Colonial Williamsburg/Yorktown, Virginia
Visitors to Colonial Williamsburg will step back in time and gain a renewed appreciation for the events that led to the American Revolution. Williamsburg was one of America’s first planned cities, laid out in1699 as a model capital under the supervision of Governor Francis Nicholson. From 1699-1780, Williamsburg was the political, social and cultural capital of Britain’s largest and wealthiest North American colony. Walk through streets, homes, taverns, and government buildings once trekked by Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. Yorktown is a delightful and historic, revolutionary town. Yorktown Victory Center narrates America’s evolution from colonial status to nationhood by a unique blend of timelines, thematic exhibits and outdoor living history that emphasizes the experience of ordinary people. Museums and evening programs will enthrall visitors with tales of stories told by townspeople dressed in colonial attire.

Norfolk (Williamsburg), Virginia
Steeped in naval lore, Norfolk got its start shortly after Jamestown was founded in 1607. Its deep-water harbor is now the site of the largest naval base in the world. On an excursion, discover 18th-century Virginia in Colonial Williamsburg, restored by John D. Rockefeller as a gift to all Americans. See the Governor's Palace and the House of Burgesses, where Patrick Henry, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson served prior to the Revolution.

Belhaven, North Carolina
This scenic, coastal town adorns many antique shops as you stroll along tree-shaded residential streets. Take time to stop in at the famous River Forest Inn and Belhaven’s unique museum.

Morehead City, North Carolina
Morehead City is a bustling fishing port and a popular stopover between Norfolk and Florida on the Intracoastal Waterway. Its sister-city of Beaufort, where members of its historical society will escort you through their meticulously restored village.

Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington was the only open seaport in the Confederacy from 1863 until the last months of the war--nearly two years. Visit Fort Fisher which kept the port open to blockade runners. Afterwards, tour another historic treasure, the Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts. In 1865, it was commandeered as headquarters for the Union forces.

Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Along the majestic Bogue Sound, where tall pines and windswept oaks border the shoreline, is the beautiful town of Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along scenic beaches with their charming southern hospitality. The famous Blockade Runner Museum is a favorite attraction.

Beaufort, South Carolina
South Carolina's second oldest city, you will find Beaufort's entire downtown area on the National Historic Register. Guided by members of the local historical society, enjoy an exceptionally interesting tour.

Charleston, South Carolina
Aristocratic, stately and gracious, Charleston personifies the flavor of the Old South. Tour the town's many historic homes and gardens by coach or by horsedrawn carriage. Boone Hall Plantation recreates the antebellum grandeur, and the Isle of Hope recalls the Low Country past. Tour Fort Sumter where, on April 12, 1861, local troops opened fire beginning the Civil War.

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
World famous golf courses, magnificent wildlife, and extraordinary Harbor Town - filled with exclusive shops - are just a sampling of what awaits you.

Savannah, Georgia
This genteel Southern city is an excellent example of urban historic preservation, with approximately two square miles of downtown granted landmark status and thereby protected from modern development. Tour some of the city's most important old buildings for a glimpse into her gracious past. Stroll through the spacious squares and the mansion-museums that mark this district. Then visit historic Fort Pulaski or Wormsloe, an eloquent example of Southern plantation life.

St. Simons Island, Georgia
Enjoy the island's laid back southern hospitality while strolling through the Pier Village, or tour the Museum of Coastal History and the St. Simons Lighthouse. Nearby is The Cloister, a world famous island resort known for its luxurious accommodations, spectacular beaches and championship golf.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Originally a fort built by the U.S. Army in 1838 during the Second Seminole War, Fort Lauderdale welcomes visitors with broad, palm-fringed beaches and an easy pace of life. Stroll along fashionable Las Olas Boulevard with its stylish shops or enjoy a sightseeing cruise through the city's canals, boasting more waterways than Venice. Or, venture out and explore the cosmopolitan city of Palm Beach, or the wildlife sanctuary of the Everglades.

Fort Myers, Florida
The palm-lined avenues of Fort Myers offers visitors many attractions and tours, including the Thomas Edison Museum, Fort Myers Historical Museum plus beautiful parks and gardens, and many antique and gift shops.

Lake Okeechobee, Florida
The tropical paradise of Lake Okeechobee is abundant with wildlife and tropical fauna. The Okeechobee is the second largest freshwater lake in the United States, after Lake Michigan, but it is shallow! A system of dikes and levees maintains the lake with a depth from 11 to 17 feet depending on the season and annual rainfall, protecting land below the Lake from flooding. The Okeechobee Waterway is the inland passage connecting the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterways with the Gulf of Mexico, a fascinating series of locks raise boats to the Lake at one side, and lower them to the other, providing endlessly interesting shipboard viewing and a spectacular view of Florida few people know. A Florida of cattle ranches, alligator habitats, sugar plantations and a host of quiet little towns.

Miami, Florida
Discover the cosmopolitan beauty of Miami along Florida's fabled Gold Coast. Stroll through carefully preserved Art Deco neighborhoods and witness the trendy lifestyle that is South Beach. Enjoy open-air shopping in the Bayside Marketplace and shop for a bite to eat in Coconut Grove, with its harborside cafes and quaint, artistic settings.

Port Canaveral/Orlando, Florida
The main attraction in Port Canaveral is the Kennedy Space Center, featuring exhibits and an IMAX theater which takes you through the entire history of America's space program— complete with a space launch from start to finish. Or, travel to nearby Orlando, home to more theme parks than anywhere else on earth - including Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.

St. Augustine, Florida
Witness the fabled shores once chosen by early European voyagers as the first settlement in the New World. Step back into time to America’s oldest surviving European settlement established in 1565. Tour Historic Villages of St. Augustine, The Fountain of Youth Park, the Famous Potter’s Wax Museum and the St. Augustine's Alligator Farm.

Tampa, Floridaa
Florida's third largest city, Tampa is a lively west coast port that still hints of its Spanish heritage. In the Latin Quarter stands Ybor City, site of the once flourishing cigar industry. Hugging Tampa Bay and near Tampa is St. Petersburg; some of the attractions found in the area include Busch Garden's The Dark Continent and Adventure Island, a water theme park.

New Orleans, Louisiana
Unique in all the world, the lacy Creole look and carefree bon temps atmosphere of the Big Easy set it apart. Walk the balconied streets of the French Quarter to Audubon Park, sip chicory coffee and bite into a snowy beignet at Cafe du Monde, or recapture the antebellum gentility of Creole mansions and plantation homes in the surrounding parishes.

Galveston, Texas
Texans flock to sandy barrier isles like Galveston Island to frolic in the warm waters of the Gulf. You could do the same, or make a visit to the stately homes that grace the island. Or go on a mission to mainland Houston, to tour the impressive NASA Space Center.