Think of a vacation in the South as a land cruise. No matter where your travels take you, you'll find great hands-on excursions at every destination. All you have to do is sign up for the fun.

From learn-by-doing vacation cooking classes and guided fishing tours where you learn to catch your own crabs the old-fashioned way to Southern culinary and wine tours - the South is filled with fun ways for you to get in on the Southern Cooking action.

There's so much to see and do in the south and this is just a sampling! You can sort the listings by location or category. Just click the icons and links below.

Fearrington Village 2000 Fearrington Village Center US Hwy 15-501 Pittsboro, NC 27312 919-542-2121 [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES] www.fearringtonhouse.com The Fearrington House Country Inn.  From a romantic weekend getaway to an executive retreat, The Fearrington House is the perfect choice for the discriminating traveler.  The gracious Fearrington House Restaurant, recognized for its innovative cuisine and personable service, promises guests a unique fine dining experience. Explore your culinary talents with a cooking class or learn about fine wines at the house's Gourmet Wine Dinner. At Fearrington House, you're sure to enjoy a Southern dining experience unlike any other.
Lunsford Farm  1378 Ridgeville Road Prospect Hill, NC 27314 336-562-5437 [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES] Have you ever been on a chuckwagon ride through a pumpkin forest? Ever harvested your own strawberries? If you're ready for a new experience, pack a lunch and head to Lunsford Farm in Prospect Hill, N.C. for a genuine Southern experience you'll never forget.
J.H. Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard Farm 221 Stepp Orchard Drive Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-9083 [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES] www.stepappleas.com In the heart of the North Carolina apple country in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this farm offer tours, hayrides, pick-your-own apples, gift baskets and fun for the whole family. You can also pick-your-own pumpkins and sample apple cider. The perfect fall mountain food experience.

There's so much to see and do in the south and this is just a sampling! You can sort the listings by location or category. Just click the icons and links below.

Victoria Inn & Gardens 4707 Jean Lafitte Blvd. Lafitte, LA 70067 Toll Free: 800-689-4798 info@victoriainn.com [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES] www.bbonline.com/la/victoria/index.html Fish the Barataria Estuary where we don't go fishing we go catching. You will be picked up at our dock for your fishing trip with a Coast Guard licensed captain and boat. For dinner we can cook your own freshly caught fish or you may order off the menu.
Pony Island Restaurant NC 12 Ocracoke Village, NC  252-928-5701 [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES] A casual, homey place that people have come back to time and again since 1960, this restaurant features big breakfasts of biscuits, hotcakes, omelets, and the famous Pony Potatoes-hash browns covered with cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Dinner entrees include a variety of interesting fresh local seafood creations, pastas, steaks, and salads. The kitchen will even cook your own catch of the day for you, as long as you've cleaned the fish first.