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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

Southern-adjacent finds for gardeners, shoppers, foodies, and nature lovers venturing beyond the homeland

Nonstop trips to the Bahamas, Europe, Mexico, Canada, and more

Stop in for a cortado, stock up for a tailgate, and soak in the scene at a community-focused market cafe

A new heritage trail reveals the soul of the mountain city

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

Chef-led culinary trips bring guests to the flavors of Mexico, France, and beyond

The overlook that inspired the city’s name is still a local favorite

With a new direct flight, Caribbean bliss is just a puddle jump away

How a veterinarian with a green thumb turned a junkyard into a palm paradise

The Jonathan Adler–designed hotel brings a touch of glamour to the wind-swept Outer Banks island

The Georgia-born writer muses about Italy, travel, and what life might have been like had she stayed solely under the Southern sun. Plus: Mayes’s three Italian small-town picks

Find an unexpected home away from home at these stays inspired by the region’s charm, including summer camps, fly fishing lodges, and Palm Beach aesthetic

What’s exploring a new place without a stop at the market?

One visit to Quarry Gardens and you’ll know this reborn, peaceful place is no longer the pits

With gallery hops, restaurants serving familiar flavors, and delightful, creative shops, Helen Ellis’s favorite Big Apple experiences are rich with the comfort of the South

At the confluence of three Tennessee rivers, this rugged park delivers scenic views, impressive waterfalls, and serene swimming holes as well as world-class fishing and kayaking

No passport? No problem. America’s most entrancing Caribbean escapse is also its most accessible

Coastal Mississippi offers one of America’s most scenic routes