1. A Look at the Mid-West and Southern U.S. Unit 5

2. Florida What do you think of when you hear of the state of Florida? One of the most visited states….

3. Florida is the sunshine state Sunny almost every day of the year. The most visited state of all.

4. Climate Usually 70-80 degrees during the winter months. Cooler in January and February, in the 30’s at night.

5. Hurricane Season May to the end of November is *rain and hurricane season*. Hurricanes are more prevalent from August to October in Florida.

6. Four Tourist Areas Orlando The Atlantic Coast cities West Coast cities Miami-Florida Keys

7. Orlando What can you think of as far as attractions in the Orlando area is concerned?

8. Orlando and Disneyworld is the most visited area. Disneyworld has grown to 4 parks and numerous hotels and services.

9. Near By Attractions Kennedy Space Center Tampa and Busch Gardens Mid-Atlantic Coast

10. The South also has a wealth of U.S. history and celebration.

11. Climate Generally temperate. Summers along the Gulf Coast such as Louisiana can be very hot and humid.

12. Winters are not very harsh and mostly chilly. Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia experience snowfall.

13. What do you think of when you hear about the South? Has anyone traveled in the South?

14. Some areas of interest Georgia Atlanta Savannah Macon

15. Alabama Huntsville Arkansas Hot Springs National Park Ozark Mountains

16. Mississippi Natchez Biloxi Vicksburg

17. Louisiana New Orleans Tennessee Nashville Memphis

18. Kentucky Lexington Louisville West Virginia Harpers Ferry

19. North Carolina Cape Hatteras National Seashore South Carolina Hilton Head Island Charleston

20. The mid-west has something for everyone!

21. Climate The Midwest can be hot and humid in the summer. Winters can get quite cold and snowy. Spring is rainy and usually chilly. Fall can be beautiful with colorful leaves.

22. Travel Major airports: Chicago Detroit Milwaukee Cleveland Cincinnati, St. Louis, Minneapolis-St. Paul

23. Chicago- third largest city in the nation There are numerous attractions in Chicago. Can anyone name one?

24. Attractions Museum of Science and Industry Art Institute Field Museum of Natural History Magnificent Mile

25. Missouri St. Louis Branson Minnesota Minneapolis–St. Paul

26. Wisconsin The Wisconsin Dells Michigan Mackinac Island Dearborn Detroit

27. Ohio Cincinnati Cleveland Indiana Indianapolis

28. Attractions Museum of Science and Industry Art Institute Field Museum of Natural History Magnificent Mile

29. Next Week Travel Through The Western United States Any questions?