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There are some Southern places that everyone knows:Charleston,New Orleans,Savannah.
Weve either been before or have added them to our travel bucket lists.
Check out these 10 spots and let us know your favoriteundiscovered places in the South.
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you’ve got the option to even see the cave by lantern.
Dozens of outfitters are on standby to help you have this once-in-a-lifetime, talk-about-forever experience.
With 62 miles of scenic coastline, theres plenty of room to spread out in the sand.
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But thats far from all Coastal Mississippi has to offer.
Each of its town offers its own distinctive personality, fromartsy, eclectic Ocean Springstobuzzy Gulfport.
In fact, Little River Canyon is known as the Grand Canyon of the East.
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The South probably isnt a first thought, but Virginias wine country absolutely should be.
Virginia is recognized as the birthplace of American wine, since colonists attempted the craft in the early 17thcentury.
Today the state is home to more than 300 wineries spread largely across northern and central Virginia.
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In 2023,Wine Enthusiasteven named theCharlottesvillearea the Wine Region of the Year.
Black Mountain, North Carolina
CharmingBlue Ridge Mountain townsare a dime a dozen in North Carolina.
From Brevard to Boone to Blowing Rock, each community brings its own flair.
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And of course they all have gorgeous views and great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
Spend an afternoon strolling around downtowns Market Square and enjoying the ample greenspace at Worlds Fair Park.
Youll be singing the praises of Good Ole Rocky Top in no time.
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Despite its diminutive size, there are some big (quite literally) reasons to visit Terlingua.
The biggest:Big Bend National Park.
you’ve got the option to enter the otherworldly national park just minutes from town.
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