Lonely Planet American South

The American South rewards curiosity - find sun-baked canyons near beach-dotted shores and charming small towns alongside neighbourhood smokehouses. Our on-the-ground experts have hiked past the thundering Rainbow Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, danced the night away in a Nashville honky-tonk and escaped to Ocracoke Island in North Carolina. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's American South travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip, including:

• Easy-to-use design so you can navigate the American South effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Inspiring photography and detailed maps
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Martin Luther King Jr National Historical Park and the Legacy Sites of Montgomery to the Mission Trail
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with the American South culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: The Upper South, The Deep South, Florida, Texas

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's American South.