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Southern States
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Visiting Elvis Presley’ s Graceland: In Elvis’ s home explore the mansion’ s preserved rooms, extensive museum exhibits and his personal airplanes, for a true insight into his life and career.
Experiencing Nashville’ s famous honky tonks on Lower Broadway: Immerse yourself in Music City’ s electric atmosphere with free live country music, neon-lit bars, and the chance to hear future stars performing in these iconic, historic venues.
Following the Chattanooga Ale tRail craft beer journey: Sample local brews, collect stamps in the Ale tRail book, and enjoy Chattanooga’ s vibrant and ever-growing craft beer scene.
Discovering Appalachian charm and thrills at Dollywood: Enjoy a mix of Smoky Mountain – inspired attractions, family-friendly shows, exciting coasters, and regional food at this theme park shaped by Dolly Parton’ s roots and creativity.
Tasting New Orleans’ famous cuisine: Indulge in iconic dishes like beignets, gumbo, and po’ boys as you explore the rich Creole, Cajun, and global flavours that define this legendary food city.
WEST VIRGINIA
• Covington
• Charleston
Louisville • • Lexington
KANSAS
• Owenboro
VIRGINIA
MISSOURI KENTUCKY
• Bowling Green
Paducah •
• Winston-Salem
Pigeon Forge • Asheville
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• Knoxville NORTH
• Nashville • Gatlinburg
ARKANSAS
CAROLINA
TENNESSEE Charlotte •
• Oklahoma City
Memphis •
• Chattanooga
SOUTH OKLAHOMA
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CAROLINA Myrtle Tupelo • • Huntsville
Beach
• Atlanta
• Charleston
MISSISSIPPI • Birmingham
• Macon
• Hilton Head
• Vicksburg
• Montgomery • Savannah
Jackson •
ALABAMA GEORGIA • Jekyll Island
• Natchez
LOUISIANA
Getting there: Flight time from the UK to Atlanta or Nashville is about 9! hours, Charlotte 9½ hours, New Orleans 10 hours and Memphis around 12 hours with a stop.
• Biloxi
• New Orleans
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Atlanta
10
5
12
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6
11
18
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14
23
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26
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30 10
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12
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12
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Charleston
14
6
8
15
7
8
19
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10
23
9
6
27
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9
30
9
15
31
9
16
31
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18
28
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12
24
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20
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16
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Memphis
9
5
10
12
6
11
17
7
13
23
9
14
27 10 13
32
11
9
33
11
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32 10
8
29
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24
8
7
17
6
12
11
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13
Myrtle Beach
13
6
10
15
7
9
20
8
11
24
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7
28
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10
30
9
13
32
9
17
32
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14
29
8
13
25
7
8
20
6
7
15
6
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Nashville
8
5
10
10
5
10
16
6
13
22
8
11
26
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11
30
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32
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31
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New Orleans
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18
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10
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Savannah
15
6
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17
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25
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Southern States with Premier Holidays

Many combinations are possible, depending on your time, interests and budget. Here’ s just a few ideas:-
Touring options: Whether you like the freedom of a self-drive or an escorted tour with an expert guide on hand, it’ s a great way to see the region’ s highlights( see our selection on pages 59-61). If our set itineraries aren’ t for you, our Travel Experts will be delighted to create a tailor-made tour just for you.
City breaks: With a relatively short flying time from the UK, several of this region’ s urban hubs are worthy city break contenders. Options include New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville where along with fascinating sights you’ ve got foot-tapping music too.
Beaches: For many, a holiday isn’ t complete without time beside an inviting beach. Some of our favourite sandy spots in this region include Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island in South Carolina or Jekyll Island in Georgia.
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Po’ boys
58 Southern States
Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga
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