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, RV camping, and hiking are all included! Love barbecue? We reveal the top BBQ joints in every state of the region as well as our roundup of the best dive bars.

Southern Living - Special Issues

The Call of Skyline Drive • Pack up the car for a mountaintop journey in a glorious national park

Camper by the Sea • Join an adventurous couple for a dip into RV life as they island-hop and camp under the stars on North Carolina’s Outer Banks

Small-Town Charm • Spend a weekend exploring the backroads and byways of the South, filled with fascinating histories and friendly streets

The Key to Paradise • A white Buick and a pink submarine–the stars of author Lee Smith’s summer of 1958

The South’s Best BBQ Joints • Every region has a flavor and history of its own. This mix of old-school classics and newfangled operations ranges in age from 3 years to 92. The common thread among them? No one leaves these places hungry

Island Treasure • Explore the natural wonders of Sanibel Island, Florida, America’s shelling capital

High Country Hideout • Altitude elevates attitude in two cool North Carolina towns

The Wonder of the Ozarks • History and adventure await around every bend of this scenic road trip

Adventure Time • Discover the wild, windswept shores of Assateague and Chincoteague, two barrier islands on Maryland and Virginia’s Eastern Shore

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

For Worth’s Second Rodeo • The historic Stockyards’ recent revival proves this cowboy town isn’t backing down

Florida’s Great Escapes • Whether you love the salty Gulf, stately Atlantic, wild Panhandle, or all of the above, these three sun-drenched discoveries are full of local culture, great seafood, and gorgeous beaches

Lure of the Chesapeake • Experience the maritime history, landscape, and sense of community of Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Dive Bars • These come-one, come-all joints invite you to have a cold one and stay awhile