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Duluth, Georgia proves some of the best bites can be found in the suburbs. DV Photo Video I make a pilgrimage from Birmingham toAtlantaevery few months. Take a drive to Gwinnett County to explore Duluth. Credit:DV Photo Video Go Grocery Shopping (Yes, Really!) When I travel, domestically or internationally, I always go to grocery stores. And that is very true in Duluth. Credit:DV Photo Video The diverse city is reflected in the myriad international grocery stores, which carry imports from around the world....

Heres how to spend a weekend in Florence, South Carolina. Thisguidewill help you locate pieces all over Florence. Thishandy mapwill help you locate them. Credit:Visit Florence Boat rentals are available at the park, and guided trips are available. The park also has a river boardwalk, trails, fishing, and a splash pad in the summer. Browse independently-owned shops likeJacks Books, clothing storeMain Street Boutique, or home good shop Barringer General Store....

But Marble City isnt Knoxvilles only nickname. Scruffy City is a moniker the place holds with equal parts pride and winking good humor. When you visit Knoxville, youre always in for an amazing time. Credit:Robbie Caponetto The tagline of our visitors bureau calls Knoxville Nature-Loving-Adventure-Seeking-Artsy-Kinda-Town, and thats exactly what we are. Upon walking in, youre greeted by Higher Ground, a collection dedicated to Knoxville-area artists. This is our flagship exhibit, Kaplan explains....

It packs a punch! What Is Chai Spice? (Chai means tea and masala means spice.) Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns That heat helps elevate the other spices in the mix, creating a more robust spice profile. Its warm aromatic flavors will lift any filling. For a less pronounced spice flavor, you’re able to always reduce the amount added. Credit:Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox...

Steeped in tradition, its cities and towns provide a glimpse of Southern history alongside thriving and growing communities. As you navigate your way across these trails you will likely encounter the mythical Stallings Island. Did You Know? Credit:Milledge Austin The Savannah River is a body of water that forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina. Its name comes from the Stallings Culture and its inhabitants known for the oldest pottery in North America....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its $33 and worth every penny. I don’t know how it works (chemistry? Credit: monkeybusinessimages That’s worth every penny. WATCH: Three Easy Steps for Minimizing Summer Hair Damage Before It Starts More Must-Shop Products Credit: Amazon

Modern style and classic charm come together in this elegant, radiant holly. Southern Living Plant Collection Distinctive oak-shaped leaves and golden variegation set this handsome holly apart from all the others. The dense evergreen foliage shines year-round, providing a bright accent or specimen for entryway gardens and patio planters. Credit:Southern Living Plant Collection When planted in rows, Golden Oakland Holly makes an impenetrable privacy screen. Plant on corners to anchor foundation plantings or add to mixed borders for a pop of color and texture....

Designer J.P. Horton cleverly revamps his Charlottesville rental. Gordon Gregory Much like a chrysalis becomes a butterfly, Charlottesville, Virginia-based designerJ.P. Hortonhas a habit of transforming the seemingly mundane into the enchantingly beautiful. Credit:Gordon Gregory Case in point: his former one-bedroom rentalapartment, which sat in a converted hay loft in Charlottesville. I found it on Craigslist and swooped it up as quickly as I could, he recalls. It was kind of the perfectcountrysidegetaway from work, and the owners had just renovated....

The area is surrounded by George Washington Forest and boasts some of the best natural springs in the state. Here are our favorite things to do on your next visit to Bath County, Virginia. Versions of these soaking pools (albeit more modern ones) still are a key attraction in Bath. Credit:Christie & Co Photography The state park also boasts a 50-acre lake with a swimming beach. Dont miss the local cheese board....

Alana Woerpelloves creating elegant rooms in fine old houses for clients who expect the best. One of the Charlottesville-based decorator’s unsung talents, though, is recognizing beauty in overlooked places. Her family’s soulfulweekend cottageon the Virginia side of the Potomac River is one of them. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Elly Poston Cooper The previous owners had lived in the house year-round for decades, enduring bitter winters. They’d stuffed newspapers in every crevice....

Burnside Farms is located about an hour outside Washington, D.C. In fact, they source their bulbs directly from Holland. The rest, as they say, is history. Credit:Courtesy Burnside Farms “The process starts happening as soon as we close down spring season each year,” Dawley explains. “Then, after everything’s planted, our little bulbs take a nice nap for the winter.” “We’ve got all kinds of fencing, but we’re not going to stop everything....

Expect the unexpected at The Flying Circus Airshow. Just 90 minutes west ofWashington, D.C., thisnostalgic experiencehas delighted visitors since 1970. Imagine Snoopy soaring against the Red Baron, and youve got the idea. Credit:Gwen Parsons How Did Barnstorming Begin? Like being on the set of a high-octane Tom Cruise movie, the blockbuster stunts grow from there. My son Wells pleading eyes sealed the deal. Sure, I dont love flying, but I hate to break his heart even more....

Courtesy of Visit Virginia Are you a beach person or a mountain person? If you fall in the either camp, the South is a treasure trove of places to explore. But when fall and winter come around, something about a mountain town seems extra enticing. Credit:Courtesy of Visit Virginia But once you come out into the daylight, theres plenty more to see and do. In especially hot months, you might be interested in a tubing trip....