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The American South

America’s melting pot, gateway to the Mississippi River and where the east meets the west. Holidays to America’s South bring you to the heart of the region that brought us blues and jazz music, created unique creole cuisine and offers an enchanting blend of sub tropical scenery. Explore the narrow streets and music venues of New Orleans then venture out to discover the swamps and bayous of the unique Louisiana coast. Learn about the history and heritage of a bygone era at a majestic plantation house and embark on the Rhythm Road to country music’s capital, Nashville, and home of The King at Graceland, Memphis. On your American South road trip visit the Smoky Mountains, perhaps with a stop at Dollywood, before kicking back in the evening with a smooth glass of Kentucky bourbon or Tennessee whiskey.

Where to Book

  • Jackson Square in New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Old New Orleans building and balconies

  • Hilton Head waterfront - Discover South Carolina

  • Banjo and guitar performers, Nashville

  • Natchez steamer, New Orleans - Louisiana Office of Tourism

  • Downtown in historic Charleston, South Carolina

  • Beale Street Memphis, Tennessee - Brand USA

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

  • 17℃
  • 18℃
  • 22℃
  • 25℃
  • 28℃
  • 31℃
  • 32℃
  • 32℃
  • 30℃
  • 26℃
  • 21℃
  • 18℃
  • 10
  • 12
  • 9
  • 7
  • 8
  • 13
  • 15
  • 14
  • 10
  • 7
  • 7
  • 10

Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

Rainfall

When to Visit

Below gives you information and a rating of the best time of year to visit.

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Our Ratings

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