Um itinerário de viagem de 21 dias em torno do sul profundo
postado: 10/10/21 | 10 de maio de 2021
Se há uma coisa que aprendi em todas as minhas viagens pela América, é que os EUA são mais como uma coleção de países pequenos do que uma unidade cultural coesa. O estilo de vida, a linguagem e as normas de cada região diferem muito um do outro. E mesmo dentro dos estados, existem vastas diferenças.
A região que mais me surpreendeu foi “o sul”, definida como os estados que faziam parte da Confederação, da linha Mason-Dixon até o rio Mississippi e até o Golfo do México. (O Texas também fazia parte da Confederação, mas geralmente não é considerado parte do “Sul Velho”, porque, bem, é o Texas e é sua própria besta!)
Crescendo como norte, eu sempre meio que olhava para a região como “para trás”, mas depois de algumas viagens pela área, descobri que minhas percepções sobre a região estavam erradas.
Eu cresci a amar meu tempo explorando essa parte do país. Claro, o Sul tem seus problemas, mas tem muito mais diversidade, história e beleza natural do que meus preconceitos preconcebidos haviam permitido.
Eu não acho que deva ser esquecido.
E como as viagens domésticas são a nossa melhor opção durante esses tempos covid, pensei em compartilhar minhas idéias para uma viagem fantástica em torno de “The Deep South”.
O sul é tão grande que você não pode fazer isso em apenas três semanas, mas pode fazer o que, para este post, eu chamo de “The Deep South”: Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana e Tennessee (que na verdade não faz parte de O sul profundo, mas ei, ele completa o caminho!).
Esta região tem uma tonelada de parques, lagos, rios, locais históricos e outros lugares interessantes para se ver. Você precisaria de mais de três semanas para vê -lo corretamente, mas a rota abaixo fornece uma visão geral:
Nota: Existem muitas, muitas, muitas rotas em potencial que você pode seguir por essa região. Esta versão de três semanas são apenas alguns destaques que eu gosto. Adane a rota às suas necessidades, como quiser!
Dias 1–3: Nova Orleans
Nova Orleans é uma mistura única de culturas (africana, francesa, caribenha, latim etc.), que criou uma das cidades americanas mais ecléticas. Está cheio de histórias de fantasmas e vampiros, arquitetura fantástica, comida incrível e algumas das melhores músicas do mundo. A Bourbon Street está sempre cheia de turistas, a Frenchmen Street está cheia de jazz, e há edifícios históricos para admirar e divertir passeios para se entregar. Você pode facilmente passar uma semana inteira aqui e não ficar entediada.
Mas temos apenas alguns dias, então aqui estão algumas idéias para ajudá -lo a começar:
Festa na Bourbon Street – isso provavelmente não é preciso dizer, mas confira a Bourbon Street. Claro, é turístico, mas também é emocionante e lar de muitos buskers, música ao vivo e desfiles. É o coração espancador da cidade.
Passeie pelo distrito do jardim e ao bairro francês – esses são dois dos distritos mais populares e históricos. Passe algum tempo passeando, apreciando as mansões e os antigos edifícios franceses (auto-guiada ou com passeios, que organizam passeios divertidos e perspicazes pela cidade).
Visite o Museu Nacional da Segunda Guerra Mundial – este é o maior museu dedicado à guerra nos Estados Unidos – e é um dos melhores museus do mundo. Seu uso de áudio, vídeo, artefatos e histórias pessoais une a história da guerra com detalhes incríveis. Ouvir as contas em primeira mão faz com que tudo pareça muito mais íntimo e impactante.
Vá em uma turnê de vodu ou fantasma – Nola tem um passado assustador, e a melhor maneira de aprender sobre isso é fazer uma turnê de vodu ou fantasma. Você poderá conferir os cemitérios, explorar edifícios assombrados e ouvir todos os tipos de anedotas perturbadoras e contos fantasmagóricos.
Ouça música ao vivo na Frenchmen Street – aprecie alguma música ao vivo (qualquer noite da semana) nesta rua enérgica, a segunda mais popular depois da Bourbon Street. Tem muitos lugares para ouvir blues e jazz; Meu favorito é o gato manchado.
Para mais coisas para ver e fazer no NOLA, confira este itinerário detalhado.
Nova Orleans também é uma cidade gastronômica fantástica. Alguns dos meus lugares favoritos para se entregar são: Lily’s Café, Bearcat, Welt’s Deli, Killer Poboys, Jewel of the South, Acme Oysters e Willa Jean.
ONDE FICAR
Olá Nova Orleans – este é um dos melhores albergues do mundo e o meu favorito em Nova Orleans.
Auberge Nola – Este albergue recebe festas e eventos noturnos, por isso é super fácil conhecer pessoas.
Índia House Backpackers Hostel – Outro albergue de festas selvagens, com uma piscina e local de música ao vivo.
Dias 4-7: Mississippi e Alabama Golfo Costa
Deixe Nova Orleans e siga para o leste para as margens do Golfo do Mississippi e Alabama.
Comece com um check -out para Ocean Springs, Mississippi. É uma cidade pequena com lindas praias de areia branca e muitas atividades ao ar livre (como pesca, paddleboard de stand-up, canoagem e caiaque). O centro da cidade também tem muitas pequenas lojas e galerias.
Em seguida, vá para Mobile, Alabama. Confira Fort Condé (construído pelos franceses em 1723) etake a tour of the USS Alabama (a world war II vessel docked in Battleship Memorial Park). Make sure to also check out the carnival museum (dedicated to Mardi Gras) to learn more about the parade and its cultural significance.
From here, cruise toward Gulf Shores, Alabama, where you’ll find miles of beaches and gorgeous subtropical weather as you soak in the views of the Gulf of Mexico. There are also lots of hotels, resorts, and casinos if you feel like splurging. It’s tacky but fun.
Nearby, you’ll also find Gulf state Park, which spans 6,500 acres and offers beaches, hiking trails, fishing, golf, zip-lining, and sand dunes you can climb (admission is $9 USD).
ONDE FICAR
There aren’t any hostels in this region, so your best bet is Airbnb or using Booking.com to find a low-cost motel (or hotel if you feel like splurging!)
Days 8–9: Birmingham
Swing north and, on your way to Birmingham, stop in Montgomery to check out the Rosa Parks library and Museum, as well as the legacy Museum, both of which shed light on the racial injustices of America’s past and present.
Then spend two nights in Birmingham. It grew to prominence as an industrial hub, relying mostly on nonunionized immigrant workers to undercut production in the northern US. In the 1950s and ’60s, it became a focus for the civil rights movement, and it was here, in 1962, where Dr. King wrote the famous “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.”
Here are few things to see and do while in Birmingham:
Learn at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute – opened in 1992, this museum highlights the struggles of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and ’60s. It sheds important light on how the movement impacted the region and changed the direction of the entire country — and the world.
Explore the Pepper place Saturday Market – This farmers’ market is a terrific place to pick up local foods and artisan souvenirs. There’s also typically live music, cooking demonstrations, and other activities on weekends.
Visit the southern museum of flight – This aviation museum has over a hundred airplanes, as well models, engines, artwork, and photographs. The museum even has a Wright Flyer, one of the first planes developed by the Wright brothers, as well as some experimental prototypes that never took off (pun intended). It’s a terrific place to check out with kids especially.
Go hiking or biking – Spanning over a thousand acres, Ruffner mountain Reserve (a mountain range once mined for iron ore) has all sorts of short hikes. most are under two miles and range in difficulty from easy to hard. If you’d rather mountain-bike, check out Oak mountain Park nearby, which has 50 miles of biking trails.
See the Birmingham Botanical gardens – For a place to relax and go for a walk, head to the Botanical Gardens. It has over 12,000 plants, 25 different gardens, dozens of sculptures, and several miles of walking paths. O melhor de tudo, é grátis!
For a list of other important civil rights sites in the region, check out the Civil Rights Trail. It’s a comprehensive database of such sites around the entire country and has tons of valuable information and resources.
ONDE FICAR
There aren’t any hostels in Birmingham, so use Airbnb or Booking.com to find your cheapest options.
Days 10–12: Nashville
Continuing north, our next stop is Nashville. located just three hours from Birmingham, it boasts a world-class music scene, plenty of incredible restaurants you can indulge at, numerous cocktail bars, lots of parks, and plenty of history.
Here are some things to see and do in Nashville:
Visit the Tennessee state museum – opened in 2018, this museum goes into terrific detail about the state’s history. It has exhibitions on first Peoples, natural history, the American Revolution, and the Civil War.
Enjoy live music at the Grand Ole Opry – opened in 1925, this is the most famous country music venue in the world. regular live performances, TV broadcasts, and radio shows are held here. Tickets for live performances start at $45 USD per person.
Visit the country music Hall of fame and museum – With over 2.5 million items (including records, instruments, photographs, etc.), the de facto home of this brand of American music is one of the biggest museums anywhere dedicated to the genre.
See the Parthenon – built in 1897, this is a full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. It was built to celebrate the city’s hundredth anniversary and was chosen because Nashville is called “the Athens of the South” (due to its focus on higher education).
Listen to music on Broadway – If you’re still craving live music, head to Broadway, the city’s main thoroughfare, where you’ll find all kinds of bars and live music venues. best of all, there’s usually no cover, so you can bar-hop and really enjoy as much music as you want.
ONDE FICAR
Music City Hostel – A social backpacker hostel with lots of relaxing outdoor common areas (including a patio and BBQ).
Downtown City Hostel – Comfy, clean, and with lots of common space. The social atmosphere makes it easy to meet other travelers.
Day 13: Franklin
As it’s located just 25 minutes outside of Nashville, most people assume Franklin is just another suburb. It’s not — far from it, in fact! Franklin is bursting with small-town charm and delicious food and drink (it’s where I discovered my favorite Bourbon, HC Clark). The city is full of history (there was a major Civil war battle here), a historic main street, and some really delicious bars and restaurants.
To be fair, I didn’t expect much when I first visited, but Franklin really overdelivered. If you’re a foodie or a fan of live music, a stop here is a must!
Here are a few things to see and do while you’re here:
Attend the Pilgrimage music festival – This enormous annual festival brings many world-class musicians to Franklin. It combines big-name bands with small-town charm. Don’t miss it!
Explore the Master & makers trail – This tourist trail takes you to the region’s breweries, wineries, and distilleries. You’ll get to sample the best Franklin has to offer while learning a bit about how each drink is made.
Learn about the Civil war – The battle of Franklin was fought here in 1864. check out the Civil war museum to learn more (you can even still check out an old building with original Civil war bullet holes!).
ONDE FICAR
Since Franklin is quite small, Airbnb is your best option here.
Days 14–16: Memphis
Today, we head to Memphis, which is just three hours away. It is another historic city, a major stop on the Mississippi cotton-trade route, and now the home of blues music and incredible BBQ. Leave early though, so along the way you can stop at the Civil war memorial for the battle of Shiloh, as well as cut through small-town Tennessee.
Here are a few things to see and do while you’re here:
Visit the national Civil Rights museum – Housed in the former motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, this museum explores the civil rights movement from the 17th century to today, its struggles, and the impact it’s had on the country. It is powerful and poignant and one of the best museums in the country. Don’t miss it!
Tour sun Studios – This is the studio where Elvis got his start. You can take a tour and learn about the King’s origins and how his humble roots eventually led to over a billion records sold. many other famous musicians also recorded here, such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins.
Wander Beale street – known as “America’s most iconic Street,” this is where you’ll find Memphis’s best live music. There are numerous bars hosting live performances, as well as street buskers.
Enjoy the rock ’n’ soul museum – located on iconic Beale Street, this museum highlights the pioneers and contributions of blues, rock, and soul musicians from the 1930s to the 1970s. There are costumes and recordings from some of the most famous soul musicians, interactive media, and exhibitions on famous performers from Memphis.
See Graceland – Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, is located a few miles south from the city. even if you’re not a diehard Elvis fan, it’s worth a check out to see just how impactful his life and music has been. You’ll see all kinds of lookalikes and fans while also learning about his life and contributions to the music industry.
Memphis is also another amazing foodie city (see a pattern here?). some of my favorite places to eat are: Gus’s world famous Fried Chicken, central BBQ, Loflin Yard, Bounty on Broad, and the Rendezvous (a delicious BBQ place).
ONDE FICAR
Hostel Memphis – With free breakfast, a shared kitchen, and plenty of common space, this hostel has everything you’ll need!
Day 17: Oxford
Oxford, Mississippi, is located just over an hour from Memphis and makes for a pleasant place to spend a day enjoying smal