Things to Do - Featured Southeast U.S. Attractions, Tours and Activities

By Sheridan Alexander, About.com Guide

Find out about an array of fun and fascinating things to do during your visit to the Southeast. Whether planning a day-trip, a weekend getaway, a week-long vacation or a longer stay, these featured attractions, tours and activities will help you plan a great trip itinerary.

Attractions and Sightseeing Tours
Festivals, Events, Holiday Celebrations and Seasonal Fun
Featured Monuments, Memorials and Historic Sites
Family Vacation Attractions and Destinations
Shopping and Gift Guides

Attractions and Sightseeing Tours

Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

There are so many different attractions and ways to enjoy sightseeing in the Southeast. These highlights include popular attractions walking tours, road trips, guided tours and more.

Festivals, Events, Holiday Celebrations and Seasonal Fun

Merry-Go-Round at the annual Georgia National Fair in Perry

Festivals, special annual events and holiday events attract travelers to the Southeast throughout the year, including an array of art festivals, food and wine events, family festivals, seasonal celebrations and many other special events.

Featured Monuments, Memorials and Historic Sites

The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial at night - Arlington, Virginia

Many of the nation's most visited monuments, memorials and historic sites are located in the Southeast, including the following highlights:

Family Vacation Attractions and Destinations

The Southeastern United States offers an array of wonderful family friendly destinations for travel with kids. A few popular highlights include:

Shopping and Gift Guides

The Southeastern United States is a major outlet mall shopping destination, with many outlet malls located near major tourist attractions. Visitors also enjoy shopping for top quality furniture, antiques and handmade local crafts, as well as an array of upscale items.

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