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Travel ideas for Southern USA... chosen especially for Aussies.

Tips and travel Ideas for Australians to experience in the USA's amazing South, including: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

08/10/2026

If you’ve already done New York and LA, there’s another America waiting for you 🍂
Come South in October, when the summer heat starts to ease, the mountains turn gold and red, festivals fill the calendar, and road-trip weather is hard to beat.

From Tennessee and Georgia to Louisiana and the Carolinas, the South is made for exploring this time of year.

Twelve states. One very good month.

Save this for your October trip planning, and tell us where you’d start.

07/10/2026

Halloween hits differently in the South 🎃 think historic mansions, centuries-old cemeteries, Spanish moss, haunted hotels and ghost stories that have been passed down for generations.

👻 New Orleans
👻 Savannah
👻 Charleston
👻 And plenty of eerie places in between

Here, the stories are woven into the history which makes exploring them after dark all the more atmospheric.

If you want a Halloween worth travelling for, head South.

18/09/2026

The Mississippi runs 3,000 miles through ten states. And there’s a road that follows the whole thing.

The Great River Road National Scenic Byway traces the Mississippi from northern Minnesota all the way to the Gulf, through big-name river cities, small-town riverfronts, blues and soul, and plenty of classic Americana along the way.

Drive it north to south, and the landscape, culture and character of the river keep changing.

Two stops worth planning around:

🌲 Shawnee National Forest, Illinois
Sandstone bluffs, big-sky views and quiet woodland trails. Don’t miss Garden of the Gods for its dramatic rock formations, Giant City for its towering corridors, and Jackson Falls when the water is running.

🌿 Atchafalaya, Louisiana
North America’s largest river basin swamp, where guided boat tours wind through narrow bayous beneath moss-draped cypress. Expect wildlife, Cajun and Creole culture - and no paddling skills required.

One river. Ten states. One unforgettable road trip.

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15/09/2026

Kentucky has more barrels of bourbon ageing than people. 🥃

There are 16 million barrels of bourbon quietly ageing across the state and just 4.5 million people. That’s roughly 3.5 barrels for every resident.

In Louisville, Evan Williams, Old Forester and Angel’s Envy are all within walking distance of dinner on Wh***ey Row.

In Frankfort, discover Buffalo Trace and Castle & Key, set among some of the most beautiful grounds on the Bourbon Trail.

Then there’s Bardstown, the self-proclaimed Bourbon Capital of the World, home to Heaven Hill, Willett, Lux Row and Bardstown Bourbon Co.

Four towns. Eleven distilleries. All within roughly an hour of one another.

Three days is all you need to discover a very good reason to visit Kentucky.

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09/09/2026

Fly to Memphis, drive two hours south, and you're at the oldest blues festival on earth.

The Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival has taken over a field in Greenville every September since 1978, and it has never missed a year.

What to expect
Gates open at 10am and the music starts at noon, outdoors on the fairgrounds. The week beforehand runs events right through downtown Greenville, so there's more to it than the one day. Pictured are the Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band, led by Sharde Thomas, who plays a north Mississippi tradition older than the blues itself and now carried on by very few.

19 September 2026. Greenville, Mississippi.

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04/09/2026

"🎶 Feel the Rhythm of Louisiana

In Louisiana, music isn't just something you hear, it's something you experience. From the soulful sounds of jazz echoing through historic streets to lively brass bands, blues, zydeco, and Cajun melodies, every note tells the story of a place rich in culture, history, and celebration.

Turn up the volume and let Louisiana inspire your next Southern USA adventure. 🎷✨

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02/09/2026

Three stops, two hours apart, one very easy drive.

Fly into Atlanta, head north into Alabama, and swipe through for the route.

FORT PAYNE
Little River Canyon cuts a deep gorge through Lookout Mountain, and DeSoto State Park adds 70km of trails, zip lines and waterfalls like Indian Falls. Catch the sunset from Jim Lynn Overlook at Buck's Pocket State Park.

HUNTSVILLE, 110km northwest
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center holds the world's largest collection of rockets and space artifacts. Add Burritt on the Mountain for the views over Monte Sano, and Lowe Mill, a former textile factory now packed with artist studios.

BIRMINGHAM, 163km south
Walk the Civil Rights Heritage Trail, then 1,800 motorcycles at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and two courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

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26/08/2026

The Mother Road turns 100 this year, and Missouri’s stretch of it might just be the most unforgettable 480km of history in the South. 🛣️✨

Route 66 joined the federal highway network on 11 November 1926. A century later, Missouri’s original alignment from St Louis to Joplin is still lined with places that bring the Mother Road story to life.

📍 St Louis: Begin beneath the Gateway Arch (192m, the tallest monument in America), cross the historic Chain of Rocks Bridge, then make time for frozen custard at Ted Drewes, serving travellers since 1929.

📍 Stanton: Head underground at Meramec Caverns, welcoming road trippers since 1933. It’s a fitting stop in Missouri, the Cave State, with around 7,500 caves on record.

📍 Springfield: This is where the Route 66 story truly began. A placard on Park Central Square marks the exact spot where the name “Route 66” was proposed back in 1926.

📍 Augusta: Take the scenic detour to America’s first federally recognised w**e region. Augusta beat seven Californian districts to the title in 1980, thanks to vines planted by German settlers in the 1830s.

And the centennial celebrations are only just getting started!

The Festival of Nations comes to St Louis on 29–30 August, with free entry and 80 countries represented. Then, on 7 November, the official Route 66 Centennial Celebration arrives at Route 66 State Park.

A century on, the Mother Road is still calling. So take the long way, chase a little history, and make your own Route 66 moment. ❤️🛣️

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24/08/2026

Mark the calendar! September is one of the loudest months of the year in Tennessee, with big events happening across three very different corners of the state 🎸

11-13 September | Bristol
Bristol Rhythm & Roots celebrates 25 years, with stages lining the street that straddles Tennessee and Virginia — the birthplace of the legendary 1927 Bristol Sessions.

15-19 September | Nashville
AmericanaFest brings 165 shows to downtown across five nights. New this year: Dolly Parton’s Songteller Hotel, opened in June with a museum, rooftop bar and live music.

From 14 September | Pigeon Forge
Dollywood’s Harvest Festival runs through 31 October, with a 12-metre pumpkin tree and thousands of illuminated carved pumpkins. USA Today named it America’s best fall event.

Don’t miss Great Smoky Mountains National Park while you’re there, America’s most visited national park, with more than 12 million visits last year and no entrance fee. Just grab a $5 parking tag if you’re staying longer than 15 minutes.

Got more time? Memphis is just three hours west (338km, toll-free), with Sun Studio, Beale Street and the National Civil Rights Museum, including its new Legacy Building.

September fills fast, so start planning your Tennessee trip now at: travelsouthusa.au

23/06/2026

🍰 Tennessee's Bakery Gem

Triple Crown Bakery in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, brings a taste of Europe to the South. Founded by French-trained pastry chef Alena Vaughn, the bakery blends Ritz-Carlton refinement with Le Cordon Bleu craftsmanship, offering pastries, cakes, cookies, and elegant tea service in an equestrian-inspired setting. Since 2016, it has become a beloved local destination, also known for its cozy hot cocoa service and beautifully curated desserts.☕

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