Southeast

Explore the Southeast region along two coastlines, the Appalachian Mountains, and the Mississippi River.

Road Trip Planning Resources

Use these links to Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) and travel information to plan an epic road trip in the Southeast.

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Alabama

Arkansas

Florida

Georgia

Kentucky

Louisiana

Mississippi

North Carolina

South Carolina

Tennessee

Virginia

West Virginia

Scenic Highways

Find travel inspiration for planning a road trip on one of these scenic road trip routes. Visit the Scenic Highways page to learn more about these road trip routes.

Interstate 81
Interstate 4
Interstate 20
Interstate 10
Interstate 12
Interstate 16
Interstate 22
Interstate 24
Interstate 26

Find travel inspiration for planning a road trip on one of these scenic road trip routes. Visit the Scenic Highways page to learn more about these road trip routes.

U.S. Highway 401
U.S. Highway 1
U.S. Highway 280
U.S. Highway 11
U.S. Highway 13
U.S. Highway 15
U.S. Highway 17
U.S. Highway 19
U.S. Highway 21

Find travel inspiration for planning a road trip on one of these scenic road trip routes. Visit the Scenic Highways page to learn more about these road trip routes.

Alabama’s Coastal Connection
Ashley River Road
Bayou Teche National Scenic Byway
Big Bend Scenic Byway
Boom or Bust Byway
Cherohala Skyway
Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway
Coal Heritage Trail
Country Music Highway

Find travel inspiration for planning a road trip on one of these scenic road trip routes. Visit the Scenic Highways page to learn more about these road trip routes.

A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway
Blue Ridge Parkway
Colonial Parkway
Creole Nature Trail
Florida Keys Scenic Highway
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Great River Road
Historic National Road
Natchez Trace Parkway

Places to Go

Explore the national park sites you can easily visit from this interstate highway. Visit the National Park System page to see more national park sites.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Assateague Island National Seashore
Big Cypress National Preserve
Arkansas Post National Memorial
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Andersonville National Historic Site
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Explore national forests near this interstate highway. Visit the National Forests page to learn more about the forests across the country.

Chattahoochee National Forests
Cherokee National Forest
Apalachicola National Forest
Bienville National Forest
Conecuh National Forest
Croatan National Forest
Daniel Boone National Forest
Francis Marion National Forest
George Washington National Forest

Travel Articles

Find inspiration with these articles based on my travel experiences.

20 Best South Carolina Coastal Towns for Every Kind of Vacation
18 Best Coffee Shops in Charleston, SC in 2024 | A Coffee Lover’s Travel Guide
11 Florida National Park Units You Must Visit | Things to Do + Interactive Map
Best Times to Visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park | A Monthly Breakdown
11 Waterfalls in Gatlinburg, Tennessee | Interactive Map and Hiking Details
How to Get to New Orleans | Flying, Driving, and Riding Amtrak
Coffee Lover’s Guide to Coffee Shops in Wilmington, NC in 2024 + Where to Park Downtown
22 National Park Units in Virginia You Need to Visit | Things to Do + Interactive Map
Travel Guide to Craft Breweries in Wilmington, NC + Tours and Retailers

Visit the Road Trips page to find more road trip itineraries, how-to guides, and resources.

Visit the National Parks page to learn more about all national park sites.

11 Florida National Park Units You Must Visit | Things to Do + Interactive Map
Best Times to Visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park | A Monthly Breakdown
22 National Park Units in Virginia You Need to Visit | Things to Do + Interactive Map
15 National Park Sites Exploring Women’s Contributions to History
Complete List of All 431 National Park Sites Sorted by State + Interactive Map and NPS Websites
50 Things to Do in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
How to Safely View the Elk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Things to Do at the 8 National Parks in Alabama

Visit the National Forests page to learn more about the forests.

10 Awesome Things to Do at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Travel Guide to the Talladega Scenic Drive in Talladega National Forest
Camping in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area + Map and Campground Amenities
Hiking Trails in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

Visit the Trip Ideas page to see more ideas for your next vacation.

Travel Guide to Craft Breweries in Wilmington, NC + Tours and Retailers
Travel Guide to the 22 Presidential Libraries and Museums You Can Visit
5 Breweries for a Cool Craft Beer in Fayetteville, NC
Interview with Executive Chef Rob Masone at Kounter in Rock Hill, SC
Gourmet Food Awaits Travelers at Airstream Row – The Seaside, Florida Food Trucks
A Weekend Getaway to the South End Neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina
How to Visit the 39 Presidential Gravesites in the U.S. + Travel Tips, Details, and Interesting Facts
26 National Park Sites to Learn About the American Revolutionary War
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