What to do in Southeastern United States

Activities, attractions and tours

Shenandoah National Park Views along skyline Drive
Shenandoah National Park Views along skyline Drive
Every time I pass by this place I say I need to stop. The last time I did the gate was closed and locked, so I couldn't get inside, but this time the gate was open. You can see it from the expressway. It used to be a gas station and fireworks store, but now it is just an empty lot with a couple old ferris wheels and other carnival equipment. It is very eerie and beautiful though, if you see it I'd stop and walk around a minute.
Amazing waterfall with a blue hole for swimming located near Stone Door in Gulf Savage State Park. Nice hike but was a little tricky after a recent ice storm. Hike a little further up and there's another set of falls and a swinging bridge. All this found in the Cumberland Gap in TN, believed to be created from a meteor a bazillion years or so ago!
The grand centerpiece at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom is Cinderella Castle, a replica of the fairy tale castle seen in the 1950 film. The Magic Kingdom hosts over 18 million visitors each year, making it the most visited theme park in the world. #Architecture #GoldenHour #StunningStructures #Trovember
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1. Universal Orlando Resort

A visit to Universal Orlando Resort offers a memorable vacation for all the family, with accommodation, entertainment and theme park thrills all in one place. You can choose a hotel from eight options that include standard rooms and a multitude of suites to accommodate every style, size and budget.
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2. Walt Disney World® Resort

Walt Disney World® Resort is the perfect place to stay in Orlando as a large number of the area’s star attractions are within easy driving distance. Two sights that should be at the top of every visitor’s itinerary is the wonderful Disney's Boardwalk and the ever-popular Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course. Two other great attractions you’ll find within a short distance of Walt Disney World® Resort are the Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and the Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.
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3. Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida® has working film sets and it was also built specifically as a theme park. Its mission is to show you inside movie making through thrilling rides, interactive adventures and shows. You can even shop in a replica version of Kwik-E-Mart, the convenience store made famous by The Simpsons.
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Central Florida showing rides and signage

4. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The beauty and diversity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park explain why it is the most visited of the U.S. national parks. Enjoy nature, wildlife and the quiet peace of endless forests.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park featuring a waterfall, forests and mountains

5. Fort Lauderdale Beach

Having shed its reputation as merely a spring break destination for college students, this stretch of coast is enjoying a renaissance and a very different audience. Fort Lauderdale Beach has transformed itself over the past two decades, through efforts of the local town council, and is today one of Florida’s most stylish stretches of coast. Visit and experience today’s Fort Lauderdale.
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Fort Lauderdale Beach featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach

6. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens is an African-themed adventure park featuring more than 2,000 exotic animals, roller coasters, thrill rides, shows and exhibits. The 335-acre (135-hectare) site is divided into eight themed areas. Each area has its own attractions, and animals living in natural-style habitats.
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay showing rides

7. Magic Kingdom® Park

The first of the Florida-based theme parks, the Magic Kingdom® Theme Park is still central to most Orlando vacations. Six fantasy lands across 107 acres (43 hectares), morning-through-night entertainment and animatronic Disney characters all help to create an unforgettable experience for the entire family. Magic Kingdom® Theme Park was created from the vision of Walt Disney and opened in 1971.
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Magic Kingdom® Park which includes rides

8. Epcot®

With a name that stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, expect to see into the future at Epcot®. You’ll also explore the world of today in pavilions dedicated to different nations. Covering 300 acres (121 hectares), Epcot® has two main areas: Future World and World Showcase. Future World’s exhibits look at innovation, technology and science, while World Showcase presents the past and present cultures of 11 countries.
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What to do in Southeastern United States

Popular places to visit

Universal Studios Florida® showing rides, a city and street scenes

Universal Orlando Resort

4.5/5(166 reviews)

Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.

Universal Orlando Resort
Walt Disney World® Resort

Walt Disney World® Resort

4.5/5(63 reviews)

Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.

Walt Disney World® Resort
Disney Springs® showing a river or creek, a bridge and a sunset

Disney Springs™

4.5/5(322 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Disney Springs™, a favourite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Disney Springs™
Universal Studios Florida™

Universal Studios Florida

4.5/5(273 reviews)

Movie sets and thrill rides combine to create this internationally acclaimed theme park.

Universal Studios Florida
Great Smoky Mountains National Park which includes tranquil scenes, a house and forests

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

5/5(15 reviews)

America’s most visited national park offers blue mountain ridges, forested hiking trails, a variety of wildlife and bits of Southern mountain history.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Fort Lauderdale Beach featuring a beach and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a large group of people

Fort Lauderdale Beach

4.5/5(95 reviews)

With seven miles of flawless beach, a team of dedicated lifeguards and luxury retailers and restaurants, this is the perfect Florida vacation destination.

Fort Lauderdale Beach
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay showing rides

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

4.5/5(41 reviews)

Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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Port of Miami

4/5(148 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Miami Beach with a trip to Port of Miami. Amble around this vibrant area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Port of Miami
Magic Kingdom® Theme Park which includes rides

Magic Kingdom® Park

4.5/5(232 reviews)

One of the most famous theme parks in the world offers a land of fun and fantasy at the foot of a fairytale castle.

Magic Kingdom® Park

Explore areas of Southeastern United States

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Rosemary Beach

Rosemary Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach.

Rosemary Beach
South Beach which includes landscape views, swimming and a sandy beach

South Beach

4.5/5(411 area reviews)

Sunbathe, shop, people-watch, or party with the stars at one of Miami’s most famous beach promenades, also regarded as the art deco capital of the world.

South Beach
Downtown Nashville which includes a city, a sunset and boating

Downtown Nashville

4/5(93 area reviews)

Sounds of country and honky-tonk resonate around the streets of Music City. Watch a show, attend a hockey match and walk in the footsteps of U.S. presidents.

Downtown Nashville
Okaloosa Island featuring a sandy beach

Okaloosa Island

The perfect place for a romantic getaway or a family weekend retreat, this is an unforgettable shoreline delight.

Okaloosa Island
R3YH4J Vacation townhomes, Seacrest Beach, Florida, USA

Seacrest

Seacrest is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach.

Seacrest
Seaside which includes a coastal town and general coastal views

Seaside

Sit at a seafood restaurant overlooking the white-sand beaches and speak with friendly locals in the lively farmers market.

Seaside