Welcome to Southeast Tourism Society

Southeast Tourism Society is a non - profit, membership organization dedicated to the development of industry organizations & professionals and the promotion of tourism within and to STS member states by sharing resources, fostering cooperation, networking, providing continuing education, cooperative marketing, consumer outreach, advice & consultation, governmental affairs and other programs. Our members listed by state consist of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

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Bourbons of the Bluegrass - Distillery Tours - Lexington, KY

Tour a Bluegrass bourbon distillery and you'll not only learn how bourbon is made, but you'll start to understand why the "good old whiskey of old Kentucky" has inspired pride, passion (and even poetry) among Kentuckians. Bourbon is America's only native spirit. And almost all bourbon— 95% according to the Kentucky Distillers Association — is produced in Kentucky. According to the association, 529,000 barrels of bourbon began the aging process in Kentucky in 1996. More about the Bourbons of the Bluegrass - Distillery Tours

Wheeling Island Casino - Wheeling, WV

Get ready for great table gaming action and excitement at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. With a beautiful floor and experienced dealers, Wheeling Island offers a state-of-the-art Poker Room and all-time gaming favorites Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Caribbean Stud Poker, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Pai Gow Poker, and Big Six. Don’t miss the comedy acts, dueling pianos, concerts and live professional boxing throughout the year! More about Wheeling Island Casino

Volunteer Princess - Knoxville, TN

Take the finest gourmet food and service, place it on the finest luxury yacht in the heart of Downtown Knoxville, and you'll begin to understand the magic of Volunteer Princess Cruises. Located at Volunteer Landing Marina, the Volunteer Princess offers the best in Location, the best in Convenience, and the best in Affordability. The Event Planners at Volunteer Princess Cruises are sure to make your dream become a reality, as the Only Thing We Overlook is the Water!! More about Volunteer Princess

The Jacksonville Landing - Jacksonville, FL

Spice up your day and heat up your night at the Jacksonville Landing, where you'll find great dining, excellent shopping, fun entertainment and a fabulous river view in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. Located along the beautiful north bank of the St. John's River, this gem of North Florida is the ultimate place to live life to the fullest. From elegant river-view dining, to exclusive nightclubs buzzing with excitement, to outdoor concerts to shopping for the entire family. The Landing has it all. Get here now! More about The Jacksonville Landing

Bedford Community Orchestra - Bedford, VA

The Bedford Community Orchestra, founded in 1989, is a non-profit organization serving Bedford County and surrounding communities. The orchestra has two seasons per year, ending in free public concerts in the spring and fall. The orchestra is sponsored by the Bedford County Parks and Recreation Department and by the Elks National Home. The Bedford Community Orchestra's repertoire consists of orchestral scores representing the baroque, classical, impressionistic and romantic periods as well as contemporary movie scores, jazz and pop arrangements. More about the Bedford Community Orchestra

Shopping Downtown - Pine Mountain, GA

Spend a day strolling down Pine Mountain's picturesque streets and shopping in downtown Pine Mountain's and the Chipley Village shopping center's unique shops and boutiques, each filled with unique shops and boutiques. You'll find it all - from antiques to fine art to handcrafted birdhouses and other mementos. This is something for your whole family to enjoy. No matter what your taste, there's a treasure just waiting to go home with you as a gift or a reminder of the great times you had while visiting Pine Mountain. More about Shopping Downtown

Submarine Museum - St. Marys, GA

St. Marys Submarine Museum surfacing in a converted historic movie theater on the St. Marys waterfront, the Museum is one attraction not to be missed! Get ready to see firsthand a working periscope, models of torpedoes, and many displays made from actual submarines. See a deep-sea diving suit and submarine uniforms, command plaques, photographs and models of submarines. Walls and walls of memorabilia track the history of the submarine. More about the Submarine Museum

Enjoy an Out-of-the-Ordinary Dining Experience - Arkansas

Do you belong to the majority of people who are interested in unusual places to eat? Then you are absolutely right in the Natural State of Arkansas! Unusual cuisine can mean any number of things – menus with unusual or different foods, dining establishments found in out-of-the-ordinary locales, local hot spots, etc - and Arkansas is definitely the place to go for "unique dining". Not only because restaurants can be found in buildings that you don’t ordinarily expect to find a dining location, at least nowadays, but because the restaurants have all been given "thumbs-up" as to the cuisine offered. More about an Out-of-the-Ordinary Dining Experience

Marineland - St. Augustine, FL

Experience the thrill of swimming with dolphins at Marineland's Dolphin Conservation Center in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. Enjoy these amazing animals through hands on opportunities; learn about dolphin anatomy, behavior, and the challenges they face in the wild. For those who prefer a little distance, watch dolphins swim, play, and interact with guests in programs. Available after hours for one of a kind dolphin weddings and parties with the pristine Atlantic coastline as backdrop to a day you will always remember. More about the Marineland