2-week roadtrip in Southern USA

A big thank you to Winona for sharing her itinerary with us !

🎺 You love jazz music ? You still are a child at heart ? You want to relax in culturally rich cities ? You have two weeks of vacation you don’t know what to do with ?
Well, you’ll love this itinerary …
Go for a relaxing and musical road trip in Southern United-States, and enjoy thrilling experiences !

Itinerary of this two weeks roadtrip in southern USA

San Antonio > Houston > New Orleans > Santa Rosa Beach > Saint Augustine > Orlando

🚗 We recommend for this itinerary to rent a car from Hertz. , It’s possible to rent it in one city and return it in another without exorbitant prices and limiting hidden costs.

📗 You want to buy a paper travel guide ? We recommend this one ! In our opinion, it is the most complete, the most visual and the most up to date !

🗺 Need a road map to prepare your itinerary ? We recommend this one, the most detailed and the most pleasant to read !

The itinerary : step by step

What to do in San Antonio ?

San Antonio, a cultural rich must-see city.

• Walk along the Riverwalk and have lunch or diner in one of the delicious restaurants.
• Go to the Mexican Market and enjoy the music, food and art.
• Take a tour at The Alamo and learn about its iconic history and culture.
• Roam around the Main Plaza by night and enjoy the busy atmosphere of San Antonio.
• Cowboy and Native American enthusiasts ? Go to the Western Art Museum and learn about Southern USA history.

What to do in Houston ?

Texas’ largest city.

• Have fun while learning about space at the fantastic Space Center.
• Attend an authentic Rodeo Show, Giddy up partner !
• Feel like a true American and go see a Baseball game at the Minute Made stadium, for an even more authentic experience be sure to get nachos or hot dogs to eat while supporting the local team, Go Astros !

What to do in New Orleans ?

New Orleans or the « Big Easy ».

• Stroll around the French Quarter, the oldest district of Nola. Enjoy its music, food, architecture and people !
• Go for a Swamp Excursion in the Bayou and get to be the modern Crocodile Dundee. For a true cajun experience, go to “Cajun Man’s swamp tour & adventures”, if you are a lucky you’ll even get to hear the guide singing and playing guitar !
• Take a tour of the most famous New Orleans plantations like Oak Alley. Learn about Louisiana’s slave trading history, an emotional but very enriching tour.
• Walk through Garden District, and go on one of the many Ghost tours in this disctric famous for its old houses and spooky cemeteries.
• Have fun at the French (art) Market and get unique gift for your family and friends.
• Be sure to go to the city’s famous pubs and enjoy the music while eating local food (like Gumbo, Jambalaya or Po’Boy).

What to do in Santa Rosa Beach ?

Santa Rosa Beach, the Bahamas on continental America.

• Take time to relax on the beach, white sand, gorgeous blue ocean and so much sun.
• Try Paddle Boarding, whether you do it alone, with friends or family, I guarantee you’ll have fun !  
• Go for a horse ride in the sand dunes and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
• Rent a boat and discover Santa Rosa Beach from another angle.

What to do in Saint Augustine ?

Florida’s oldest town.

• Walk through the historical district, between century-old houses and traditional shops.
• Explore USA’s oldest house, the Gonzalez Alvarez House, built in 1720. While you’re there, go to the Spanish Military Museum or St Augustine’s History museum and learn about the city. .
• Walk through the oldest school in the country, at 14 St George street. You’ll be guided by robot in a “Little House on the Prairie” atmosphere.
• You could even explore USA’s oldest prison. Step in the Sherif’s office, the cells and the “maximum security” quarter.

What to do in Orlando ?

The Theme Park Capital of the World. 

• Get your adrenaline fix in one of the many Disney World amusement parks : the futuristic Epcot Center, the zoological Animal Kingdom or the polar Disney’s Blizzard Beach.
• Go to Universal Studio and enjoy your favorite movies’ atmospheres : from Harry Potter, to The Simpsons and Despicable Me or even Men In Black !
• Learn even more about space and NASA at the Kennedy Space Center. You could even get to see a rocket launch or get an astronaut training ! A must-see in Orlando ! 

To learning more…

• You want to know all the information about the country ? it’s here.
• Then, to rent a car at the best price, we advise you this website.
• Finally, to book a flight at the best price, we advise you this website.

If you have more information, good deals, or any advice to share about this itinerary, leave a comment bellow ! Our team will be happy to hear about your experiences !