Located in the Deep South of the States, Louisiana is renowned for its captivating Cajun and Creole culture, which is infused with Acadian, French, and Spanish influences. This intoxicating mix of music, cuisines, and even languages is best explored in cities such as Lafayette and Baton Rouge – its state…
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10 Best Places to Visit in Arkansas
Appropriately nicknamed ‘The Natural State,’ Arkansas is home to both the Ozark and Ouachita mountain ranges, with plenty of spectacular scenery on show. Coated in verdant forests, it boasts beautiful landscapes and natural wonders, with rivers roaring past rocky outcrops and spectacular state parks. While its outstanding natural tourist attractions…
10 Best Places to Visit in Tennessee
While Tennessee is famous for being the home and indeed the birthplace of both blues and country music, its scenery is no less varied than its music scene. The breathtaking, forest-coated Great Smoky Mountains feel a world away from the lush green valleys and scorching lowlands that can be found…
10 Best Places to Visit in Louisiana
Louisiana, in the Southern United States, is an electric cultural explosion. Cajun, Creole and American Southern accents, cuisine and heritage mingle together in one scenic destination. Swamps, French colonial architecture, charming villages and historic plantations are all found within the borders of Louisiana. New Orleans is the most-visited destination in…
10 Best Places to Visit in Alabama
Alabama is a state of many names: Yellowhammer State after the state bird, the Cotton State and the Heart of Dixie. Though Spanish explorers passed through the state in 1540, it was the French who settled the area, founding Mobile in 1702. Because it’s located on the Gulf of Mexico,…
10 Best Places to Visit in Kentucky
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. The state has five tracks, of which Churchill Downs is the most famous. Settled by frontiersman Daniel Boone and the…
10 Best Places to Visit in South Carolina
The gorgeous state of South Carolina is bordered by Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and the Atlantic Ocean. Within its borders, you will find stunning beaches, national forests, thriving cities, traditional villages and plenty of Southern charm. Coastal destinations are a top pick for many, but South Carolina is also a…