Jan 30 2025 22 mins 2
What do the Louisville Slugger, Chattanooga Choo Choo, and Allman Brothers Band all have in common? They’re part of the rich fabric of the Southern United States that we’ll explore in this episode of Traveling with AAA.
Today, host Angie Orth welcomes Caroline Eubanks, author of This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States. She is a seasoned travel writer who has covered the South (and beyond) for publications such as Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Southern Living, Westways, and AAA Explorer.
You’ll hear about the best places to visit and what to eat in Louisville, Kentucky; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Macon, Georgia. We’ll explore Derby City’s famed horse race track and its iconic tasting trail. You’ll hear about the Scenic City’s famous train depot and its most delicious dessert. You’ll also discover where to find Civil War history and Southern rock ‘n’ roll in the heart of Georgia.
What You’ll Learn:
- (2:47) The Kentucky Derby experience
- (4:12) Basking in Bourbon in downtown Louisville
- (10:20) The quaint Tennessee city with something for everyone
- (15:27) A must-eat sweet treat in Chattanooga
- (15:59) Where music, nature, and culture meet
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