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Small-Town Summer Getaways
Park the car, and crank up the fun. Good food and great times await on every corner of these three refreshing escapes we've picked out off the beaten path.
By Wanda McKinney, Morgan Murphy, Mark G. Stith / photography Gary Clark

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We've searched the South's cities, villages, and hamlets to find a small town perfect for a fun summer getaway. There's no better time for a refreshing escape, and we've picked just the spots--Mandeville, Louisiana; Jonesborough, Tennessee; and New Bern, North Carolina.

Each town boasts a special beauty. Yet there's more than just historic architecture and stunning natural landscapes to these places. Enjoy the festivities in Mandeville, which parties like its big sister, New Orleans, but with small-town flair. Listen to stories, and dance on Main Street in Jonesborough. Play on the water in New Bern. All three are easy on the budget, and residents go out of their way to welcome visitors. Don't think of yourself as a tourist. By the time you leave, you'll be family.

Living Large by the Lake--Mandeville
Louisiana has more to offer than the party-girl city of New Orleans. Mandeville nestles on the banks of Lake Pontchartrain.

One Amazing Story--Jonesborough
Coast to a stop at the crest of Main Street's gentle hill just outside town, and look down upon this striking village in northeast Tennessee.

Tucked Between Two Rivers--New Bern
What's neat about New Bern? This little burg may be one of the prettiest and friendliest places on the coast of North Carolina.

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