Ch 10- Coastal South

The Coastal South is made up of the state of Florida, and the shoreline sections of the southern states along the Gulf Coast. This region has a distinct cultural feel that separates itself from the Inland South. 

Like Philadelphia, this area is very culturally diverse. African Americans developed a lively cultural region of their own. Here people spoke Gullah, which is a distinctive dialect evolved from African languages (Shelley 194). Also in this region, is the French portion  of Louisiana. Here the Cajuns maintain a distinctly French feel in New Orleans. There is a huge array of diversity in the Coastal South.

The two most important aspects of the economy in the Coastal South are tourism and military activities. As we know, Philadelphia also relies on tourism to maintain its economy. Though we have talked extensively about the historical sites any tourist must see in Philly, here are a few other iconic tourist sites. 

First, the Rocky Statue which is in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This museum is in itself a must see if you go to Philly, but Rocky may be slightly more popular. The steps going up into the museum are also the iconic steps Rocky ran up. If you go, you can usually see several people attempting their own rendition. 

Also a popular stop is the iconic Love statue which is in Love Park northwest of City Hall. It was built in 1976 by Robert Indiana. It is a beautiful park which often hosts live music in the summer. It is a great place to take in the wonders of Philly, and epitomizes the City of Brotherly Love.