Despite the holiday's rich history in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mayor Sam Jones of Mobile, Alabama, says the first Mardi Gras celebration in this country actually took place in his city, and most Mobile natives agree.
St. George Island. Located just off North Florida's Gulf Coast, the 28-mile St. George Island is one of the last inhabited yet unspoiled barrier islands in Florida â and it is a serene and pet-friendly vacation paradise.
St. George, Utah, is one of the nation's great national park base camps. The city of 65,000 attracts visitors for golf, sun and outdoor recreation, and is located in the heart of national park country that includes Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon.