House of travel USA Brochure 2017 | Page 57

Experience The South UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I t’s all about soul... smell the cornbread, hear the blues in Tennessee and the sound of jazz in Louisiana. Enjoy music, food and culture in exciting cities all across Texas. The ole Mississippi River flows down to New Orleans, Louisiana. A city that has gone through tragedies but the soul is still there. Jazz and the blues bring the French Quarter to life along the famous Bourbon Street and oh that Creole and Cajun cuisine thrills the senses. The city celebrates food and fun during the world-famous ‘Mardi Gras’ held every year just before the 40 days of Lent. Memphis, Tennessee, known more these days as the home of Elvis Presley, is where the sound of blues began when W.C. Handy penned the first blues song. Graceland and Beale Street are two famous addresses in the heart of the south. Topeka KANSAS Kansas City St Louis Frankfort MISSOURI Oklahoma City ARKANSAS OKLAHOMA Little Rock Dallas LOUISIANA TEXAS Houston Baton Rouge WEST VIRGINIA Richmond Charleston VIRGINIA KENTUCKY Raleigh NORTH CAROLINA Nashville TENNESSEE Memphis ALABAMA MISSISSIPPI Jackson Columbia SOUTH CAROLINA Atlanta GEORGIA Montgomery Savannah Jacksonville New Orleans FLORIDA Orlando Tampa San Antonio Discover the capital of country music – Nashville, Tennessee. Live music can be seen and heard every day and night of the week. With more than 130 music venues, featuring nearly every genre of music, it’s easy to see why this is the city that ‘music calls home’. Texas cities beat with a pulse all of their own. They’re richly historic and cutting-edge modern, full of unique culture, iconic architecture and music that’s second to none. Steeped in cowboy lore, Texas proudly holds onto its heritage. Delve into the history by visit ing the Alamo in San Antonio and museums in Houston, or live out cowboy dreams on a dude ranch. When you get hungry, grab a bite of Tex-Mex cuisine or world-famous Texas barbecue. No matter what kind of adventure you’re looking for, you’ll find it in Texas. ILLINOIS Fort Lauderdale Miami GULF OF MEXICO Florida Keys MEXICO 53