New England, and the Southern States — Eastern States — Kuoni Travel America & Canada 2008/09 online holiday brochure

INTRODUCTION S O U T H E R N S TAT E S see & do MEMPHIS No trip to Memphis is complete without a visit to Graceland, which is located in the south of downtown. Even if you are not an Elvis fan you will not fail to be impressed by the collection of cars, airplanes, musical awards and Elvis memorabilia. Beale Street is the heart of Memphis's entertainment district and is lined with restaurants, shops and electric bars and nightclubs. A tour around the colossal mansion of Graceland is also available (p92). NASHVILLE Best know as the capital of country music. The Country Hall of Music honours scores of outstanding musicians such as Patsy Cline. The Grand Ole Opry is one of Nashville's main landmarks, which holds many concerts where artists from past and present perform. GREAT SMOKY NATIONAL PARK The Great Smoky Mountains earn their name from the smoke-like haze that clings to the ridge and are home to some of the highest mountains in eastern America. Take time to visit `Dollywood' near Pigeon Forge where you can jump on thrilling rollercoaster rides and enjoy country music. CHARLESTON One of the south's most beautiful cities. Overflowing with history, with charming streets and historic districts. Enjoy walking tours or horsedrawn carriage rides around this warm city. Explore the open-air markets, the historic district and spectacular plantations such as Middleton Place which is located just outside the city. Whilst in Charleston visit Fort Sumter, an island located at the entrance to Charleston Harbour where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. You can't help but fall in love with Charleston. SAVANNAH Savannah has been called the `most beautiful city in America' and this is well deserved. People who have seen or read `Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil', will fully appreciate how special Savannah is. Explore the city's beautiful squares or stroll along River Street, the city's entertainment district. Savannah will not fail to impress you. NEW ORLEANS New Orleans is back! The city has never looked so good! Known for many years as the 'Big Easy', New Orleans is a city like no other. A city of sights, sounds and tastes, this is a truly mystical and fascinating place. The French Quarter and Bourbon Street are full of restaurants, bars and jazz clubs. If you enjoy shopping head to the French Market which sells jewellery, pottery and African arts and crafts. Take a cruise along the Mississippi River on a paddlewheel steamboat to complete your New Orleans experience (see p92 for further information). After visiting New Orleans explore the state of Louisiana and experience one of the 600 year round festivals, including Cajun Dance and food festivals. MARDI GRAS IN NEW ORLEANS Experience the excitement and spectacle of New Orleans famous Mardi Gras with parades, floats and serious partying which will be held in New Orleans for eight days at the beginning of February. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 French Quarter, New Orleans 2 Beale Street, Memphis 3 Jazz on Bourbon Street, New Orleans 4 Rainbow Row, Charleston 5 Nashville country music 6 The Florida Everglades SOUTHERN STATES REGIONAL MAP Little Rock Memphis INFORMATION C TENNESSEE Nashville Great Smokey Mountains Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg Chattanooga NORTH Charlotte CAROLINA Myrtle Beach ARKANSAS Birmingham Atlanta Greenville SOUTH CAROLINA Cape Fear MISSISSIPPI Vicksburg Jackson ALABAMA GEORGIA Montgomery Charleston Savannah Natchez AT L A N T I C Pensacola Tallahassee Jacksonville St Augustine Apalachee Bay C. St. George LOUISIANA Baton Rouge Lafayette New Orleans OCEAN Orlando Clearwater Cape Canaveral GULF OF MEXICO St. Petersburg Longboat Key FLORIDA Tampa Time Difference: New Orleans GMT �6, Atlanta �5. Flight Time: Atlanta 9 hours, New Orleans 11 hours. Geography: The `Deep South' compromising North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky is the land where primeval swamps and coastal islands mingle with mountains and urban metropolises. In the summer it is hot and sticky but spring and autumn can bring fresh, cool days and nights, especially in the mountains Travel Tips: Don't forget to visit Graceland or cruise the Mississippi River on a traditional paddlewheel steamboat Souvenirs: Don't forget to buy your country and western or jazz CD's and your Elvis memorabilia. Lake Okeechobee call 01306 742888 www.kuoni.co.uk see your travel agent 91

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