subject: Things To Do When You Are Down South [print this page] If you have ever lived in the south then you know how much it has to offer. It is not that the northern states have less; it is just that different activities are available in the south because the climate allows for a more year-round approach to tourism.
As you travel down the east coast and then along the Gulf coast, you will run into a multitude of enjoyable sites and places to just relax and soak up the beauty. A few key areas you should consider when looking for a vacation location is Charleston, South Carolina, Naples, Florida, and New Orleans, Louisiana. These cities offer culture in every sense of the word, and a myriad of things to do.
It would be hard to imagine many more interesting places to visit besides Charleston, SC with its old buildings, street vendors making flower bouquets out of grass or weaving baskets, Rainbow row, a frequently photographed line of buildings that are a variety of shades, and we cannot forget the lovely beaches. It is an area with a wonderful atmosphere as well as good places to shop and eat. If you head to Charleston, you will not be lacking in things to do.
Naples, Florida is another illustrious visiting spot if you are headed down south. There are many things to do in Naples. The Village on Venetian Bay is a place in Naples that you will not want to miss. It is a shopping center with plenty of dining included. Go there in October and experience the joy of the season, and find the same festivity in December around the Christmas holiday. Another place to visit in Naples is Fifth Avenue South where you can experience more shopping and dining. If you are a lover of art and the arts, you will also not want to miss the Design District where you can enjoy the artistic works that the area has to offer.
As you travel west and move away from Florida, you will eventually reach another city where you will be able to enjoy many things to do as well. In New Orleans, whether you want enjoy the Mardi Gras Festivities, a cup of coffee and beignets at the Caf Du Monde, or perhaps came a long way, and you would not miss a chance to taste the delicious gumbo that an area restaurant has to offer.
Whether you choose to stop in all three of these cities or just in one, you should find more things to do than you could ever fit in just one trip. If you plan ahead, you will hopefully at least get to hit the highlights.
