2 Beautiful Routes to Take When Visiting the South On Your US Holiday

Steeped in tradition and a deep heritage, the south is an intriguing and interesting place to visit on your US holiday. There are some great small group tours that take in the delights of the south, including the following great options.

The Texas Ranger Route Tour

As one of the most fascinating states in the country, Texas occupies a large landmass to the south. While it is clearly significant on a cultural level, it is also a great place to visit for a holiday. Taking a small group tour to Texas gives you the chance to experience a mixture of outdoor adventures and sightseeing, and to learn about the culture and heritage of the area. Some of the great highlights of the Texas Ranger tour includes: * Taking in the sights, sounds and tastes of Dallas: steakhouses, museums and art galleries galore. * The exciting live music scene in Austin * History lesson in San Antonio where you can learn about the Alamo and then enjoy beautiful vistas from River Walk * Silver Spur Ranch for good old-fashioned, world famous Texan hospitality and the chance to act like a cowboy. Horseback trails, amazing rural views, lassoing lessons and toasting s’mores are all delightful treats here. * Take to the Big Bend National Park for stargazing and desert exploration.

The Delta Blues and Deep South Route Tour

This particular tour is perfect for music lovers and those who are interested in learning about the real grit that goes into country, rock and roll and the blues. This tour lasts for 12 days and takes in the vibrant diversity of the south, including stops at New Orleans, Nashville and Memphis. You find yourself in the magical city of Atlanta, a city that can be enjoyed best on foot. The Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site and Georgia Aquarium are among the most famous tourist attractions here. Then on from Atlanta, you will find yourself in Birmingham, Alabama where you need to head to the Civil Rights Institute to learn more about the cultural evolution and rich history of the region. After Birmingham comes the truly dynamic, heady, but completely charming city that is New Orleans. This has so much to offer travelers and visitors and never fails to deliver and intriguing and magical time. Make sure you drink in the atmosphere, enjoy some local jazz and definitely eat some of the delicious food. Some highlights include the French Quarter, Garden District and Bourbon Street. Consider taking a cruise down the Mississippi River, as this is a lovely way to spend a day, that can even be turned into a tiny trip in its own right. After the delights of New Orleans, you are taken to Clarksdale, which can be reached via a trip to Houmas House Plantation. The amazing property was first built in the 1800s and features beautiful ornamental gardens. When you eventually reach Clarksdale, fans of the blues will appreciate Hopson Plantation, where Pinetop Perkins, a legendary pianist, used to live Memphis is obviously a must for all fans of Elvis. Not only is Graceland open for visitors, yo can also take a trip around Tupelo, the birthplace of the legendary man himself. Another destination perfect for music aficionados is Sun Studio. Some of the biggest names in music have played there, including the mighty Johnny Cash. Finally, the tour ends in Nashville, the spiritual and in many ways, actual, home of country music. That’s not all the city has to offer, as there are designer shopping malls, trendy restaurants alongside the various opportunities to listen to some amazing live music and take on the challenge of line dancing. Hopefully, these two routes have given you food for thought about how you want to travel when visiting the famed ‘Dirty South’