Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to the American South.

Discover the American South’s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from hiking past the thundering Rainbow Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to dancing the night away to country music in a Nashville honky-tonk like Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, and escaping to the remote and pristine beaches on Ocracoke Island in North Carolina.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet’s American South travel guide:

Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips

All-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate the American South effortlessly

Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions

Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more

Vibrant photography and maps

Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Martin Luther King Jr National Historical Park, Legacy Sites of Montgomery, The Mission Trail, and more

Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel

Connect with American South culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions

Covers: The Upper South, The Deep South, Florida, Texas

Create a trip that’s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet’s American South.