Top Ten Winter Activities in the South
Learn about the Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta, Georgia.
Learn about one of America's most important social activists at the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site in downtown Atlanta. Learn about King's role in the American civil rights movement, the struggle for respect and legal equality between all people.
Catch some action on the court.
College basketball is very popular in the South. Look for teams near you in the NCAA Big South, Southern, and SEC Big South divisions to find games near you. You might just see the next professional league stars in action! Don't miss March Madness, the 64-team tournament that decides the year's champion.
Treat your ears.
The South is full of great colleges and universities, each with talented groups of singers. Hugely popular, these a capella groups perform in groups of 10 to 20, without instruments. In Virginia, look for Academical Village People at University of Virginia and Exit 245 at James Madison University.
Fly downhill.
Beech Mountain in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, is the highest town in Eastern America. With an average snowfall of 84 inches you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and more winter activities!
Explore America's musical roots in Tennessee.
In Memphis, tour Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion, where you'll see the famous Jungle Room and have a chance to pay your respects at the King of Rock 'n Roll's grave. In Nashville, visit "country music's most famous stage" - The Grand Ole Opry House. Now in its 90th year, the Opry has hosted some American greats from Patsy Kline to the Dixie Chicks.
Go back in time in Charleston.
South Carolina's oldest city is full of well-maintained historic homes and buildings, like the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, built in 1771 as the region's center for trade. Don't miss the eerie dungeon, where you can learn about the most wanted criminals and pirates of the day!
Take a stroll in the snow.
Strap on snowshoes and explore some of West Virginia’s thousands of miles of scenic trails. It's a great way to get some fresh air and exercise, and enjoy the best of winter in this majestic state.
Space out in Alabama.
A trip to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville is like a visit to another galaxy. Get out of this world in the IMAX Spacedome studio, find out what a rocket launch feels like, learn about the race to put a man on the moon, and see the world's best collection of rockets.
Shop fresh and local.
Even in the winter months Virginia has a variety of options for buying fresh and local foods from farmers markets and restaurants. Check out some locations near you this season.
Get artsy in Asheville, North Carolina.
Missed the Ashville Fringe Festival in January? No problem. The art scene is always thriving in this small, yet vibrant city. Explore more than 100 artists' studios in the River Arts district.