But like all things, the relationship evolves into something new.
Silver lining, right?
Really, there’s nothing quite like the bond between mother and son.
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Which is, like a queen.
Now, that may seem like a tall orderand it is.
But our mamas do it every day, and they deserve something special in thanks.
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A trip, perhaps?
And that’s the most important part.
He’s never too old to hang with his mama, after all.
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Grab your bags, and get ready for some mother-son bonding.
These are the best trips for mothers and sons to take together at least once.
A Road Trip
Just imagineyou, your son, and the open road.
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Will there be singing along to classic 80s hits?
Is somebody going to do too much passenger-seat driving?
Will there be deep conversations about life?
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(That’s the best part.)
The South is packed with famous streets waiting to be explored.
Hit the mountains at the turn of the season to catch fall color that will take your breath away.
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Read more:20 Charming Mountain Towns to Visit This Fall
A Game Weekend
Roll Tide!
No matter your collegiate affiliation, a gameday weekend is about as fun as it gets in the South.
Ah, football seasonwe salute thee.
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It might be visiting the King’s old stomping grounds,Graceland, in Tennessee.
It might be hitting the Texas State Fair and getting a deep-fried Twinkie.
It might be chasing your first encounter with Lexington-style barbecue doused in vinegary sauce aticonic Lexington Barbecuein North Carolina.
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Go out there, and conquer everything the South has to offer.
And don’t forget to hit a seafood dive (or two, or three).
Now, it’s warranted.
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Pick a city or state, and never (ever!)
Read more:The South’s Best Cities 2024
