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Atlanta, Georgia

Collect and leave your car in the vibrant and fast growing city of Atlanta, Georgia where the most popular street name is Peachtree - YES they have 71 streets with that name. Atlanta also has a vibrant music scene and a lot of today's hip hop and R&B originate from here. While you're chilling in the city, you should most definitely get a "chili dog", Atlanta is famous for them!

If you're looking for some action, you should head out to Six Flags Amusement Park, just outside of Atlanta. They have some of the biggest roller coasters!

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

The Smoky Mountain National Park is well known for its amazing diversity of plant and animal life, beautiful ancient mountains and unbelievable remains of the Southern Appalachian mountain culture. Go and discover both the natural and cultural history of these ancient mountains.

On you're way out, stop by the Dollywood themepark! The park is of course owned by none other than Miss Dolly Parton herself.

Jackson, Mississippi

You might remember the city from the movie "The Help" or because of its blossoming music venues that feature music ranging from Heavy Metal, to Indie Rock, to Blue Grass. Either way do not forget to sit down at a local diner and try the peach cobbler!

If you're a history buff, you should visit Vicksburg on the Mississippi River, just outside Jackson. Vicksburg is a small historical town with a large battlefield from the Civil War.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah is a place for amazing colonial architecture, spooky cemeteries and a rich history. This city is actually known as one of the most haunted cities in all of the U.S. and with the immense history of this town you might get lucky and feel the hair on your neck stand up.
If you’d like to leave the ghost behind, head down to River street and enjoy some local draft while you enjoy the riverfront view.

For those of you who has seen the all-time classic: Forrest Gump, you’ll be to trace his footsteps around this city. The actual bench he sat on in the movie (in Chippewa Square) has been moved to the museum though – but you can check it out there!

Charleston, South-Carolina

Being a coastal town, Charleston offers a variety of water sports, sailing and lazy days on the beach. Maybe it’s exactly what you need after hours in a car? If you’re looking to clock in some steps, explore the city on foot and head on over to Rainbow Row for the perfect Instagram backdrop!

Since this is the south, there’s no way around the era of plantations in this area. Visit one of the plantation museums and gardens to learn more about the history of enslaved African Americans in this region.

Recommended duration

3 weeks

Start

Atlanta

Stop

Atlanta

When to go?

Best from November to June to avoid the summer heat and hurricane season in the fall

Prices from 1,811 EUR

Amazing music, tasty soul food, rich history, cowboys and Elvis! The Southern States are unlike anywhere else you have visited and are surely one of the USA's kookiest corners.

Have you ever dreamt of meeting a real cowboy? Well you will most likely meet one on your road trip through Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee & South-Carolina. Whether you are a music and/or history lover your will find it all in the Southern States. They are the homeland of Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Robert Johnson, Dolly Parton and Otis Redding. And let's not forget the food ... Gumbo, jambalaya, pan-fried chicken, cornbread, boiled crawfish, sweet tea, peach cobbler and so much more!

In addition, it will be impossible for you to travel through the region without seeing the remaining reminders off both the civil war and the civil rights movement.

You have the option of renting the FCAR model or change it to a campervan, the choice is yours! It's also good to mention that when you're renting a car abroad, make sure to have your travel insurance in order. Don't have one yet? No worries - we can help you out with that.

What is road trippin’ the KILROY Way?

Well, we always encourage our travelers to be curious. To open up, and to embrace the unexpected. Stop where you can, go down the narrow side street and don’t get stuck in the camper. Don’t just drive for the sake of driving. Approach new people. Approach new ways of doing things. Explore and be open to changes – that’s where the magic happens.

*Price is a from-price per person and based on 2 people over 25 traveling together. Reach out to us if you're a little younger than that - it's not a problem!

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Road trip suggestion Southern States

Atlanta, Georgia

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee

Jackson, Mississippi

New Orleans, Louisiana

Pensacola, Florida

Savannah, Georgia

Charleston, South-Carolina

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