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A celebrated cookbook author savors simple pleasures in Jacksonville
Unlike some Southern cities, where development has erased neighborhoods and stories, Jacksonville has retained its charm. Every time I drive here, I feel my blood pressure drop, and I’m hungry to explore. It took decades for me to get to this First Coast of Florida, and now that I’m here, I’m not sure I want to leave.
At Hollow, wild game and exotic local vegetables take center stage
Plus: A trio of new, internationally inspired restaurants and a trail for bacon enthusiasts in Macon, Georgia.
Asheville’s stylish new hotel offers a different take on the mountain getaway
Ditch the luxe-lodge mountain aesthetic and opt for something, well, radically different at Asheville’s stylish new hotel the Radical. When transforming the property into an upscale 70-room hotel, the new owners chose to embrace the building’s history and hired local artists to further embellish the exposed-brick walls in the guest rooms, lobby, and other common areas with vivid, graffiti-style murals.
These yuletide celebrations offer a glimpse of Christmas as it used to be
From Christmas Eve bonfires and glowing Moravian stars to fife and drum corps marches, celebrate the olde way at these Southern destinations.
Road trip itinerary for southeast Tennessee
Travelers to this swath of the state will discover local crafts, vintage tourism draws, and even a ghost town along the way.
Political analyst Amy Walter’s perfect day in Arlington, Virginia
Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, has lived in Arlington’s Clarendon neighborhood for 30 years—“which is kind of crazy!” she says. Though her work often sends her to Capitol Hill, her days off are usually spent away from politics. Here’s how she likes to fill the hours.
33 top things to do in the South that don’t cost a thing
You’ll be hard pressed to find something for nothing these days—but we scouted out memorable museums, lush gardens, quirky shows, and surprising activities across the region that don’t cost a thing. So don’t worry about your wallet, just round up your crew and hit the road.
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