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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Alpharetta

Welcome to Alpharetta, Georgia, a vibrant city located just north of Atlanta. Known for its unique blend of Southern charm and modern sophistication, Alpharetta offers visitors an extensive array of attractions and experiences. Start your exploration by wandering through [...]

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Myrtle Beach

To the millions who visit every year, Myrtle Beach is simply called “The Beach”—and with 60 miles of coastline, there sure are a lot of them.

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Ruston

Whether you’re here for football, Peach Fest, or a foodie experience, there’s always delight to discover in Ruston & Lincoln Parish.

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Alpharetta

Welcome to Alpharetta, Georgia, a vibrant city located just north of Atlanta. Known for its unique blend of Southern charm and modern sophistication, Alpharetta offers visitors an extensive array of attractions and experiences. Start [...]

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Annapolis

Step into Naptown, as the locals call it, and enjoy the developing and delicious food scene happening in Annapolis.

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Asheville

Nestled in a valley surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, North Carolina, is an outdoor mecca with a thriving art scene, hippie charm, and a beer culture at a fever pitch.

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Athens

Rooted in its history of music, deep culture, and creative innovation, the lively college city of Athens is more than Bulldogs football.

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Atlanta

In today’s Atlanta, someone could give you a great recommendation for delicious global food just as easily as for your next boozy brunch.

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Augusta

Tee up in the fresh atmosphere, luscious greens, and hometown hospitality of Augusta, Georgia, the home of the Masters and fairway to heaven!

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Austin

"Keep Austin weird," they say. And while it is delicious, savory, modern, and unique, we love that it's also a little weird.

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Baltimore

Hometown pride abounds in Baltimore so much so that it oozes into the city's dining experiences, which capture the flavors of Chesapeake.

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Bentonville

Bentonville will allow you to taste some delicious cuisine while smelling the fresh air of the Ozark, leaving a remarkable memory for life.

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Birmingham

Full of chef-driven menus and upscale dining options, Birmingham packs a punch.

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Bluffton

Welcome to Bluffton, South Carolina, where the locals are friendly, the food is fresh, and the history is rich.

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Chapel Hill

From historic roots to cutting-edge restaurants, Chapel Hill is a quintessential southern destination.

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Charleston

The darling of Southern food, Charleston brims with award-winning restaurants and chefs. Recently, Lowcountry mainstays are making room for more global palates.

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Charleston, West Virginia

Vacation as a local in the capital city of Charleston, West Virginia where the gritty streets meet southern hospitality

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Charlotte

Ingenuity paired with creativity is at the helm of the thriving restaurants and breweries expanding the Queen City’s culinary scene.

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Charlottesville

Not just the backdrop for the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, Charlottesville and its restaurants showcase a rich immigrant community.

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Chattanooga

The smog that once blackened the Chattanooga sky has long cleared, revealing beautiful mountains, tributaries, and lakes.

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Columbia

In Columbia, old stalwarts dish out gourmet plates while a new guard of eclectic eateries have sprung up in the farthest reaches of the city.