Things To Do in Southeastern United States,

Activities, attractions and tours
Universal Studios Orlando which includes a castle

Southeastern United States Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Southeastern United States has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Southeastern United States is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Southeastern United States to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Southeastern United States Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Southeastern United States.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Southeastern United States attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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Top places to visit

1. Walt Disney World® Resort

Walt Disney World® Resort is the perfect place to stay in Orlando as a large number of the area’s star attractions are within easy driving distance. Two sights that should be at the top of every visitor’s itinerary is the wonderful Disney's Boardwalk and the ever-popular Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course. Two other great attractions you’ll find within a short distance of Walt Disney World® Resort are the Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and the Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.
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Magic Kingdom® Park showing interior views and rides as well as a couple

2. Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida® has working film sets and it was also built specifically as a theme park. Its mission is to show you inside movie making through thrilling rides, interactive adventures and shows. You can even shop in a replica version of Kwik-E-Mart, the convenience store made famous by The Simpsons.
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Movie sets and thrill rides combine to create this internationally acclaimed theme park.

3. Universal Orlando Resort

A visit to Universal Orlando Resort offers a memorable vacation for all the family, with accommodation, entertainment and theme park thrills all in one place. You can choose a hotel from eight options that include standard rooms and a multitude of suites to accommodate every style, size and budget.
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Universal Studios Orlando which includes street scenes, a city and rides

4. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens is an African-themed adventure park featuring more than 2,000 exotic animals, roller coasters, thrill rides, shows and exhibits. The 335-acre (135-hectare) site is divided into eight themed areas. Each area has its own attractions, and animals living in natural-style habitats.
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Busch Gardens which includes rides

5. Magic Kingdom® Park

The first of the Florida-based theme parks, the Magic Kingdom® Theme Park is still central to most Orlando vacations. Six fantasy lands across 107 acres (43 hectares), morning-through-night entertainment and animatronic Disney characters all help to create an unforgettable experience for the entire family. Magic Kingdom® Theme Park was created from the vision of Walt Disney and opened in 1971.
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Magic Kingdom® Park showing rides and a castle as well as a family

6. Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, where Disney magic meets Mother Nature. While watching elephants meandering across the Sahara and tigers stalking through the jungle, you will feel miles away from Orlando. This popular park in the Walt Disney World® Resort family delights visitors young and old.
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Anchored by the iconic Tree of Life® Attraction, Walt Disney World® Resort’s animal-themed park transports you from lush jungles to soaring mountains.

7. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The beauty and diversity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park explain why it is the most visited of the U.S. national parks. Enjoy nature, wildlife and the quiet peace of endless forests.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park showing tranquil scenes, forests and a house

Recommended things to do in Southeastern United States

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Southeastern United States

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Walt Disney World® Resort

4.5/5(226 reviews)

Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.

Walt Disney World® Resort
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Universal Studios Florida

4.5/5(988 reviews)

Movie sets and thrill rides combine to create this internationally acclaimed theme park.

Universal Studios Florida
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Universal Orlando Resort

4.5/5(399 reviews)

Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.

Universal Orlando Resort
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Disney Springs™

4.5/5(1,107 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Disney Springs™, a favorite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

Disney Springs™
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Port Canaveral

4.5/5(97 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Port Canaveral and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Cape Canaveral. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its local chocolate shops.

Port Canaveral
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PortMiami

4.5/5(1,217 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Miami Beach with a trip to PortMiami. Amble around this vibrant area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

PortMiami
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

4.5/5(77 reviews)

Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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Magic Kingdom® Park

4.5/5(916 reviews)

One of the most famous theme parks in the world offers a land of fun and fantasy at the foot of a fairytale castle.

Magic Kingdom® Park
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Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

4.5/5(782 reviews)

Anchored by the iconic Tree of Life® Attraction, Walt Disney World® Resort’s animal-themed park transports you from lush jungles to soaring mountains.

Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Explore areas of Southeastern United States

Downtown Nashville which includes a city, a sunset and boating

Downtown Nashville

4/5(517 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Nissan Stadium while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Nashville
South Beach featuring skyline, swimming and a sandy beach

South Beach

4.5/5(1,171 area reviews)

Visitors to South Beach rave about its stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife, and great live music. You might also want to make some time to see Ocean Drive or Collins Avenue Shopping Area while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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Rosemary Beach

Rosemary Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach while you're in town.

Rosemary Beach
Seaside which includes a coastal town and general coastal views

Seaside

Seaside is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Seaside Beach and Fusion Art Glass Gallery.

Seaside
World of Coca Cola featuring a city, city views and skyline

Downtown Atlanta

4/5(126 area reviews)

Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Centennial Olympic Park are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music, and popular shops.

Downtown Atlanta
Savannah Children\'s Museum showing a bridge and a playground

Historic Downtown Savannah

4.5/5(147 area reviews)

Historic Downtown Savannah is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like River Street and Savannah Theatre, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Savannah.

Historic Downtown Savannah