A NOTE TO OUR READERS:
"Splashy River Town" is from the July 2007 issue of Southern Living.
Because prices, dates, and other specifics are subject to change, please check all
information to make sure it's still current before making your travel plans.
The Blue Plate puts a modern spin on the diner with
blue-toned booths and a full bar. Every dish is delicious, affordable,
and made from scratch. Try the Maytag blue cheese potato chips, fish
tacos, and mind-bending milk shakes. Bluewater Grille flies in fresh
seafood from the Gulf every week. Try the lobster tacos and the
sashimi-grade ahi tuna. World Next Door sells fair-trade gifts such as
colorful beach bags, made from recycled materials, crafted by
disenfranchised Cambodians. The artisans name their prices, so you know
your gifts are giving back. Clumpies Ice Cream Co. is a local favorite
for tasty ice cream. The mint chocolate chunk makes us melt. Food Works
Riverside serves trendy power lunches in a stylishly revamped warehouse
on the North Shore. Blue Skies is one of the best boutiques in town,
with purses, jewelry, and gifts. Rock Creek Outfitters, Inc., sells gear
for hiking, paddling, camping, and rock climbing. Ask their staffers
about their favorite trails.
