Dixieland Express

Southern charm and pristine countryside
await cruisers traversing the Tenn-Tom.

Deep in the heart of Dixieland exists an engineering marvel that cuts through Alabama and Mississippi to connect two of the nation’s great rivers. Providing cruisers with an alternative to the rowdy and potentially treacherous Mississippi, the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, or Tenn-Tom as it’s generally called, is an ideal starting point for exploring America’s inland waterways. Its Southern charm and beautiful scenery are balanced by first-rate marinas. “The Tenn-Tom is open to cruisers all year, but spring and fall are the best times to visit,” says Agnes Zaiontz, director of the Tenn-Tom Tourism Association. “In spring all the dogwoods, honey suckle and azaleas are blooming and it’s just beautiful. The fall foliage is absolutely gorgeous as well.” ...

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