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The South
The South
Renowned for their charm and hospitality, the Deep South states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee, along with North and South Carolina offer a wealth of experiences for people to enjoy. After the hurricanes of 2005, the area for the most part is open for business as usual and we have adjusted our programme accordingly.
From New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter, with its jazz clubs and nightlife, to the beautiful unspoilt beaches of the Atlantic coast, from the cosmopolitan cities such as Atlanta or Charlotte to the historic plantation homes of Mississippi and Louisiana, or the stunning scenery of the Great Smokey Mountains, visitors cannot fail to find something to enjoy in these states. The history, art, culture, music, architecture, scenery, outdoor activities and relaxation available here all combine to create a very memorable holiday.
Itineraries
Suggested Itineraries
Suggested Itineraries
Day 1
Arrive Atlanta, Georgia for two nights.Explore Atlanta, including World of Coca-Cola and the CNN Center, home of the world’s largest television network.
Day 3
(290 miles)
Atlanta to Charleston, South Carolina.Discover Charleston, one of the South’s best preserved cities. Two nights in Charleston.
Day 5
(169 miles)
Charleston to Cape Fear, North Carolina.Head North to the Cape Fear area. Arrive in Wilmington and enjoy the Carolina coast. Two nights in the Cape Fear area.
Day 7
(114 miles) Cape Fear to Outer Banks, North Carolina.Travel to the Outer Banks, home of the Wright Brothers National Memorial, wide beaches and good fishing. Three nights in the Outer Banks.
Day 10
(202 miles)
Outer Banks to Raleigh, North Carolina. Travel to Raleigh, the capital and cultural and educational center of North Carolina. One night in Raleigh.
Day 11
(114 miles) Raleigh to Asheville, North Carolina.Continue to the Great Smokey Mountains with its beautiful scenery. Visit the Biltmore Estate, with its gardens, winery and magnificent furnishings. Three nights in Asheville
Day 14
(114 miles)
Asheville to Charlotte, North Carolina.“The Queen City” named for the wife of King George III, has a wide variety of arts and entertainment. One night in Charlotte.
Day 15
(242 miles)
Charlotte to Atlanta, Georgia. Return to Atlanta for your flight home.
14 Nights
Prices from:
£809 per personDay 1
Arrive Atlanta, Georgia for two nights. Explore Atlanta, including World of Coca-Cola and the CNN Center, the world’s largest television network and enjoy great shopping restaurants and nightlife.
Day 3
(247 miles)
Atlanta to Nashville, Tennessee. Drive north through Chattanooga to Nashville. Visit the homes and museums of music giants, dance to country sounds or take a trip on the Cumberland River. Two nights in Nashville.
Day 5
(209 miles)
Nashville to Memphis, Tennessee. Take the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway via Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley. Two nights in Memphis.
Day 7
(254 miles)
Memphis to Natchez, Mississippi. Visit some of Natchez’s 500 antebellum houses and plantation homes. Two nights in Natchez.
Day 9
(197 miles)
Natchez to Lafayette, Louisiana. Travel to Cajun Country with vibrant folklife, colourful carefree traditions and their own way of speaking Two nights Lafayette.
Day 11
(135 miles)
Layfayette to New Orleans, Louisiana. Discover the French Quarter, with its narrow streets, antique shops and jazz clubs, Cajun and Creole restaurants. Two nights in New Orleans.
Day 13
(185 miles)
New Orleans - Jackson, Mississippi.Visit the capital of Mississippi, voted one of America’s Most Liveable Communities. Jackson offers the best of both old and new, with a historic downtown area, great museums and galleries, as well as modern shopping and dining. One night in Jackson.
Day 14
(265 miles)
Jackson - Montgomery, Alabama. Travel to the birthplace of the Civil War. See vintage houses in Old Alabama and the Civil Rights Memorial. One night in Montgomery.
Day 15
(268 miles)
Montgomery to Atlanta, Georgia. Drive along Georgia’s Antebellum Trail and enjoy the scenery en route to Atlanta for your flight home.
14 Nights
Prices from:
£785 per personDay 1
(254 miles)
New Orleans to “Plantation Country”. Discover how the magnificent plantation homes developed and learn the fascinating history behind them. Two nights in Plantation Country.
Day 3
(125 miles)
Plantation Country to Natchez, Mississippi. Travel through Louisiana’s capital city, Baton Rouge, en-route. Visit some of the of antebellum homes in Natchez. Take a trip on the Mississippi on an old fashioned paddle steamer. Two nights in Natchez.
Day 5
(106 miles)
Natchez to Alexandria, Louisiana. Stop at Frogmore, a working cotton plantation. One night Alexandria.
Day 6
(61 miles)
Alexandria to Lafayette, Louisiana. Depart after breakfast for “Cajun Country”, the area settled by the Acadians following their expulsion from Nova Scotia by the British. Two nights Cajun Country.
Day 8
(108 miles)
Lafayette to New Orleans, Louisiana.Why not extend your holiday with two or three nights in New Orleans, before returning home?
N.B. You can choose to stay in one of the Plantation Houses or in hotels in the area.
7 Nights
Prices from:
£605 per personHeart of Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee
Price includes flights, car hire and accommodation.
Day 1
Arrive Atlanta, Georgia for two nights. Explore this city, home to the World of Coca Cola and the CNN Center, the world’s largest television network.
Day 3
(160 miles)
Atlanta to Montgomery, Alabama. The State Capital of Alabama, Montgomery has a fascinating history, including the Civil War and Civil Rights. Two nights in Montgomery.
Day 5
(90 miles)
Montgomery to Birmingham, Alabama. Alabama’s largest city, Birmingham offers some great jazz and blues music venues as well as a lot of Civil Rights history. Stay one in Birmingham.
Day 6
(93 miles)
Birmingham to Fort Payne, Alabama. Fort Payne is the gateway to the Appalachian Mountains and home to Desoto State Park. You can enjoy numerous outdoor activities from here. One night Fort Payne.
Day 7
(70 miles)
Fort Payne to Huntsville, Alabama. Huntsville is the Space Capital of America, with the US Space and Rocket Center and US Space Camp. One night in Huntsville.
Day 8
(215 miles)
Huntsville - Memphis, Tennessee. Renowned as the Birthplace of Rock and Roll, Memphis has numerous musical connections and attractions. Visit Sun Studios, Graceland, Beale Street and the Smithsonian Rock n’ Soul Museum. Two nights in Memphis.
Day 10
(210 miles)
Memphis - Nashville, Tennessee. Home of country music, in Nashville you can visit homes and museums of music giants or take a boat trip on the Cumberland River. Two nights in Nashville.
Day 12
(250 miles)
Nashville - Atlanta. Return to Atlanta for your flight home.
11 Nights
Prices from:
£695 per personDay 1
Arrive Atlanta, Georgia, for one night
Day 2
(114 miles)
Atlanta -Chattanooga, Tennessee. Home of the legendary Chattanooga Choo Choo, this diverse city which began as an outpost on the border of the Cherokee Nation, is now a lively modern city. One night in Chattanooga.
Day 3
(317 miles)
Chattanooga to Memphis, Tennessee. The home of the Blues and the town where Rock’n’Roll was born. Two nights in Memphis.
Day 5
(210 miles)
Memphis to Nashville, Tennessee. Home of country music. Two nights in Nashville.
Day 7
(293 miles)
Nashville to Asheville, North Carolina. You can enjoy the spectacular Greta Smokey Mountain scenery or choose to visit The Biltmore Estate. One night in Asheville.
Day 8
(245 miles)
Asheville to Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh is the Capital and cultural centre of North Carolina. One night in Raleigh.
Day 9
(120 miles)
Raleigh to Cape Fear, North Carolina. Enjoy the Carolina coast and relax on the beach. Two nights in Wilmington.
Day 11
(166 miles)
Cape Fear to Charleston, South Carolina. Visit one of the South’s best preserved cities. Two nights in Charleston.
Day 13
(110 miles)
Charleston to Hilton Head, South Carolina. This popular year round resort offers 12 miles of beach and is also well known for its golf and tennis facilities. One night in Hilton Head.
Day 14
(45 miles)
Hilton Head to Savannah, Georgia. Founded in 1733 as England’s last colony, you can explore the restored waterfront or tour many of the old homes. One night in Savannah.
Day 15
(approx .249 miles)
Savannah to Atlanta. Depart from Atlanta.
14 Nights
Prices from:
£869 per personDay 1
Arrive Atlanta, Georgia for two nights. See the house where Margaret Mitchell wrote Gone with the Wind, visit the World of Coca Cola and the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site. If time permits shop in one of Atlanta’s Malls.
Day 3
(75 miles)
Atlanta to Dahlonega for one night. Drive North to Lake Lanier, spend some time on the lake and then drive on to Dahlonega in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Day 4
(149 miles)
Dahlonega to Macon for one night. Continue via Athens and end the day in Macon, home of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Tubman African-American Museum.
Day 5
(67 miles)
Macon to Savannah for two nights.Head southeast to the charming port city of Savannah. Take a carriage tour through the gracious squares of one of the South’s most beautifully preserved 18th century cities. Visit the museums, browse in the shops and dine in one of the many restaurants.
Day 7
(100 miles)
Savannah to Jekyll Island for two nights. Next stop is Jekyll Island, a lovely place to relax, go boating, or take a tour to the wildlife refuge of Cumberland Island or Okefenokee Swamp.
Day 9
(268 miles)
Jekyll Island to Pine Mountain for two nights. Make a stop in Plains, the home of Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States. In Pine Mountain visit the 2,500 acre Callaway Gardens including a visit to the Butterfly Centre, the world’s largest glass conservatory.
Day 11
(84 miles)
ine Mountain to Atlanta. Return to Atlanta for your flight home stopping at Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Little White House in Warm Springs.
11 Nights
Prices from:
£745 per person10 Night Kentucky Fly-Drive
Price includes return flights, hire of a compact car including insurance, taxes and airport fees 10 nights accommodation.
Day 1
Fly from Glasgow to Louisville Kentucky. On arrival pick up a compact size hire car for 11 days hire including all insurance. Stay for 4 nights at the Seelbach Hilton Louisville
Day 5
Drive to Lexington (approx 78 miles) and stay for 4 nights at the Radisson Plaza Lexington.
Day 9
Drive to Bardstown (approx 60 miles) and stay for 2 nights at the Hampton Inn.
Day 11
Drive back to Louisville and return hire car. Fly back to Glasgow.
10 Nights
Prices from:
£1229.00 per personGone With The Wind Georgia Fly-Drive
Price includes flights, accommodation and car hire (economy car) based on two people travelling and sharing.
Day 1 - 3
Arrive in Atlanta, pick up hire car and stay for three nights. The downtown Atlanta apartment where Margaret Mitchell wrote Gone With The Wind is now home to the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum. Although the plantation in the novel is fictional, she drew inspiration from the lives of the people around Jonesboro. For those who are interested in the Civil War, there are daily tours which take you in the steps of the Battle of Jonesboro and a very interesting Gone with the Wind Tour. Atlanta is not just about Gone with the Wind and the Civil War – there is an interesting behind the scenes tours of the CNN Centre, a tour to the World of Coca Cola, a magnificent new Aquarium where you can view whale sharks and of course exceptional shopping.
Day 4
Drive to Athens and then take the Antebellum Trail to Madison for 1 night (approx 60 miles). The Antebellum Trail is a 100-mile trek through seven communities that virtually escaped Yankee General Sherman's burning march through Georgia. Madison's pre Civil War and Victorian homes, as well as its tastefully restored downtown, offer a wide range of shops, tastes, sights and services.
Day 5
Continue on the Anteballum Trail to Macon (approx 60 miles). Take the Historic Downtown Tour to attractions such as the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, the Sports Hall of Fame and the Tubman African American Museum
Day 6
Drive to Savannah (approx 165 miles) and stay for 3 Nights.
Day 7 & 8
Stroll Savannah’s streets, visit the house of the film and book Midnight in the Garden of Good Evil, take time to visit Old fort Jackson built in 1808 and Georgia’s oldest brick fortification, visit the First African Baptist Church which was built by slaves during the night when they were not working and believed to be the oldest African American Church in America.
Day 9
Drive to Jekyll Island (approx 95 miles) and stay for 2 Nights
Day 10
Time to relax and explore Jekyll and St. Simons Island. Take a ferry to Cumberland Island to see the wild horses and look at the birds or simply relax.
Day 11
Drive back to Atlanta (approx 250 miles) return hire car and fly home.
10 nights
Prices from:
£875 per personSouth Coast USA & City Highlights
Price (based on two people travelling and sharing) includes flights, accommodation and car hire (economy car).
Day 1 & 2
Arrive in New Orleans, a city that marches to the beat of its own drum. A stop at the French Quarter Visitor Center unit of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park introduces you to the traditions and life in the area. Rangers lead daily walks to tell the story of this special place and its ties to the Mississippi River. There is music playing every evening in the French Quarter. Spend the second day exploring the Garden District which gets its name from the huge homes and gardens that fill block after block. Try the Maison Bourbon Jazz Club or the House of Blues for music. Also check to see if there are performances scheduled for Preservation Hall. Magazine Street is a great place for shopping, including antiques.
Day 3
Move on today to Ocean Springs, MS, known as the "City of Discovery" celebrating the French settlement of 1699. Conditions here are so tropical that the US Army established a training camp here during World War II to simulate the south seas. Forts along the National Seashore span 150 years from the Spanish fort established in 1797 to the World War II Battery 234. This area also saw significant action during the Civil War. You can soak in more nature along the Live Oak Bicycle Trail and enjoy other trails that run through the estuaries and inlets.
Day 4 & 5
On to Mobile, Alabama. Founded in 1702 as he original capital of the Louisiana Territory, few cities can boast such rich history and prime location as Mobile. Visitors marvel at the sheer beauty of the city - breathtaking sunsets, lush foliage, spectacular historic and modern architecture, amazing museums, diverse arts and culture and famous seafood creations. Mobile was not only home to the first known Mardi Gras in 1703 but also hosts America's family Mardi Gras every year. One of the main attractions in Mobile is Bellingrath Gardens, an oasis built by the president of Mobile's first Coca-Cola bottling plant. The other attraction in Mobile that will draw you in, is food. Whether you want Bar-B-Q or seafood, this is the place to be. The Brick Pit in Mobile serves up tender pork ribs, cooked for at least twelve hours, while the pulled pork is roasted for up to thirty hours, over pecan and hickory-wood fires. Or there is Mary's Place in nearby Coden. Founded in 1935 by Mary Hunter, this rustic eatery offers Creole soul food and all-you-can eat seafood buffets.
Day 6 & 7
Move on to Pensacola, Florida. Taking its name from the Pensacola Indians who inhabited the land before the Spanish arrived. In addition to the Spanish, Pensacola has been home to both English and French colonists, and held under both the flag of the United States of America and the Confederate States of America. Be sure to visit the National Museum of Naval Aviation, one of the largest air and space museums in the world. After you take the Flight Line Bus on a 20 minute tour, plan to see the Magic of Flight projected on a seven story screen and stroll through over 140 restored and one of a kind aircraft flown by the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard.
You'll find that a great contrast to the Historic Pensacola Village, where 10 of the structures are interpreted and open to the public. Julee Cottage was owned by a woman of colour who worked to free fellow blacks from slavery. Also in the Village, the 1805 Lavalle House is a rare example of French Creole colonial architecture. It has been authentically furnished to present a realistic picture of life on the frontier in Pensacola in the 1820s.
Day 8
On to Montgomery, Alabama. You'll find a bustling city of the New South. A hotbed of activity during the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s, this is also the place where Confederate President Jefferson Davis lived at the birth of the Confederacy. Topping the city's list of "must-sees" is the state capitol building where Jefferson Davis took the oath of office and where the Selma-to-Montgomery march ended with Dr. King's moving speach from the bottom of the capitol steps. The Rosa Parks Museum and Civil Rights Memorial tells the story of the courageous women who refused to move to the back of the bus, essentially the first non-violent protest of the Civil Rights movement.
Old Alabama Town, one of the South's premier history villages, is a collection of authentically restored 19th and 20th century buildings stretching along six blocks in the heart of historic Montgomery. Over 40 restored structures include an original 1850s townhouse, schoolhouses, a cotton gin, blacksmith shop, grist mill, tavern, log cabin, pole barn, southern mansion, and more. Here you can experience life in Montgomery during the infancy of the state's history. Nearby, the quaint Old Cloverdale historic area has been transformed into clubs, bars and restaurants. Listen to hot jazz at the 1048 Jazz and Blues Club.
Day 9 & 10
From Montgomery, you'll be heading for Birmingham; Alabama's largest city where both riots and peaceful protests took place side by side in the racial turmoil of the 1960s.
In downtown Birmingham, exhibits at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute illustrate the struggle for freedom during the civil rights movement. In order to work towards the most positive results, today, the Civil Rights Institute makes it its mission to look to the future: to promote civil and human rights worldwide through education. After seeing such emotionally charged material, why not treat yourself to a nice dinner; try Highlands Bar and Grill on the Southside of Birmingham for exquisitely fine food in an unpretentious atmosphere.
Other options in Birmingham include the Birmingham Museum of Art, featuring the Charles W. Ireland Sculpture Garden and the Beeson Collection of Wedgwood. A drive to Vulcan Park lets you view Birmingham and the greatest panorama of the Red Mountains. Back on the ground, the 67 acre Birmingham Botanical Gardens will give you a respite among the flowers and plants. For those who want to get the adrenalin running, you can cheer to the trills at the Barber Motorsports Park and Talladega Speedway and splash down at the Alabama Adventure water and theme park. Golfers can play a course or two on the famous Robert Trent Jones Gold Trail. The nine-story glass atrium at Riverchase Galleria is Birmingham's number one free tourist attraction. Enjoy the structure and the shopping.
Day 11 & 12
Huntsville is a city of great contrasts. It dates back from 1805 when John Hunt came to Alabama from Tennessee when it was still the Mississippi Territory. He built a log cabin in a beautiful wooded valley just above the "Big Spring" which soon attracted other settlers as well. By 1812, Huntsville had a city newspaper, stores arranged around the square, a public school, church and a bank. In 1819, Huntsville became the capital of Alabama. Contrast that early history with the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, the world's largest space museum featuring a full size space shuttle, a Saturn V rocket, the actual Apollo 16 capsule and a moon rock. Plan to enjoy a 4 G experience in the Space Shot tower and the Space Walk motion-based simulator. After you've had an opportunity to tour Constitution Village, plan to contrast that era with a trip through Twickenham Historic District, Alabama's largest district of antebellum homes. Although many of the homes were seized by Union troops, they were not burned, leaving the carefully preserved structures for us to enjoy today. Washington Square in downtown Huntsville has a mini entertainment district with live music at the Crossroads Cafe, the Jazz Factory and more. The Bridge Street Towne Center Shopping and Entertainment District has a nice open air shopping area with good restaurants and movie theater. You can also take a gondola out on the lake.
Day 13 & 14
Finish your tour in Atlanta, Georgia. Withought fail, every survey of the top attractions in Atlanta comes up with virtually the same things: the CNN Center, Centennial Olympic Park, the new High Museum of Art, the World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium. More than eight million gallons of water fill the structure designed to look like the prow of a ship which makes the Georgia Aquarium the largest in the world. Be sure to make a swing through the Underground Atlanta before leaving the city. Depending on your interest, the Margaret Mitchell House (author of Gone with the Wind), the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Stone Mountain Park, the King Center and Turner Field are also open for touring.
14 Nights
Prices from:
£1092 per personAlabama Music Fly-Drive
Price includes flights, accommodation and car hire (economy car)..
Day 1 & 2
Arrive in Memphis, renowned as the birthplace of Rock'n'Roll and home of the blues for your two night stay. Elvis' mansion Graceland is a 'must see' along with Sun Studio and the historic Beale Street where you can party through the nights. The Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Smithsonian's Rock'n'Soul Museum and the Gibson Guitar are also well worth a visit.
Day 3 & 4
Move on today to Nashville, home of Country Music and the Grand Ole Opry. Visit the museum of music giants, the Country Music Hall of Fame followed by some live music in one of many bars and lounges in 'The District', Nashville's downtown entertainment area.
Day 5
On to the northwest corner of Alabama where a cluster of cities bursting with musical talent - Tuscumbia, Florence, Sheffield and Muscle Shoals line the banks of the Tennessee River. Begin your stay by visiting the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in Tuscumbia which showcases some of the state's famous music icons including WC Handy, Jimmie Rodgers, Sam Phillips, Hank Williams, Nat King Cold, The Temptations, Alabama and the Commodores.
The Shoals region also boasts some of the most influential recording centres in America. Renowned for their huge contribution to rock, country and R&B music throughout the 60's and 70's, the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and FAME Recording Studio were used frequently by superstars like Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Paul Simon and Otis Redding who all made classic recording here. Both studios are active recording studios but are open for public tours (check ahead for visiting times).
Day 6 & 7
A short drive brings you to the Rocket City, Huntsville. A two night stay here provides an ideal opportunity to sample some of its exciting day and night time entertainment. Located in the heart of Alabama’s Mountain Region, Huntsville hosts numerous music events throughout the year including one of the state’s largest - the Big Spring Jam every September. The city’s downtown area has a mini entertainment district with venues like Crossroads Cafe and Humphrey’s showcasing Blues, Jazz, Folk and Rock music. For shopping and dining, the new Bridge Street Town Centre features over 70 upscale shops and restaurants, a 10 acre lake with gondola rides, water craft rentals and park areas
By day, visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, the Earth’s largest space museum featuring a full size Space Shuttle, a Saturn V rocket and the actual Apollo 16 capsule. Families can thrill to interactive rides and flight simulators; they can also attend U.S Space Camp®. Save time for the Huntsville Botanical Garden where you can enjoy the Alabama sunshine whilst exploring 112 acres of flora and fauna.
For a different perspective, go back in time to 1819 by visiting Alabama Constitution Village, the actual site where forty-four delegates gathered to forge the way for Alabama's Statehood. Become a part of Alabama’s history as villagers dressed in period clothing take you through eight reconstructed Federal style buildings. Another living history museum, Burritt on the Mountain, is a remarkable 14-room mansion built in the shape of an X and is insulated with 2,200 bales of wheat straw. The Historic Park contains restored farm buildings which interpret rural life during 1850 and 1900.
Day 8 & 9
Birmingham, your next stop, is Alabama's largest city and known for its diversity. Overlooked by Red Mountain and home to grits, gravy, great culture and gracious folks, it adds its own stamp to the music world. As well as hosting the famous City Stages Festival every June, a 3-day event featuring 150 acts, Birminham claims to be the Capital of American Idol due to its reputation for producing a string of talented vocalists. Two of the winners Ruben Studdard and Taylor Hicks, plus runner up, Bo Bice, all hail from here.
Indeed, it's hard to escape the music in this playful city. Throughout the year, Jazz echoes from downtown nightclubs in places like Ona's Music Room and the Blue Monkey. The Five Points entertainment district has music of all types as well as great dining. Folks in Birmingham love to eat and those who visit here will get a taste of its fabulous variety in cuisine whilst enjoying all the arts that the city offers.
Jazz enthusiasts would do well to visit the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame which pays tribute to great artists with ties to Alabama like Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton.
Aside from the music, Birminham has museums by the dozen and its story of Civil Rights conflict and reconciliation should not be missed. It is told at the moving and educational Birminham Civil Rights Institute. The Barber Motorsports Park and Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum are a must for motor enthusiasts and the Birminghamd Botanical Gardens and Zoo are just some of the city's other great attractions.
Day 10
Moving south to Montgomery, Alabama's State Capital is the birthplace of both the Civil War and Civil Rights. This is where Hank Williams lived from 1937 to 1948. The Hank Williams Museum documents the life of this Country Music pioneer famous for such classics as "Hey Good Lookin" and "Cold Cold Heart".
Day 11 & 12
The historic port city of Mobile which is one of the oldest cities in America is your home for the next two nights. Part of Mobile Bay, the city offers entertainment and relaxation, and boasts the original Mardi Gras which started in 1703 and is still celebrated every year two weeks before Lent.
Mobile features delicious seafood and an array of bars, restaurants and live music venues - just what you would expect from Jimmy Buffet's hometown. The Lo Da Entertainment District has over 20 establishments with live music on different nights of the week. Stop by 'Veets' for a late night drink and live bands. Felix's Fish Camp overlooking Mobile Bay has entertainment most nights and great views over the water. If you're visiting in the Autumn, you'll be lucky enough to see the city's 3 day BayFest Music Festival. This has jazz as its main ingredient but there is continuous music for every taste.
Spot of Tea on Dauphin Street is a favourite for breakfast and a nice place to stroll around as you admire the buildings on Cathedral Square. A drive through the nearby Oakleigh Garden Historic District allows you to take a look at some of the city's finest late 19th Century residences.
During your two night stay, take a trip a few miles down the road to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach which provide 32 miles of pristine white sandy beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. Live bankds perform at beachfront bars like the Florabama, Pink Pony Pub and The Hangout.
Day 13 & 14
Finish your tour in the exotic city of New Orleans which overflows with history, culture and an energy that reverberates throughout the city. Aside from the legendary Bourbon street nightlife, there is a wealth of experience for all the family in the form of boat swamp tours, street car rides, the National World War II museum, the Aquarium, Mardi Gras World and more.
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