Things to Do - Featured Southeastern U.S. Attractions, Tours and Activities
By Sheridan Alexander, About.com Guide to Southeast US Travel
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.
- Sightseeing Tours
- Featured Monuments, Memorials and Historic Sites
- Great Family Vacation Attractions and Destinations
- Shopping
Sightseeing Tours
There are so many different ways to enjoy sightseeing in the Southeast. These highlighted tours include walking tours, road trips, guided tours and more.
- Virginia Wine Trails
- Climbing Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
- Fall Foliage in the Southeast - Typical Fall Color Peak Periods
Featured Monuments, Memorials and Historic Sites
Many of the nation's most visited monuments, memorials and historic sites are located in the Southeast, including the following highlights:
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
- Colonial Williamsburg
- Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
- Jamestown Settlement
- Savannah's Historic Homes
- The United States Air Force Memorial
- The United States Marine Corps War Memorial
- The Wright Brothers National Memorial
- Yorktown Battlefield
Great 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:
- Ten Outstanding Attractions - Fun Sightseeing Facts and Trivia
- America's Historic Triangle
- Asheville, Blowing Rock and Cherokee
- Callaway Gardens
- IMAX Movie Theaters
- National Air and Space Museum - Udvar-Hazy Center
- Outdoor Dramas
- The Outer Banks of North Carolina
- State, County and Country Fairs
- Stone Mountain Park
- Zoo Atlanta
Shopping
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.
