Title: Visit The South: Best of The South Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in The South](https://expedia.com/The-South-Hotels.d6209865.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in The South](https://expedia.com/The-South-Vacation-Rentals.d6209865.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to The South](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-The-South.d6209865.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in The South](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-The-South.d6209865.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in The South](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-The-South.d6209865.Car-Rental-Guide)[The South Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/The-South.d6209865.Destination-Travel-Guides) # The South ## Travel Guide ![Amazing waterfall with a blue hole for swimming located near Stone Door in Gulf Savage State Park. Nice hike but was a little tricky after a recent ice storm. Hike a little further up and there's another set of falls and a swinging bridge. All this found in the Cumberland Gap in TN, believed to be created from a meteor a bazillion years or so ago!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/73408/6674d6d0-a0e3-4407-94cb-10b77cbce81d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The grand centerpiece at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom is Cinderella Castle, a replica of the fairy tale castle seen in the 1950 film. The Magic Kingdom hosts over 18 million visitors each year, making it the most visited theme park in the world. #Architecture #GoldenHour #StunningStructures #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034611/a1989e48-7564-4284-b297-656ef78cb3bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The South](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2434/db8c8298-d8d7-4e08-a879-d980e7c9503d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Up Close and Personal with the GATORS via Airboat Tour...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1219/6d842870-fc3c-456f-9d0f-770025339aa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dry Tortugas Island is 70 miles west if Key West. famous for its birds and marine life as well as legends of sunken ships....](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091118/d96f266b-8533-411a-8aa3-69aa87efacfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit The South Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in The South ![Stunning view of South Beach shoreline with skyscrapers and cloudy skies in Miami Beach, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138745/4bcc758d-292d-4949-a829-348fc2278cf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Beach 4.5/5(11,741 area reviews) Major entertainment destination with numerous nightclubs, restaurants, and boutiques. Stroll along Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive, admire Art Deco buildings, and enjoy easy access to public transportation. [](https://expedia.com/Miami-South-Beach.dx6138745) ![Beach Living at Rosemary Beach, Florida; Shutterstock ID 432580411; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139932/09b32d32-bffd-47f7-bf0e-a99766ec0476.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rosemary Beach 4.5/5(40 area reviews) Experience European Colonial charm in this Gulf Coast community, offering warm waters, beach activities, and a mixed-use town center with shops, restaurants, and live music at Peddler's Pavilion. Explore nearby parks and trails for a dose of nature. [](https://expedia.com/Panama-City-Beach-Rosemary-Beach.dx6139932) ![Downtown Nashville which includes a city, a sunset and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059741/6a1d3a8f-1974-4484-bfc0-bef896cfaee5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Nashville 4/5(5,860 area reviews) The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Nissan Stadium while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.com/Nashville-Downtown-Nashville.dx6059741) ![Downtown Washington D.C. showing street scenes, a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800144/2fa4888a-69e5-4b18-9268-535ed4ddf71e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Washington D.C. 4.5/5(6,767 area reviews) Central business district boasting Penn Quarter, Chinatown, and CityCenterDC, with a variety of bars, restaurants, and theaters. Explore historic sites like Lafayette Square and enjoy diverse dining options such as Fogo de Chão and Old Ebbitt Grill. [](https://expedia.com/Washington-Downtown-Washington-DC.dx800144) ![R3YH4J Vacation townhomes, Seacrest Beach, Florida, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635077613214/4faccbc9-74c2-4419-9d8f-38e0e3d1101c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Seacrest Seacrest is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach. [](https://expedia.com/Panama-City-Beach-Seacrest.dx553248635077613214) ![Vibrant atmosphere in the French Quarter showcasing culture and community on a sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800072/d97dfdd9-81f2-4601-a10e-054fee1acd4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### French Quarter 4.5/5(9,340 area reviews) Historic buildings and lively atmosphere entice tourists and locals alike, offering live music, street performances, and vibrant nightlife. Must-see spots include Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and Café du Monde. [](https://expedia.com/New-Orleans-French-Quarter.dx800072) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/The-South.dx6209865.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - The South Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in The South ![The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4700000/4691700/4691657/c5a7d392_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando 14501 Grove Resort Avenue Winter Garden FL $218 nightly $245 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly resort in Four Corners. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 8/10 Very Good! (9,260 reviews) . Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=4691657&PinnedHotelID=4691657&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209865) ![Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2800/2754/928976cc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard Orlando FL $199 nightly $224 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,069 reviews) Great customer service!!! Hotel room was beautiful! Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=2754&PinnedHotelID=2754&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209865) ![Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23200/23110/91c45539_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando 8800 Vistana Centre Dr Orlando FL $128 nightly $144 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly condo in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,991 reviews) Check in would be better if they didn’t try to upsell you to a vacation club. It happens a lot of places. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%2F2026&selected=23110&PinnedHotelID=23110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209865) [See all 635,557 properties in The South](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F25%2F2026&endDate=3%2F26%2F2026®ionId=6209865) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23200/23110/91c45539_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando 8800 Vistana Centre Dr Orlando FL Book a stay at this family-friendly condo in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,991 reviews) Check in would be better if they didn’t try to upsell you to a vacation club. It happens a lot of places. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Orlando-Hotels-Sheraton-Vistana-Resort-Villas.h23110.Hotel-Information) ![Vacation Village Orlando, Celebration](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1069000/1068973/1ef981b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vacation Village Orlando, Celebration 2975 Arabian Nights Blvd Kissimmee FL Book a stay at this family-friendly condo in Kissimmee. Enjoy free WiFi, 7 outdoor pools, and 7 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3,724 reviews) The customer service is horrible no ac at 2 am Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Orlando-Hotels-Vacation-Village-At-Parkway.h1068973.Hotel-Information) ![Marriott's Grande Vista](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/853600/853519/w4000h2662x0y0-7b7256af_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marriott's Grande Vista 5925 Avenida Vista Orlando FL Book a stay at this spa condo in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (4,085 reviews) Clean room Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Orlando-Hotels-Marriotts-Grande-Vista.h853519.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in The South](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6209865&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check The South hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6209865&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[Mar 24 - Mar 25](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6209865&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6209865&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[Mar 25 - Mar 26](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6209865&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6209865&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6209865&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6209865&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6209865&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Walt Disney World® Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034120/a6e2fb5b-4859-4b13-8673-5364decc02ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walt Disney World® Resort Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport. [](https://expedia.com/Walt-Disney-World-Resort-Orlando.d6034120.Vacation-Attraction) ![Universal Studios Florida™](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049239/81061cd5-1210-4715-a806-d6865f85e0b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Florida Thrill rides based on your favorite movies create this internationally acclaimed theme park. [](https://expedia.com/Universal-Studios-Florida-Florida-Center.d6049239.Vacation-Attraction) ![Vibrant street scene at Universal Studios Florida with families and attractions under a cloudy sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049239/75d545e9-4a50-4b21-9fd2-665c3f6b014f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Orlando Resort Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex. [](https://expedia.com/Universal-Orlando-Resort-Florida-Center.d6347698.Vacation-Attraction) ![Disney Springs® showing a river or creek, a bridge and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502131/67928671-2a47-49aa-9f5b-bb7b815d8ef4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Disney Springs™ Families have everything they could want in an area where boredom is absent and plenty of shopping and dining experiences are available. [](https://expedia.com/Disney-SpringsTM-Orlando.d502131.Vacation-Attraction) ![Magic Kingdom® Park featuring rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123797/f10815f5-a2a4-401b-bc5f-d73d18b3dc59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magic Kingdom® Park One of the most famous theme parks in the world offers a land of fun and fantasy at the foot of a fairytale castle. [](https://expedia.com/Magic-Kingdom-Park-Bay-Lake.d6123797.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fort Lauderdale Beach which includes a luxury hotel or resort and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221384/21a61c67-c08d-41bd-aa0e-4735e46a43d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Lauderdale Beach With seven miles of flawless beach, a team of dedicated lifeguards and luxury retailers and restaurants, this is the perfect Florida vacation destination. [](https://expedia.com/Fort-Lauderdale-Beach-East-Fort-Lauderdale.d6221384.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Zac tells a story about the John Harvard statue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1349360/d8650b03-f74e-4c81-8957-837ce0090701.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour $23 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/harvard-university-campus-guided-walking-tour.a1349360.activity-details) ![Boston CityPASS: Admission to Top 4 Boston Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/173116/5d73576c-38be-4337-8351-c85e937f9492.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions $84 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/boston-citypass-admission-to-top-4-attractions.a173116.activity-details) ![Boston Harbor Cruise boat with the skyscrapers of the city in the background in Boston](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/172966/e97c1415-aac4-473b-bfba-2764896a3c98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise $56 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/city-cruises-boston-historic-sightseeing-cruise.a172966.activity-details) ![Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1349270/3f68dd7e-fc71-42ce-873e-6474620af53e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark $45 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tour-of-historic-fenway-park.a1349270.activity-details) ![Odyssey Boston Premier Elegant Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/173356/24293a0c-9cc9-4dfb-bea6-f7f67b6436c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Cruises Boston: Premier Elegant Dinner Cruise $146 per adult **72%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/city-cruises-boston-premier-elegant-dinner-cruise.a173356.activity-details) ![Museum of Ice Cream Boston Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49950918/620f5128-699b-4bc1-ae74-4bce11d561e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museum of Ice Cream Boston Admission Ticket $44 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/museum-of-ice-cream-boston-admission-ticket.a49950918.activity-details) [See all activities in The South](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-The-South.d6209865.Travel-Guide-Activities) - 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