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dave bodle
New Reasons to Travel South Consider all the new possibilities for enhancing your tours in the Southern states
Check out Atlanta’s World of Coca-Cola, the reborn Gaylord Opryland and Myrtle Beach’s SkyWheel and Pirates Voyage.
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rom Ferris wheels high above and coal mines down below to history, art, culture and of course Elvis and Dolly, there’s no place like the South. With so many things to see and do in the 11 Travel South states, you’ll probably need to extend your group’s stay. State by state, here are just a few fresh options for 2011: ALABAMA For the eighth time Alabama Tourism has introduced a themed campaign that covers the entire year. No campaign could be more appropriate LeisureGroupTravel.com
than the one that celebrates Year of Alabama Music. A brochure entitled “100 Places to Hear Live Music in Alabama,” a website dedicated to all things music, contests and events highlight what’s shaping up to be a memorable 2011. More than 200 live music venues and 17 attractions are listed in the “100 Places” brochure. Log on to yearofalabamamusic.com for the venues that welcome groups. Plan your tour around attractions like the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in Birmingham, Dothan’s Music Murals, Alabama Fan Club
and Museum, Hank Williams Museum and Nat King Cole’s Home. Alabama Tourism director Lee Sentell said few things bring out the passion, interest and devotion in people like music. “Music provides a strong emotional experience for most. Alabama is excited to showcase our variety of music, musical events and destinations.” ARKANSAS The Clinton Presidential Center and Library in Little Rock will host a Smithsonian traveling exhibition showApril 2011 29