South's Best 2022

Souths Best

Join us in celebrating the people, places, and communities that make our home more vibrant than ever. Here are the South's must-visit destinations, as voted on by our readers.
South's Best 2023
Cast Your Vote for the South's Best 2023
Everglades
The Florida Everglades Are America's Largest Subtropical Wilderness
CLOSEUP Athens GA Tout
Why You Should Visit Athens, Georgia, The South's Best College Town
Commander's Palace (New Orleans)
Dine Inside the Kitchen at Commander's Palace
Georgia: Helen
Why You Really Need To Plan a Visit to Helen, Georgia This Year
Beaufort, South Carolina Marina
The South's Best Small Towns 2022
Grayton Beach
The South's Best Beach Towns 2022
Lake Lure
The Lasting Allure of Lake Lure, North Carolina
Hattie Bs
Hattie B's Is the Hottest Chicken in Town
winter haven florida
Winter Haven Offers a Unique Florida Adventure
steamboat louisville ky
The Best Things to Do in Louisville, Kentucky
Athens-Clarke Count City Hall
The South's Best College Town 2022: Athens, Georgia
Palmetto Brewing Company, Charleston, SC
The South's Best Brewery 2022: Palmetto Brewing Company
Linn Cove Viaduct, Blue Ridge Parkway, NC
The South's Best Scenic Drive 2022: The Blue Ridge Parkway
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL
The South's Best Museum 2022: U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Lake View of Beaufort, South Carolina
The South's Best Winners 2022
lake conroe texas
Conroe, Texas, is the Perfect Combination of Small-Town Charm and Natural Delights
Black Rock Trail, Grandfather Mountain, NC
South's Best State Park 2022: Grandfather Mountain
The beach at Coligny Beach Park in Hilton Head Island, SC
Hilton Head Island, SC: The South's Best Little Beach Town
Lake Lure Arial View
The South's Best Lake Towns 2022
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL
The South's Best Museums 2022
houston skyline
The Best Things to Do in Houston, Texas
alpharetta city center georgia
10 Things to Do in Alpharetta, Georgia
Linn Cove Viaduct, Blue Ridge Parkway, NC
The South's Best Scenic Drives 2022
ocean springs mississippi
Things to Do in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, a Charming Coastal Town
Harbor views from Bay Street in Beaufort, SC
The South's Best Small Town 2022: Beaufort, South Carolina
Charleston, SC City View
The South's Best City 2022: Charleston, South Carolina
Mile High Swinging Bridge, Grandfather Mountain, NC
The South's Best State Parks 2022
The Joint Barbecue in New Orleans, LA
The South's Best Barbecue in Every State 2022
Winter Park_ Orlando
The South's Best Family Getaways 2022
Greenville, SC: Falls Park
The South's Best Cities on the Rise 2022
Back in the Day Bakery
The South's Best Bakeries 2022
Charleston, South Carolina
The South's Best Cities 2022
Biltmore
The South's Best Resorts 2022
Athens-Clarke Count City Hall
The South's Best College Towns 2022
sandy springs georgia performing arts center
10 Things to Do in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Chef Erika Dila, Julissa and John Dila of Califas in Greenville, SC
The South's Best City on the Rise 2022: Greenville, South Carolina
Sunrise over Gatlinburg skyline
The South's Best Mountain Towns 2022
Destin, Florida
The South's Best Beaches
orlando florida skyline
Family-Fun Things to Do in Orlando Beyond Theme Parks
Parkway Bakery and Tavern Hot Roast Beef Poboy
Parkway Bakery and Tavern's Po'Boys are Worth the Wait
Torchy's Tacos Queso
Torchy's Is the Taco Giant of Texas
College Station, Texas
Fill Your Stay in College Station, Texas, With Food, Wine, and Fun
Sunrise over Gatlinburg skyline
Experience the Magic of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the South's Best Mountain Town
Shenandoah National Park
The South's Best Parks 2021
Woman walking dog down boardwalk to the beach on Sanibel Island, FL
The South's Best 2021
Jenna and Min Choe of Tso Chinese Delivery; Irena Stein of Alma Cocina Latina; Hanan Shabazz of Benne on Eagle
Stories of Southern Resiliency
Louie Mueller Barbecue Beef Ribs
The Most Iconic Barbecue Dishes in Every Southern State 2021
Huntsville, AL
The South's Best Cities On the Rise 2021
Fairhope, Alabama
The South's Prettiest Towns
Bay St. Louis Mississippi
The South's Best Beach Towns 2021
Pizza Delicious in New Orleans, LA
The South's Best Pizza
Chef Vivian Howard
The South's Best Chefs 2019
Georgetown, Texas
The South's Prettiest Cities 2018
The Cheese Shop Williamsburg
The South's Best Small Towns 2020
Gulf State Park
Your Guide to Alabama's Gulf State Park—A Coastal Gem You'll Want to Visit Again and Again
St. George Island State Park
Escape to the Idyllic, Uncrowded Beaches of St. George Island, Florida
Lexington BBQ
The Case for Lexington Barbecue
L’Opossum
The South's Best Restaurant 2018: L'Opossum
The Dewberry Hotel Charleston Rooftop Bar
The Dewberry Hotel in Charleston Voted The South's Best New Hotel 2020
CLOSEUP Athens Statue
The South's Best College Towns 2020
Jekyll Island Club Resort in Georgia
The Best Places to Stay in Every Southern State
Alabama Tailgate
South's Best Tailgate: The Case for Alabama