The best road trip stops and routes in the South

With impactful musical history, the Civil Rights Trail, nine national parks, and “The Happiest Place On Earth,” the South makes for an ideal family road trip. Its expansiveness lends itself to learning opportunities, fun pit stops, and great views no matter the time of year—but it can get hot and humid during the summer months, and the region can experience hurricanes, so plan your road trip accordingly.

Best Southern road trips by state

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Florida
• Georgia
• Kentucky
• Louisiana 
• Mississippi
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Virginia
• West Virginia