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Explore must-visit museums and historical sites on a weekend getaway to Montgomery, Alabama
There’s a street in Montgomery that locals say is one of the most historic in America. A large fountain sits at the western end, the site of the city’s once-booming slave market. At the eastern end is the Alabama State Capitol, where Jefferson Davis was sworn in as president of the Confederacy. In between is Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. served as pastor in the late 1950s.
Vintage Vacations: The Southeast’s most legendary and long-standing attractions
Long before a mouse named Mickey showed up in central Florida, the South was dotted with roadside attractions and family-owned amusements. Rock formations, natural springs, botanical gardens, and menageries of animals were the mainstays of vacation fun.
Louisiana Woman: Veteran actress Lynn Whitfield savors a Southern homecoming
As Lady Mae Greenleaf, matriarch of Calvary Church and the scandal-ridden Greenleaf family, Lynn Whitfield frequently steals scenes with an icy glare beneath a perfectly arched eyebrow, or even with an unguarded display of fragility.
Kiss My Grits: A closer look at the beloved Southern dish
Whether served under savory shrimp, covered with cheese, or topped with a bit of sugar and butter, this kitchen staple has stood the test of time as a filling and flavorful favorite for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Recipe: Lucy Buffett’s Summer Seafood Gumbo
A featured specialty at Lucy Buffett's restaurants.
Why Love Lucy: A look into the life of Lucy Buffett
"Being Jimmy Buffett’s sister is not at all the most interesting thing about me,” Lucy Buffett says, leveling her blue gaze. Neither is the fact that she’s the CEO of LuLu’s, a sprawling restaurant-cum-tourist destination with three locations in as many states.
Dream Home: Author Kristy Woodson Harvey puts down roots in Beaufort, North Carolina
I was nineteen the first time I ever drove over the drawbridge into Beaufort, North Carolina. Good Southern girl that I was, I had arrived for a debutante party. One look, and I was absolutely smitten.
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Southbound magazine, the newest ancillary title from the publishers of Atlanta magazine, showcases the top travel destinations in the Southeast. We visit idyllic small towns and exciting cities in search of outstanding vacation opportunities. Find a media kit here.
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Southbound earned the gold award for Travel Writing at the Society of American Travel Writers' 2017 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards.
