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Mardi Gras on the Bayou Lafourche, LA

Annual - February 7th, 2008 - 24th, 2009

Mardi Gras on the Bayou Lafourche, LA
Enjoy Mardi Gras along the Lafourche Bayou! Fat Tuesday falls on February 24, 2009, and the greatest free show on Earth starts rolling down Bayou Lafourche on February 7th. There are over 15 parades plus several Mardi Gras Balls, tableaus and other carnival celebrations that take place during the Mardi Gras season between February 7th, 2009, and Fat Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, providing family fun and entertainment for people of all ages. These events have earned the Bayou Lafourche Mardi Gras the privilege of being a Southeast Tourism Society "Top 20 Event" for 2009!"Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!" More about Mardi Gras on the Bayou


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Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park, Northeast Tennessee

Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park, Northeast Tennessee
The Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park museum exhibits tell of the different aspects of the life of Davy Crockett. Visitors can learn a lot about Crockett the hunter, the politician, the businessman and the legendary hero as portrayed in the Walt Disney movie of the 1950's. A replica cabin depicts a typical frontier cabin much like the one in which Davy Crockett was born in 1786. 105 acres partially wooded acres of land along the Nolichucky River with a swimming pool, picnic areas, camping, fishing, and hiking. More about Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park


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Reviews
 
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Arkansas - A wonderful nature experience
Beautiful scenery, lots of trails, nature, mountains, lakes, rivers, excellent fishing, awesome history. A great educational experience in a variety of ethnic and timeline lifestyles from way to back to way current including all levels of income ranges. A well mixed variety of things to do from bright in the morning to the end of the late night. Convience of modern technology and almost nothing you can't find to do somewhere close by.
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Memphis is a vibrant, interesting city with lots to do and see. The people of Memphis are very diverse, and they are all brimming with Southern hospitality. We enjoyed simply touring the extremely different sides of Memphis. Memphis is very relaxed, and we can not wait to return and see it again. The city offered many opportunities for inexpensive family activities during the day such as visiting the Peabody, a luxury hotel with trained duck performances, tours of Graceland, and Broadway performances at the Orpeum Theater. There were also plenty of activities for the adults, the most fun of these we found was the excitement on Beale Street. Overall, taking a family trip on a budget, we chose Memphis and will return!
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St. Augustine is full of history and fun things to do. The Castillo De San MArcos (the old fort) is a must visit, along with St. George Street area shops, Ripley's Museum, The Fountain of Youth, and all of the wonderful, beautiful beaches. For those who enjoy lighthouses, the St. Augustine Lighthouse is over at Anastasia Island and their cafe serves great breakfast. Also unique is the Alligator Farm. There are numerous places to dine, such as the locals favorite, O'Steens, Caps or Barnacle Bill's that you would just have to try! All around, it is an excellent place to go.
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There is a lot to do in the city. Great college basketball and football during the seasons and a minor league baseball team the Riverbats who play at home in Slugger field. Excellent art museum (speed museum), Kentucky Derby Museum, louisville Slugger museum, several older restored landmark houses downtown which offer tours, and lots of antique shops in the bardstown road area which is the arts and crafts..soho equivalent Louisville is home to the Kentucky Derby which runs the first Saturday in May. At the track (Churchill downs) there is a great interactive museum that is worthy of a visit. if you are here when the track is open for the regular meets, I recommend at least a visit. There is a very nice zoo and an IMAX theater which changes programs often.
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Overview
 

Welcome to Southeast Tourism Society

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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Must See
 

Bourbons of the Bluegrass - Distillery Tours - Lexington, KY

Bourbons of the Bluegrass - Distillery Tours - Lexington, KYTour 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

Wheeling Island Casino - Wheeling, WVGet 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

Volunteer Princess - Knoxville, TNTake 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


Must Do
 

The Jacksonville Landing - Jacksonville, FL

The Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville, FLSpice 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

Bedford Community Orchestra - Bedford, VAThe 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

Shopping Downtown - Pine Mountain,GASpend 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


Must Experience
 

Submarine Museum - St. Marys, GA

Submarine Museum - St. Marys, GASt. 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

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

Marineland - St. Augustine, FLExperience 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


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Attractions & Activities

Activities
 

Birdwatching on Louisiana’s Northshore - Northshore St. Tammany Parish, LA

Birdwatching on Louisiana’s Northshore
Just the thought of catching a glimpse of the rare red-cockaded woodpecker is enough to give birdwatchers goose bumps. The endangered little bird is elusive but it has been seen here on the Northshore, home to a number of bird-rich wildlife refuges and The Great Louisiana Bird Fest. The area is ripe with bird-sighting opportunities year-round. Seasonal visitors include the scarlet tanager, indigo bunting, ruby-throated hummingbirds, and a host of waterfowl species. Resident birds, besides the red-cockaded woodpecker, include great blue herons, great and snowy herons, great egrets, white ibis, numerous hawk species and hundreds, if not thousands, of others. More about Birdwatching on Louisiana’s Northshore


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