Ios on the bay

...Well my sister in law and her husband are visiting from Germany. At first he wanted to go to Myrtle Beach, Miami Florida, then travel route 66 and some of highway 101 in California.....in two weeks. So after telling him to Mapquest and look a the distances involved he has calmed down very much. Now we are thinking of Nashville and a few other country spots...he really wants to see small town America.  I am thinking of New Orleans....then up north to the Shenandoah Valley . I know small towns and such but I have never been to New Orleans so if you guys could give me a tip on a campground close by or some place to go or some music to hear...I would a appreciate it.... John