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Seven standout moments featuring famous Southern authors, legendary cocktails, and spontaneous joy

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Interior designer Amanda Lindroth brings her signature coastal flair to the destination near Charleston, South Carolina

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At Beth Buccini’s boutiques in Nashville and Miami, the former style editor curates outfits to remember

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Opened last month south of Atlanta, it’s a bucket-list stay for Southern film buffs

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Food & Drink

At the Laurel Hotel’s 1856–Culinary Residence, the next generation of hospitality pros gets real-world training

The yellow brick at a campsite.

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The four-pound concrete hitchhiker has nearly reached Katahdin. Follow along on its hilarious, heartwarming journey.

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Land & Conservation

Southern beaches offer everything from ancient megalodon fossils to the chompers of present-day predators like bull sharks. Plus, why do so many shark teeth wash up on beaches?

The Great Machipongo Clam Shack sign.

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Known for its made-from-scratch seafood and eclectic charm, the Eastern Shore eatery is looking for a buyer

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Mark your calendars for plenty of small-town charm when the cooler weather arrives

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A richly textured, art-forward boutique inn joins an all-day public house inside a storied nineteenth-century property

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With its year-round temperate waters and seashells (and sea glass) galore, this laid-back isle is a beach lover’s dream 

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Amelia Island is the demands-free destination you’ve been looking for in Florida

Crystal River, Florida

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Crystal-clear waters provide a welcome respite from the blazing sun

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Just a boat ride away from Savannah, a wild barrier island floats a world apart

Elvis stands by an old car at Graceland

Music

As Elvis Week kicks off, the producers of the new box set Memphis, a comprehensive collection of Presley’s recordings in the city, share spots to soak up the King’s legacy and rock-and-roll history

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The soon-to-open accommodations feature a lush courtyard, an all-day restaurant, and plenty of Spanish Colonial charm

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Escape the crowds at the nation’s busiest national park and explore one of these less-traveled trails

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The newly renovated property takes its cues from a grand palace

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Hidden gems along the scenic route, from Gadsden, Alabama, to Chattanooga, Tennessee

New Orleans City Park

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After spending three days in the Crescent City, we’re still dreaming about a cozy bookshop, some standout blue-crab beignets, a wander through City Park, cocktails galore, and the perfect muffuletta