Daufuskie Island South Carolina

Hidden Gems

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Tara Massouleh McCay
Tara Massouleh McCay
Tara Massouleh McCay
Tara Massouleh McCay is the Senior Travel and Culture Editor for Southern Living. A writer and editor with 10 years of experience in producing lifestyle content for local, regional, and national publications, she joined the Southern Living team in 2021.
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Updated on October 2, 2023

Journey off the beaten path to find some of the South's most spectacular destinations, from seaside charmers to magnificent mountain escapes. Road trip planning starts now.

Coastal Escapes

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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
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Manteo, North Carolina
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Orange Beach, Alabama
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Daufuskie Island Haig Point
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Mountain Retreats

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
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Perched in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Black Mountain is just 15 miles East of Asheville, making it an ideal day trip for anyone looking for their new favorite small town.
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Aerial view of downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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Bolt Farm Majestic Treehouse
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Downtown Clayton, Georgia
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Campbell's Covered Bridge
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Expansive views from hike in Blackwater Falls State Park in the fall
Under-the-Radar Mountain Getaways

Magical Getaways

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