun tourist destination. From the Panhandle to the Everglades, the Sunshine State's 770 miles of Gulf of Mexico coastline are visited by millions of tourists each year, nearly all of whom take in the sights of cities as well as beaches. Luckily, in idyllic Florida, you`re never more than a two-hour drive from either one.
Take the fantastic 127-mile drive along the Overseas Highway (US1) from Miami crossing over 42 bridges and connecting 34 islands down to the stunning Florida Keys and fascinating Key West. Soak up some stunning views along the magnificent 7-mile bridge out over the glistening blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
With ninety-five percent of the world’s bourbon made in Kentucky, the state has more barrels of bourbon than people and horses combined. As you can guess, bourbon is kind of a big deal in Kentucky. The Kentucky Bourbon Route draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, touring the distilleries, learning about the origins of bourbon, and tasting lots of bourbon whiskey along the way.
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