Southbound Magazine

Muralist Trés Taylor shares recommendations for experiencing the Selma's art scene, civil rights history, and favorite neighborhood restaurants:

What not to miss in Selma, Alabama, according to a local artist Muralist Trés Taylor shares recommendations for experiencing the city's art scene, civil rights history, and favorite neighborhood restaurants.

Restored estates, a cutting-edge surf retreat, and a Dolly Parton–inspired hotel take center stage in this collection of noteworthy Southern stays:

Three 19th-century properties get a new lease on life as boutique stays Restored estates, a cutting-edge surf retreat, and a Dolly Parton–inspired hotel take center stage in this collection of noteworthy Southern stays.

If you haven't explored Atlanta lately, you're overdue. As travelers arrive for this year's FIFA World Cup, they'll discover a metro that's grown, evolved, and expanded in exciting ways. From new attractions and vibrant neighborhoods to beloved institutions that continue to thrive, there's never been a better time to visit:

30 of the most exciting reasons to explore Atlanta now Discover brand-new attractions and old favorites as Georgia’s capital welcomes the globe for the FIFA World Cup.

While there’s plenty to recommend a visit to the heart of North Carolina any time of the year, springtime in this part of the world is something special. A road trip over the rolling hills of the state’s Piedmont region promises farm-fresh fare, an explosion of native wildflowers, and a bumper crop of newborn animals:

Everything you need to see, eat, and do on a central North Carolina road trip This springtime itinerary through the heart of the state promises baby animals, native wildflowers, and farm-fresh fare.

When her world becomes thoroughly inverted, Bronwen Dickey searches for a way to reconnect to Pawleys Island, a place held dear to her late father and brother. Returning to South Carolina Lowcountry after nearly a decade away, something becomes suddenly clear to her—one can honor the fond memories without drowning in the bad ones:

A writer returns to Pawleys Island in search of a way to begin life anew When her world becomes thoroughly inverted, she finds a way to reconnect to the place that mattered so much to her late father and brother.

Tours with Rail Explorers Bluegrass Division take guests past scenic pastures and limestone river gorges on a five-mile stretch of historic railway:

This railbike ride is one of the best ways to experience Kentucky's horse country Tours with Rail Explorers Bluegrass Division take guests past scenic pastures and limestone river gorges on a five-mile stretch of historic railway.

This Charlotte restaurant's strawberry rhubarb torte is built in layers using local ingredients and topped with nettle gastrique for a savory finish:

L'Ostrica's seasonal desserts are a study in perfect balance The Charlotte restaurant's strawberry rhubarb torte is built in layers using local ingredients and topped with nettle gastrique for a savory finish.

The region's gaming scene rivals anything you'd find in Vegas—think mountain resorts, floating escapes, and legendary racetracks:

Roll the dice at these five renowned Southern casinos The region's gaming scene rivals anything you'd find in Vegas, from a gilded West Virginia resort to an offshore yacht in South Carolina.

Discover brand-new attractions and old favorites as Georgia’s capitol welcomes the globe for the FIFA World Cup:

30 of the most exciting reasons to explore Atlanta now Discover brand-new attractions and old favorites as Georgia’s capitol welcomes the globe for the FIFA World Cup.

This town's walkable historic district delivers a Shakespearean playhouse, artisan cider, exquisite glass art, and more than 35 architectural styles within a few compact blocks:

What to do in downtown Staunton, Virginia—one of the South's finest small towns This Shenandoah Valley town's walkable historic district is home to a Shakespearean theater, artisan cider, and exquisite glass art.