Eat, Drink, and Explore the South

From roadside barbecue to the best bourbon cocktail in town, here's where to eat and drink and what to see and do around the South.

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Miami

With celebrated museums, unforgettable beaches, and art extravaganzas, Miami ranks as one of the country's most popular tourist destinations.

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Durham

Rooted in history and industry, Durham is a cultural haven for diverse eateries and a rich community that warmly welcomes those in its midst. 

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Fort Myers

Fort Myers’ islands, beaches and neighborhoods have a way of leaving a lasting impression. Visit and create memorable moments naturally.

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Durham

Rooted in history and industry, Durham is a cultural haven for diverse eateries and a rich community that warmly welcomes those in its midst. 

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Easton

Easton is filled with top-notch restaurants, thriving farmers markets, and a full slate of year-round festivals.

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El Paso

With 300 days of year-round sunshine, the radiant desert city of El Paso is a hotspot for outdoor activities, tasty food, and lively culture.

Fort Myers, Florida beaches

Fort Myers

Fort Myers’ islands, beaches and neighborhoods have a way of leaving a lasting impression. Visit and create memorable moments naturally.

Liberty Bridge in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville

Tucked in the folds of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville has been quietly gaining momentum as a Southern food town worth knowing.

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Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

A waterfront town of about five thousand people, Orange Beach is the last stop on Alabama’s Gulf Coast before Florida

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Hilton Head

Home to the Lowcountry’s best white-sand beaches and towering oaks, Hilton Head Island combines coastal charm and classy southern elegance.

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Houston

Houston brims with culture and cuisine. From breakfast to barbecue and Tex-Mex galore, work up an appetite for these iconic flavors.

Cheeseburger from Brent's in Jackson Mississippi

Jackson

Jackson, Mississippi, prides itself on a diverse population, something similarly reflected in the city’s deliciously varied restaurant scene.

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Jacksonville

Think you know Florida? Think again. Welcome to historical neighborhoods, coastal beaches, surfing, arts and culture. Welcome to Jacksonville.

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Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville has been reinvigorated with fresh energy over the past decade in the form of arts, farm-to-table dining, and more.

Bayou Teche Brewing in Lafayette

Lafayette

Known for its dishes that are stuffed, smothered, and stewed, Lafayette is a bastion of American regional culture.

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Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, boasts hoppin’ craft breweries, an array of dining options ranging from downhome to highbrow, and some seriously locavore chefs.

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Little Rock

Little Rock has become a huge culinary scene for the state. Make sure to reserve a day to try a few spots you will always remember.

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Louisville

New and exciting aromas fill the old, industrial streets of the Gateway to the South. Come for Bourbon, and leave with artisan bread.

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Memphis

Call it grit. Call it soul. No matter how you slice it, there’s something about Memphis' food and music scene.

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Miami

With celebrated museums, unforgettable beaches, and art extravaganzas, Miami ranks as one of the country's most popular tourist destinations.

Mobile skyline over the water

Mobile

With its 300-plus years of history, Mobile has many tales to tell and a cuisine anchored in seafood.