{"id":2310,"date":"2023-02-21T09:40:32","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T22:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/a-deep-dive-discovery-of-americas-southern-states\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T12:13:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T02:13:30","slug":"a-deep-dive-discovery-of-americas-southern-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/a-deep-dive-discovery-of-americas-southern-states\/","title":{"rendered":"A Deep Dive Discovery of America\u2019s Southern States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Southern charm, country music, civil rights history and the finest fried chicken on Earth \u2013 find it all in the USA\u2019s multifaceted southern states.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrich your soul on a journey through America\u2019s southern states, where everything from honky-tonk tunes to neon cityscapes, mouthwatering eats, history-filled national parks and electrifying nightlife are just waiting to be explored. Whether you\u2019re jamming to rock \u2018n\u2019 roll along Memphis\u2019 Beale Street, tasting your way around the New Orleans culinary scene, exploring Vicksburg\u2019s battlefields or toe-tapping to the blues in Cleveland, there\u2019s a grand southern adventure that suits every traveller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boot scoot around the sights and delights with our guide to the most unmissable things to do in the USA’s southern states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the USA’s southern states <\/strong>onboard this American Queen Mississippi River Cruise<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memphis: Home to legendary music icons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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No trip to the southern slice of the USA is complete without a visit to Memphis, known for its blues, jazz and rock \u2018n’ roll music, best enjoyed from the numerous nightclubs, restaurants and bars that line the historic Beale Street. Explore the towering Memphis Pyramid arena or head to the world-famous Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and expand your knowledge of musical history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, discover the private home of the King of Rock\u2019n\u2019Roll with a tour of Graceland \u2013 a 1,630 sqm property with 23 rooms bought by a 22-year-old Elvis in 1957. Explore the palatial mansion, walk the gardens where he found peace and admire the legendary costumes, artefacts and personal mementoes of the family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it\u2019s time to dig into some delicious southern soul food, taste Memphis’s fantastic BBQ and renowned gumbo at B.B King\u2019s Blues Club,<\/a> or for the ultimate comfort food, try Gus\u2019s World Famous Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natchez & Vicksburg: Brimming with Civil War history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Jewels of the Mississippi Delta, Natchez and Vicksburg boast an abundance of Civil War history amid spellbinding natural beauty.  While battles raged around it, Natchez surrendered quickly in the Civil War and remained largely unscathed. Beyond the over 300 historic homes dotted around the town, a visit to Natchez isn\u2019t complete without a stop at the Old South Trading Post<\/a>, a unique gift shop where you can sample muscadine juice, dips, salsas, jellies and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To truly understand the Civil War, a visit to Vicksburg National Military Park<\/a> is a must. Learn about the historic conflicts and pay your respects to the 17,000 Union soldiers laid to rest in the national cemetery at Vicksburg \u2014 the battleground that determined the Civil War\u2019s outcome. While you\u2019re here, climb the 47 steps to the entrance of the marble and granite Illinois State Memorial, wander through the USS Cairo Gunboat and Museum or visit the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleveland: Birthplace of the blues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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