5 Historic Sites in the American South
The American South is a repository of amazing history from prehistoric landmarks and Native American cultures to Civil War battlegrounds and soulful artists and musicians. Make your reservations now using online travel sites like Choice Hotels and Marriott Hotels and Resorts. Here are five popular destinations you might want to visit:
1. Macon, Georgia
This city on the Ocmulgee River was founded in 1823 at Fort Hawkins and has a long and bloody history of battles with Native Americans and later Union troops. It was during the Civil War that Sherman's March to the Sea passed near Macon in the Battle of Griswoldville, killing and wounding 500 Georgian men and boys. Modern Macon is a center of culture, commerce and industry. Be sure to check out the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and such music legends as Duane Allman, Little Richard and Otis Redding, as well as the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and the Tubman African American Museum.
2. Crystal River, Florida
The Crystal River Archaeological State Park is home to one of North America's most ancient communities, dating to a few centuries before the birth of Christ. Explore the massive burial complex that is believed to hold the remains of over 1,000 people and view the amazing artifacts that have been recovered. Modern archaeologists believe the mounds are aligned with the sun and stars to track seasonal changes. Plus, while you're there, check out the unusual stone monuments that are aligned with the mounds.
3. Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Although Native Americans, pioneers and modern spelunkers started exploring its vast reaches more than 4,000 years ago, this natural wonder is believed to have over 1,000 miles of unexplored caves and passages remaining. Even the famous outlaw Jesse James is believed to have hidden out in the limestone caves. Above ground, enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding or picnicking along Kentucky's Green River, or head over the Guntown Mountain in nearby Cave City to experience the excitement of the Wild West.
4. New Orleans, Louisiana
Explore New Orleans' French Quarter on a guided walking or bus tour of historic homes, lofty cathedrals and museums, like the Cabildo, where the signers of the Louisiana Purchase met in 1803. Stop for lunch at one of the many restaurants offering cuisine that grew out of the local French, Spanish and Creole cultures, and take a slow stroll through Jackson Square to hear the roots of American jazz.
5. Cherokee, N.C.
The Cherokee Nation's heart beats strong deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, and the culture endures despite the struggles that marked the early history of this country. Take your family back in time to the 1760-era Oconaluftee Indian Village to learn about traditional medicine, arts and crafts, canoe building, song and dance, and more. Spend another day in the town of Cherokee and catch a performance of "Unto These Hills," the second-longest-running outdoor drama in the United States or explore the many other historic sites in the area.
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