Southern States and Deep South

Let’s explore the Deep South, where legends and rural life are intertwined in fascinating mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Traveling through states such as Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, North and South Carolina we will discover the South, the land of hospitality!

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Southern States Map

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Cartina Stati del Sud USA

Top 10 State by State

Things to do in Texas

Things to Do in Texas: Best Attractions and Places to Go in the Lone Star State

Texas is one of the Southern States and is also known as the Lone Star State. It is second only to Alaska in size and, as you can imagine, there …
things to do in georgia

Top 10 Attractions in Georgia: Things to Do in the Empire State of the South

Georgia on my Mind sang Ray Charles, and this song has become the state’s anthem. Historic buildings from before the American Civil War, plantations, battlefields that were the scene of …
best things to do in alabama

Alabama Top 10: Best Things to Do in the Heart of the Southern United States

If you’re planning an itinerary of the southern states you should also consider the Heart of Dixie, as Alabama‘s motto states. The beating heart of Dixie with its traditions, its …
Best things to do in Mississippi

Mississippi Top 10: Best Places to Visit in the Birthplace of American Music

Among the Southern states, Mississippi is certainly one of the ones with more personality, where even today the traditions that made it famous continue to be kept alive. Its history, …
things to do in tennessee

What are the Best Things to Do in Tennessee? The Top 10 Attractions in the State

Whiskey, banjo and Rock’n’Roll: welcome to Tennessee, where the history of music merges with that of the United States itself. This is where Jack Daniel’s was born, where Elvis established …
things to do in louisiana

Things to Do in Louisiana: Top 10 of the Attractions in the State

Among the Southern States, Louisiana is certainly the one that can boast some of the best preserved plantations and swamps of all. Given that in the collective imagination, these are …

Thematic Itineraries

Blues Highway 61 road trip itinerary

Mississippi Blues Trail: the Journey of the Blues from Memphis to New Orleans

There are many distinctive features of the Deep South, but one in particular is so important that it has influenced not only American culture but that of the entire world: …
The Walking Dead Tour Location Atlanta

The Walking Dead Tour: Map of the Filming Locations in the Atlanta Area

Undertaking this trip means not only seeing some of the places where some of the scenes of this fantastic series have been shot, but to explore a corner of Georgia …
Elvis house

The Best Places to Visit on the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Graceland Tour

Although it does not include – for practical reasons – all the places to which Elvis is linked, I propose this tour from Tupelo to Memphis, which can be both …

Recommended Destinations

Beaches in Texas

The 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Texas: Discover the Coast of the Lone Star State

Texas has many attractions: big cities, natural parks, and small hidden gems. However, although it is not one of the most popular beach destinations in the United States, it also …
best things to do in texas hill country

Texas Hill Country: an itinerary through rural Texas between Austin and San Antonio

Although little known by foreign tourists, the Texas Hill Country region is the most picturesque area of Texas. Among its rolling hills you find small Germanic towns, ranches, wineries, and …
How to visit NASA Houston Space Center

How to visit NASA in Houston? Guide to Johnson Space Center

You know the most iconic phrases spoken by astronauts? They all always start with the word “Houston.” That’s because even though space missions launch from Cape Canaveral, it’s the Houston …
Visit the alamo

Fort Alamo in San Antonio: Information and History

In the heart of San Antonio, almost hidden amidst large skyscrapers and surrounded by a green garden, we come to one of the most important historical buildings in the United …

Deep South Cities

New Orleans Travel Guide

Voodoo rituals, jazz music, and a magical atmosphere. These are what make New Orleans a one-of-a-kind city worth exploring, even its hidden corners. Here is a travel guide to New Orleans with tips and advice on planning a tour of the city: things to do, hotels, attractions, and more.

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things to do in Memphis

What are the Best Things to Do in Memphis? Here are the Top 10 Attractions!

Memphis is one of the most famous American cities in the Southern States. Its fame is mainly due to music (this is where Rock’n’Roll was born, here the myth of …
Things to do in Nashville

What are the Best Things to Do in Nashville? Attractions and Places to Visit in “Music City”

We are in Tennessee, a land of music and culture, located in the American South (not so deep…!), and today we want to talk about one of the most important …
things to do in atlanta

Things to Do in Atlanta: Attractions and Places to Visit in the Capital of Georgia

After many trips in the United States we decide to visit Georgia, a state of the south (the name derives from the English king, George II), one of the first …
Best Cities to Visit in Texas

Cities to Visit in Texas: Metropolis, Minor Cities and Ghost Towns of the Lone Star State

After discovering the places of interest in Texas, with this article we continue our journey in the Lone Star State, offering an overview of the main cities of Texas, without …
things to do in Galveston

Visit Galveston, the City Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico

Galveston is a coastal city in Texas, about 50 miles from Houston, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. It’s perfect for escaping the metropolis, relaxing on the beach and experiencing its …
Things to do in Dallas Texas

Best Things to Do in Dallas: Tourist Attractions and Places to Visit

Oil and cowboys are the two things that people most associate with Texas and with what is undoubtedly one of its most famous cities. But the truth is that Dallas …
things to do in austin

What are the Best Things to Do in Austin? Attractions and Landmarks of the Capital of Texas

Austin is the capital of Texas, the great state famous for cowboys and rodeos, for oil wells and for space exploration, which as Hollywood cinema teaches us, starts from Houston. …

Route 66 on the South

Route 66 Texas

Route 66 Texas: All Attractions along the Route

Texas signifies the fifth leg of our journey along the famous Route 66 and we are also practically halfway through our journey to reach the coveted California (or Illinois if …
Route 66 Oklahoma

Route 66 in Oklahoma: All the Attractions Along the Route

For the fourth installment of our itinerary along Route 66, today we will discover what one of the states with the most Mother Road-related sites, Oklahoma, has in store for …
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Visit Cadillac Ranch in Texas: Things to Do at One of Route 66’s Top Attractions

If you are in Texas, and you are driving along Route 66 the legendary Mother Road, in your car, you may see a strange installation in the distance. It looks …

Southern Parks

Guadalupe Mountains National Park things to do

Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Discovering the Summit of El Capitan in Texas

In the Chihuahuan Desert, rocky peaks rise as if tearing through the arid soil of Texas. We’re in the northwest of the Lone Star State, near the border with New …
Mammoth Cave National Park Kentucky

Mammoth Cave National Park: Things to Do and Visiting Tips

The world’s longest cave system: a true underground labyrinth, with tunnels and caverns stretching for over 365 miles. This is Mammoth Cave, the heart of the eponymous National Park in …
things to do in big bend national park

Visit Big Bend National Park in Texas: Vast Landscapes on the Banks of the Rio Grande

Big Bend National Park, established in 1944, occupies the southwestern portion of Texas. Its name derives from the bends of the Rio Grande River, whose course continually shapes and redraws …
things to do in great smoky mountains national park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park: The Most Visited Park in the U.S.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, between Tennessee and North Carolina, is the most visited national park in the United States, with more than 10 million visitors each year. The …
things to do at Palo Duro Canyon Cosa vedere

Visit Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the Second Largest Canyon in the United States

Palo Duro Canyon has been carved by the Red River in the Panhandle in northern Texas. It is 118 miles long and, on average, 6 miles wide, making it the …