Southern Living Drives & Dives

Ready for a road trip? Let Southern Living Drives & Dives transport you to the best of the South! This special collector’s edition lets armchair travelers explore more than 15 off-the-beaten-path adventures, from the mountains to the beach and beyond. The editors of Southern Living know the South better than anyone else, and this insider’s guide lays out the most scenic and historic drives with the locals’ take on where to stay, eat, shop, and play. Tips for sightseeing, antiquing, and hiking are all included! We even include recipes for our favorite road trip–ready snacks.

Falling for Franklin • Just south of Nashville is a magical Tennessee town that embodies the true meaning of country

The Glow of Bentonville • Pack your bags. Now’s the best time of year to visit this Arkansas city where nature and art converge spectacularly

Finding Utopia • DEEP IN ITS RIDGES AND VALLEYS, THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY HAS STUNNING SEASONAL COLOR—IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO LOOK

The Quirky Charm of Cocoa • DISCOVER A RIVERFRONT FLORIDA CITY WITH AN ARTSY DOWNTOWN, A FLOURISHING FOOD SCENE, AND A DEEP RESPECT FOR ITS HISTORY

Preserving Paradise • With more visitors each year discovering Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, the Lowcountry gem is focused on both sharing and protecting its unspoiled beaches, mystical marshlands, and rich Gullah culture

Splendor in the Hills • A CENTURIES-OLD MOUNTAIN TOWN AND NATIONAL PARK ALL IN ONE, HARPERS FERRY, WEST VIRGINIA, IS A FALL GETAWAY FOR THE AGES

Circling Back to Boone • Playing tourist in my North Carolina hometown

Virginia on the Half Shell • IF YOU HAVEN’T EXPLORED THE CHESAPEAKE REGION’S CHARMING OYSTER CULTURE, YOU’RE MISSING A TASTE OF THE GOOD LIFE

City with Soul • Two years after its bicentennial, Mississippi’s capital is still celebrating, welcoming expats home, and introducing visitors to Jackson’s remarkable spirit

The Caretakers of Lynchburg • This vibrant Virginia town was first defined by the river that runs alongside it. Now it’s shaped by the people who call it home

The Allure of Louisville • Three days in search of new surprises in Kentucky’s Derby City

Down in the Valley • Dubbed the Friendly City, Harrisonburg, Virginia, has all the makings of a storybook fall getaway

Mountain Magic • Ready for an autumn road trip? One North Georgia parkway puts on a spectacular show

Perfect Weekend Getaways • From the Ozarks to the Lowcountry, choose your fall escape

Road Trip Ready • Delicious mixes for all of your upcoming travels

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