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City Breaks along the US Gulf and South Atlantic Coast

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The original settlement of New Orleans and the oldest neighborhood in the city is Vieux Carre, better known as the French Quarter. Established by the French in 1718, the location continues to be a valuable site for trade to its strategic position along the Mississippi River. The district is a National Historic Landmark and is bordered by popular streets, such as Canal, Decatur and Rampart Streets and Esplanade Avenue. The French Quarter boasts cultural contributions from the French, Spanish, Italians, Africans, Irish and others as demonstrated by the development of New Orleans as a global port.

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Touring the American South

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A Journey from the Atlantic to the Gulf Coast up the Mississippi River to Appalachia
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The Towns and Villages of Loudoun County Historic Small Towns Itineraries and Wine Tours
Historic Alexandria Virginia Step back to 18th-century America, walk the cobblestone streets, tour stately mansions and museums, explore the true stories of Civil War Alexandria, take a river cruise or bike to Mount Vernon, sip award-winning locally-crafted beer on the waterfront, and shop in Old Town’s boutiques, vintage shops and trendy art galleries.
A Civil War Experience in Prince William and Manassas

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Madisonville Louisiana and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum

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Madisonville is located at on the banks of the Tchefunke River near where the river enters Lake Pontchartrain. Founded by in 1800, as the town of Coquille or Cokie because of the abundance of shells in the area, at the site of the Native American village of Chiconcte. The town was later renamed after President… Continue reading Madisonville Louisiana and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum

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The American South and the Gulf Coast

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American Travel Hubs and Itineraries The Southern United States includes the states from Texas and Oklahoma to the Atlantic coast and Kentucky and West Virginia to the Gulf Coast. Plan a journey from the Atlantic to the Gulf Coast via Appalachia and the Mississippi River. Texas Cities and the Hill Country Austin, on the eastern… Continue reading The American South and the Gulf Coast

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Lower Mississippi Travel by Land and River Cruise

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The Lower Mississippi River flows downstream from Cairo, Illinois and the confluence with the Ohio River, for 1600 Kilometers – 1000 miles – to the Gulf of Mexico. It is the most heavily travelled component of this river system. Unlike on the upper rivers, there are no locks and dams on the Lower Mississippi. The… Continue reading Lower Mississippi Travel by Land and River Cruise

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The American South

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Knowledge Tourism Itineraries Experience a journey from the South Atlantic to the Gulf Coast, visit Appalachia and the Mississippi River, enjoy the sights, sounds and the culinary traditions of the Mississippi Regions and southern hospitality in Charlotte, Louisville, Memphis, New Orleans, Savannah and Charleston.  The region is centered around Atlanta which was established in 1837… Continue reading The American South

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A New Orleans Travel Experience

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Architecture Creative Culture History and Traditions

The original settlement of New Orleans and the oldest neighborhood in the city is Vieux Carre, better known as the French Quarter. Established by the French in 1718, the location continues to be a valuable site for trade due to its strategic position along the Mississippi River. The district is a National Historic Landmark and is bordered by popular streets, such as Canal, Decatur and Rampart Streets and Esplanade Avenue. The French Quarter boasts cultural contributions from the French, Spanish, Italians, Africans, Irish and others – as demonstrated by the development of New Orleans as a global port.