Group Tour Magazine - May 2023 - 88

Snapshots
of the
South
Highlights of these 10 coastal
locales reveal dynamic
destinations with plenty of
fun for everyone in your group
Mobile, Alabama
Charleston, South Carolina: Boasting a living museum
populated with expertly preserved historical mansions
that saw the first shots of the Civil War, the city is a cultural
center full of character and charm with invigorating
outdoor activities and sumptuous dining options.
Monument is central to that history. Charleston, South Carolina,
and Savannah, Georgia, were major ports for the English colonies.
Fort Sumter at the mouth of Charleston Harbor saw the first shots
of the Civil War, while Savannah was spared from burning during
Sherman's March to the Sea toward the end of the conflict.
STORIES TO SHARE
On the Gulf Coast, Mobile, Alabama; Biloxi, Mississippi; and New
Orleans, Louisiana; were among the first French colonial outposts,
and these communities are always finding new and important stories
to share with visitors. One of the most critical is told in Mobile,
where the recent rediscovery of the slave ship Clotilda generated
worldwide attention. Under the cover of night in the summer of
1860, a ship carrying 110 Africans slipped into Mobile Bay and sold
its human cargo into slavery. In the ensuing years, the displaced
Africans survived enslavement and then established the tight-knit,
independent community known as " Africatown. " A new exhibition
in Mobile, opening this summer, will share the full story of the Clotilda
and its passengers. Individuals' stories will be shared through
a combination of interpretive text panels, documents, and artifacts.
On Florida's Space Coast, the tale of America's race to space continues
to be written. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
is organized into Mission Zones where attractions and tours are
grouped by chronological era. Visitors can go beyond the gates on a
tour of the launchpad itself, explore over 60 hands-on stations, and
learn about the early days of space exploration, current and ongoing
missions, and more.
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Florida's Space Coast: Only here can visitors experience a
launch to outer space, hit the high seas on a cruise at Port
Canaveral, and soak up the sun at Cocoa Beach.
Mississippi Gulf Coast: Biloxi's casinos and resorts with
attractions like golf courses and a baseball stadium are
a great home base for exploring small towns with big
Southern charm like the artistic Ocean Springs. Swimming
and snorkeling off Ship Island are a quick boat ride away.
Mobile, Alabama: Murals and statues throughout Mobile
speak to its past. Pair outdoor experiences in this biodiverse
region with a rich downtown culinary scene. Add in
the revelry of the nation's oldest official Mardi Gras celebration
complete with marching bands, brilliantly colored
floats, and a party atmosphere not to be missed.
Isle of Palms, Charleston, South Carolina
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