Deep South holidays - Amiable, enthusiastic and vibrant

Get a taste of the friendly and welcoming southern hospitality

Consisting of Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina and Kentucky, the Deep South is your introduction to some of America’s most vibrant music, food and cultural scenes. Think musical greats, hearty food and fascinating Civil War history, and the Deep South will quickly spring to mind.

Introducing the world to the likes of Johnny Cash, Elvis, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, and yes – even Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, the Deep South’s vibrant music scene is well-known for a reason. Whether you fancy tapping your toes to some expressive jazz in a small club in Louisiana, letting your hair down and dancing along to joyful country music in Kentucky, living like Elvis at a rock ‘n’ roll show in Mississippi, or enjoying a tipple whilst listening to soulful blues in Tennessee, there’s no doubt your trip to the Deep South will involve an unforgettable soundtrack.

In between enjoying amazing music gigs, visiting famous recording studios and immersing yourself in the Deep South’s musical history, you’ll need some delicious grub. Thankfully, the region’s gourmet scene is booming with flavoursome delights, from decadent fine-dining establishments that have stood the test of time, to quirky shacks and bars enticing people in with their locally caught fish and innovative cocktails. Scour the menus and you’ll find an amazing selection of local favourites, including peach cobbler, soft shell crabs, jambalaya, and fried chicken -  washed down with awesome bourbons and whiskeys.

History buffs will do well to explore the Deep South, too. Once the birthplace of the modern Civil Rights Movement, the region’s states are brimming with fascinating Civil War history, with a number of battlefields, historical homes and museums enticing those who wish to delve deeper into the Deep South’s incredible past. Many historical greats spent their childhoods here too, including Martin Luther King, who played an important role in the struggle for Civil Rights in 1955, and Abraham Lincoln, who’s childhood home is still available to explore.

When to visit the Deep South

With a mild climate year-round, the Deep South can be discovered at any time of the year. The transitional months of spring and autumn bring divine scenes of blooming flora and pleasant temperatures, perfect for exploring, whilst the winter and summer months are slightly more intense. No matter the time of year, you’ll be greeted with fantastic festivals, including Kentucky Bluegrass Festival, South Carolina Seafood Festival, Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival, and of course – the famous Mardi Gras in New Orleans.