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When the time comes to plan a vacation, the water always beckons.

Some of these spots are bustling cities, some aretiny townswith big personalities.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

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Each has its own charms, history, and outdoor adventures.

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Orange Beach, Alabama

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The bathhouses that once offered access to that water lie along a historic row that always thrumming with visitors.

Thats because of the sheer variety of attractions to be found in this historic town.

One visit, and youll feel the magic too.

Hot Springs, Arkansas

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Tennessee: Gatlinburg

Tennessees favorite resort town is also its favorite waterfront town.

Located along the Pigeon River, Gatlinburg has plenty of attractions for families to enjoy.

St. Augustine

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The Vine Garden Market and Cloth + Label in St. Simons Island, GA

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Sundown on Newport, KY

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Ronell Johnson, Charlie Gabriel, Clint Maedgen, Branden Lewis

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St Michaels, MD

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Sail Fish Biloxi Shrimping Trip

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Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Broken Bow, Oklahoma

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The South’s Best Beach Town: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Galveston Pleasure Pier

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People biking down pathway in Virginia Beach

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