The American Southeast is home to a few pretty amazing roadside attractions and natural wonders...as well as some of the best food in the country.
ROAD TRIP TIP: The best time for a road trip in the south is March through May when you want to avoid crowds and enjoy weather that's not too hot and not too cold. Summer is crowded and can get very hot. And from August to November you could encounter hurricanes. December to February the weather can be snowy in the northern part of the trip, and chilly in the South.
TIP: Grab a drink at Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, then hit up the Old Absinthe House, and order a hurricane from Pat O'Brien's.
TIP: The warm, "healing" waters cost about $30 for a relaxing soak.
TIP: Visit Beale Street for live music and BBQ; tour Graceland, and pay your respects to the King at his grave.
This is the world's largest cave system!
Fun, kitschy stop. Great photo ops!
TIP: exploring the abandoned ghost-town resort of Elkmont; drive around Cades Cove, and hike up to Clingmans Dome.
Elkmont Historic District is an awesome abandoned resort town, and it's super accessible from a paved road, and the Appalachian Clubhouse parking lot.
TIP: This is a bit pricey, $50-60 but it's totally worth it. You can explore the entire estate and massive gardens. You'll want to spend at least a few hours here to get the full experience.
TIP: Hike Stony Man and Old Rag, and plan to spend time exploring the cute towns around the park, and Luray Caverns.
TIP: If you only have a couple hours in DC, hit up the National Mall, it's the best place to see all the iconic monuments and memorials.
TIP: You can walk around without paying for admission, but a ticket allows you access to the shops, reenactments, demonstrations, and exhibits.
Classic North Carolina.
TIP: Forsyth Park is a fantastic place to spend an afternoon. Also, downtown Savannah has an open container policy, which makes the walking ghost tours at night infinitely more fun.
TIP: Rent an inner tube and relax for an afternoon.
TIP: Boat tours are awesome here!
TIP: Once you get to Key West take a picture at the Southernmost Point buoy, and then hit up Sloppy Joe's for a daiquiri.
Tatiana Danger
Roadtrippers co-founder. When I grow up I'm going to be Indiana Jones or a professional pizza tester. Current Status: Mom to Bruce and Nina.