Städte des Südens: Nashville, Houston, New Orleans & Dallas

About the destination: Nashville is a city that belongs to the US state of Tennessee and is the administrative seat of Davidson County. This city is known worldwide as the "City of Music" because there is a big music industry, particularly in country music. If you love music you cannot forget to visit the great Grand Ole Opry is a perfectly designed theater where there are concerts every day. Here they have past stars like Dolly Parton. Furthermore it is known as "The Athens of the South", with its neoclassical architecture and its educational facilities. It is a city with a lively music scene. If you like culture, visit museums such as the Tennessee State Museum where you learn can learn all the story about this town or the Adventure Science Center, where you'll find everything about science. If you like natural parks and nature do not forget to visit the Opryland Hotel Gardens, a huge garden with all kinds of vegetation and which a river passes through, all within a glass dome. As for nightlife, Nashville is a lively city where there are many places to have fun and have a good time at night such as The Big Bang Dueling Pianos bar with a great music atmosphere or the Robert's Western World, a pub with western atmosphere. Undoubtedly, Nashville is the ideal city to come visit family and to have a great experience.

About the destination: Houston is the fourth most populous city in the United States of America, and the most populous city in the state of Texas. Houston is multicultural and vibrant, and diverse residential neighbourhoods and enclaves of restaurants and shops spread far and wide. The most important places to visit in Houston are: Beer Can House, Houston Galleria, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Space Center Houston, Discovery Green, Williams Waterwall and National Museum of Funeral History. Houston is a very modern, multi-cultural city, where there is always something going on. The Houston Theater District is one of the largest areas in the world for the performing arts, it's facilities comprising almost 15,000 seats .Houston offers excellent museums, beautiful parks, great skyscraper architecture and outstanding numerous restaurants.

About the destination: New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. New Orleans is located in the Mississippi River Delta on the east and west banks of the Mississippi River and south of Lake Pontchartrain. The area along the river is characterized by ridges and hollows. Saint Louis Cemeteries, historic cemeteries constructed in the 18th century, are one of the most important sight of the city. Located in iconic Jackson Square we find St. Louis Cathedral. This national historic monument is the oldest continually operating cathedral in the country. One of the most famous neighbourhoods of America is New Orleans’s French Quarter. Enjoy the historical architecture, jazz clubs and restaurants that are affluent in the area. The French Quarter is also the hotspot of Mardi Gras celebrations. Mardi Gras is the city’s impressive carnival. Millions take part in the carnival and enjoy its parades and balls. New Orleans is one of the most unique cities in the United States. Louisiana’s Cajun, creole and African-American cultures have had a significant impact on the architecture, art, and music of New Orleans.

About the destination: Found in the Lone Star State of Texas, Dallas is an important city in southern United States. Dallas is the ninth most populous city in the United States and the third most populous city in the state of Texas. One of the most famous landmarks of Dallas is the Reunion Tower. Visitors can even dine at a restaurant at the top of the tower. Home to museums and gardens, Fair Park is most famous for the amazing State Fair in the fall. Dallas’s Botanical Garden is a wonderful garden full of exotic and local flora. The best time to visit is, of course, during spring when thousands of flowers are blooming. The site of John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963, Dealey Plaza, has become a national historic landmark and you can see the spot where the fatal shot hit the late president. Take a tour of America's most famous ranch. 40 km north of Dallas, we find Southfork Ranch, known worldwide as the filming location for the "Dallas" series. Dallas is a hub of business and commerce, as well as a bustling metropolis. With high-end shopping, museums and galleries, all in the presence of warm weather year-round, Dallas is one place you’re sure to be "Living Large."