USA Road Trip: Deep South Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the food like in the Deep South?
While the Deep South is known for its love of fried chicken and barbecued meats, there is no shortage of variety here. From the Creole cuisine of New Orleans and its grillades (seared beef medallions over grits with cayenne sauce) to the Cajun soul food of Mississippi with its blue crab and Gulf oysters – a trip to the American South is a mouth-watering culinary adventure.
Is it easy to get around in the Deep South?
Overall, many of the southern cities on our Deep South tours are easy to navigate by car, bicycle or using the myriad public transport networks at your disposal. As you would expect with any city, particularly Atlanta, streets can become a little congested, and so we recommend planning your trips ahead of time to avoid frustration.
What’s the climate like in Southern USA?
The weather will naturally vary with each state and is dependent on the time of your visit. Generally speaking, its subtropical climate sees hot and humid summers, with mild, cool winters. Sun-lovers will naturally want to visit between June and August, where temperatures average around 30°C, though it is not uncommon for temperatures to reach 40°C. As such, we recommend you bring a high SPF sun cream, and have bottled water ready. Others may opt to visit during the cooler months of March through until May. Snow is not uncommon in Nashville and Memphis, and though temperatures can go below freezing, you can expect to experience an average of 4 to 10°C.
What’s the food like in the Deep South?
While the Deep South is known for its love of fried chicken and barbecued meats, there is no shortage of variety here. From the Creole cuisine of New Orleans and its grillades (seared beef medallions over grits with cayenne sauce) to the Cajun soul food of Mississippi with its blue crab and Gulf oysters – a trip to the American South is a mouth-watering culinary adventure.
Is it easy to get around in the Deep South?
Overall, many of the southern cities on our Deep South tours are easy to navigate by car, bicycle or using the myriad public transport networks at your disposal. As you would expect with any city, particularly Atlanta, streets can become a little congested, and so we recommend planning your trips ahead of time to avoid frustration.
What’s the climate like in Southern USA?
The weather will naturally vary with each state and is dependent on the time of your visit. Generally speaking, its subtropical climate sees hot and humid summers, with mild, cool winters. Sun-lovers will naturally want to visit between June and August, where temperatures average around 30°C, though it is not uncommon for temperatures to reach 40°C. As such, we recommend you bring a high SPF sun cream, and have bottled water ready. Others may opt to visit during the cooler months of March through until May. Snow is not uncommon in Nashville and Memphis, and though temperatures can go below freezing, you can expect to experience an average of 4 to 10°C.
The American South is a melting pot of culture. Home to pioneers of jazz, rock and roll and country music, its streets are alive with exciting festivals and the tempting aromas of delicious soul food. Catch world-class entertainment, immerse yourself in American history and take in the South’s varied and dramatic landscapes – from rugged mountain ranges and vast plains to thriving marshlands and swamps.
Why you’ll love the Deep South…
• Walking in the footsteps of music legends Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and B.B. King
• Exploring the history of the American Civil War and its citizens’ path to freedom at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis
• Enjoying Honky-tonk nightlife in Nashville
• Hiking along the trails of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park
• Sampling world-class bourbon in Tennessee
• Slow-dancing to the sound of smooth jazz in New Orleans
• Coasting down the Mississippi River on the world’s largest paddle steamer, the American Queen
• Savouring the taste of smoky barbecued ribs and pan-fried chicken in Alabama
• Touring Elvis Presley’s former residence, Graceland
• Admiring the exotic flora of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Did you know?
• Louisiana is the only US state without counties. Instead, these areas are designated by parishes.
• Great Smokey Mountain, in North Carolina and Tennessee, is the most visited national park in the USA.
• The world-famous writer Harper Lee originally hails from Monroeville, Alabama.
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