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Explore Everglades National Park, Florda
Stroll through the gardens at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Texas
Learn about Southern culture at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Louisiana
Visit the legendary Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum
Marvel at the diverse marine life at Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta
Visit Graceland, Elvis Presley's estate
Go hiking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Stroll through the heart of New Orleans: Jackson Square
Admire masterpieces from around the world at the Ringling Museum of Art
Learn about the history of bat making at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Take your dog for a walk at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Admire Mammoth Cave National Park
Discover Thomas Jefferson Monticello's fascinating history
Feel the rush at Six Flags Over Georgia
Explore the wonders of space at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Step aboard legendary USS Yorktown
Explore the Vicksburg National Military Park where history was made
Visit Walt Disney World with your family
Learn about the evolution of Coke at the World of Coca-Cola
Spend a day walking along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Immerse yourself in blues music at the Delta Blues Museum
Admire stunning architecture of the Biltmore Estate, NC
Learn about history at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Admire the timeless beauty of Bodie Island Lighthouse, NC
Enjoy a music-filled day at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville
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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