Seven Southern

Getaways for those seeking a bit of wild, rural romance—without totally roughing it

Let gravity do the work on these alpine-inspired rides

Sunny destinations for zinnias, sunflowers, and more joyful blooms

From indie rock to Appalachian folk, this season’s Southern festival lineup has something for everyone

Plan a road trip for leaded glass, beams, flooring, and oddities of Southern history

Seven surprising spots—gardens, hotels, and museums—for a stylish high tea

Farms, shops, and restaurants welcome you to just brie yourself

Hit the slopes close to home

Sips and sits from the lobby to the rooftop

Straw hats off to these seriously complex designs

These spooky locales will take you off the beaten path and into macabre urban legend

These retreats across the region are all about unplugging

Seize the season with a trip to these scenic mountain and coastal courses

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?

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

For milkshakes, o-rings, and juicy burgers, these Southern diners live up to the hype

Old-school but updated accommodations on the Chesapeake Bay, Gulf Coast, and other Southern waterways

These small-town mercantiles offer up an extra scoop of nostalgia along with sugar, milk, the occasional cast-iron skillet or pallet of lumber—and everything in between

Inns, resorts, and park cabins where paths through the great outdoors are just steps away

You won’t leave hungry from these beef shrines with big personalities