The South

From the Mississippi River to the Smoky Mountains, Tennessee serves up a greatest hits album of American culture.

Renowned for its mix of cultures, cuisines and music scenes, New Orleans is one of the most rewarding and unique cities to visit in the States.

Most travelers headed to the Alabama coast shoot straight for the beach towns.

Cradled by the Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia is a land of rugged beauty and untamed spirit.

Kentucky is more than fried chicken and bourbon, though these rank high on the list of things to eat and drink. But horse racing also features prominently in Kentucky culture.

Home to renowned tourist destinations like Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head and Charleston, you may have a decent idea about what life in South Carolina is like.

A modern skyline, thriving cultural scene, and rapid growth have transformed this Southern city into a dynamic destination.

Brick-lined streets, historic homes, and a lively small-town atmosphere give this destination plenty of Southern charm.

One of the original Thirteen Colonies and allegedly the first state to gain independence from Britain in 1775, North Carolina has an impressive political history.

Perched on a bluff above the Mississippi River, Vicksburg packs more American history into a weekend than you’d expect from a city this size.

The towns in South Carolina truly defy the idea that the United States of America is a ‘new country’ – some of the settlements here date back well into the 18th century.

Set along a scenic river and surrounded by rolling foothills, this lively city blends natural beauty with a youthful, energetic atmosphere.

Boasting loads of beautiful parks and memorials, Arlington is located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.

Boasting one of the biggest and most beautiful historic districts in the States, this charming city can be found just inland from the Atlantic Ocean.

This city was founded in 1821 as Vermilionville, and later renamed in 1884.