South Atlantic Tourist Attractions & Things To Do

Travel to the South Atlantic region of the United States and you'll encounter a multitude of things to do, such as hiking national historic trails, golfing on championship courses, and swimming along the scenic shores of Virginia Beach. As for tourist attractions, they are definitely not in short supply. Experience the wonders of an 18th-century town at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. Motor along North Carolina's breathtaking-and nearly 500 miles long-Blue Ridge Parkway that winds its way through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Discover the cultural and natural history of South Carolina at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia. With all that's going on in the South Atlantic region, the only thing missing is you.

Attractions in North Carolina It's a safe bet that a visit to North Carolina will make for a winning vacation. Travel to the Great Smoky Mountains in the western part of the state for a sparkling day of mining for precious gems like sapphires, rubies and emeralds at Gold City Gem Mine. Bubble over with excitement at Hot Springs, the only place in the Southeastern United States where you'll find hot mineral spring water. Get in touch with your inner outdoorsman at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which stretches over 70 miles of barrier islands.  [ more about north carolina attractions ]

Attractions in South Carolina South Carolina awaits your arrival with tons of fun things to do. Enjoy the oldest garden in America along with a Reconstruction-era plantation house and wildlife art gallery at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens in Charleston. Get in touch with a monumental moment in America's past at Fort Sumter National Monument, the site where the first shot of the Civil War was fired. Make your way to Myrtle Beach where soft sand and the inviting Atlantic Ocean make for a blissful day of relaxation.  [ more about south carolina attractions ]

Attractions in Virginia Venture out to Virginia for an adventure of a lifetime. Engage in a stimulating day of living American history at two must-see museums, Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center. Escape to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, a decidedly different theme park in Williamsburg that offers everything from thrill rides to Aquitaine, a French village featuring charming shops and entertaining evening shows. Tour the house that Thomas Jefferson designed as a retreat at Poplar Forest, a National Historic Landmark near Lynchburg.  [ more about virginia attractions ]