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1. Explore Everglades National Park, Florda ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Stroll through the gardens at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Texas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Learn about Southern culture at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Louisiana

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4. Visit the legendary Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum

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5. Marvel at the diverse marine life at Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta

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6. Visit Graceland, Elvis Presley's estate

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7. Go hiking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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8. Stroll through the heart of New Orleans: Jackson Square

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9. Admire masterpieces from around the world at the Ringling Museum of Art

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10. Learn about the history of bat making at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

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11. Take your dog for a walk at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

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12. Admire Mammoth Cave National Park

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13. Discover Thomas Jefferson Monticello's fascinating history

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14. Feel the rush at Six Flags Over Georgia

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15. Explore the wonders of space at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center

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16. Step aboard legendary USS Yorktown

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17. Explore the Vicksburg National Military Park where history was made

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18. Visit Walt Disney World with your family

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19. Learn about the evolution of Coke at the World of Coca-Cola

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20. Spend a day walking along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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21. Immerse yourself in blues music at the Delta Blues Museum

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22. Admire stunning architecture of the Biltmore Estate, NC

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23. Learn about history at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

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24. Admire the timeless beauty of Bodie Island Lighthouse, NC

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25. Enjoy a music-filled day at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The Southern states have much to offer in the way of things to see and do for the whole family. Head to the world-renowned racetrack in Daytona Beach to watch the Daytona 500, soak up some blues in Clarksdale, Mississippi, at the Delta Blues Museum, explore the underground chambers, complex labyrinths, and deep caverns of Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, or head into the land of Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.

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