13 Charming Southern Inns Perfect for a Mother’s Day Getaway

Atlanta, Georgia

There’s so much to see and do on Mother’s Day weekend in Atlanta, and this Midtown inn will be the perfect place to make your home base. Start your festivities with a Mother’s Day brunch at Buttermilk Kitchen or Murphy’s, then move onto Ponce City Market to shop local artisan pop-ups, indulge in more treats, and relax on its fun-filled rooftop. Afterwards, walk along the nearby BeltLine. It captures the soul of the city and will land you right in the beautiful Piedmont Park. stonehurstplace.com

Wimberley, Texas

Not only is this Texan inn just as hospitable and gracious as you’d expect it to be, but it’s located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country—as in, what we call “country” wine country. The B&B offers the perfect amenities for foodies, with its on-site cooking classes and custom picnic baskets. So grab your basket, sunglasses, and Mama—it’s time to head to the vineyards. blairhouseinn.com

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Something tells us that your Mother’s Day gang would love to get to know this historic and charming Amelia Island town on Florida’s northeast coast. And better yet, do so by staying at this vintage inn that was originally built in 1857 and is located right in the historic district. Besides a historic downtown so pretty it should be a postcard, this town boasts a bustling marina on the Amelia River, broad Atlantic beaches, surrounding nature preserves that include nearby Cumberland Island, and the bragging rights of being home to the oldest bar in Florida. floridahouseinn.com

Asheville, North Carolina

As far as we’re concerned, experiencing the timeless beauty of George Vanderbilt’s magnificent 8,000-acre estate is something every Southerner should do at least once. But if you really want to spoil your mother, book a room. Make sure to stroll the estate’s many gardens, which should be absolutely blooming in beauty by the time Mother’s Day rolls around. biltmore.com

Montgomery, Alabama

Here’s your chance to stay in the one-time home of the famous literary couple, F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. (The historic location also houses the Fitzgerald Museum.) Choose between two upstairs apartments, the Zelda Suite or the Scott Suite, and revel in the same air that each of them wrote portions of their novels, Tender Is the Night and Save Me the Waltz.

But, really, a trip to Montgomery is all about the new breathtaking memorial, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, which remembers more than 4,400 documented victims of lynching. When we say it’s a memory worth making with those you love, we mean it. thefitzgeraldmuseum.org

Charlottesville, Virginia

Originally built in 1799, this historic estate is a mighty fine place to rest your head. In the distance, you can look out at the Blue Ridge Mountains, Monticello, and a private lake. When you’re done taking in the scenery, head out and experience it. You and your mother (and crew!) can get a taste of Virginia’s wine country on the Monticello Wine Trail and enjoy that early May weather. the-clifton.com

St. Michael’s, Maryland

This Mother’s Day, treat yourselves to the best crab cakes you’ll ever taste on the Maryland coast. It is the state’s specialty, after all. If you and your fellow mamas have checked off much of your Southern travel bucket list, this breathtaking coastal spot should be your next out-of-the-box destination—and the Inn at Perry Cabin will give you the proper Eastern Shore experience. Book one of its sailboats for a day filled with sun, fun, and cool cocktails at dusk. And if you ever bring home a fish, some Maryland crab, or a bucket of oysters, the chefs will cook the catch for your dinner. theinnatperrycabin.com

Natchez, Mississippi

This Southern gem in west Mississippi is rich in culture, stories, and community—and we’re talking about both the town and the inn. Picturesque scenery is every-which-way you turn, from the historic antebellum homes to the moss-covered oaks. The Monmouth Historic Inn & Gardens, just one of the 19th-century antebellum homes in the area, makes the perfect pick if you’re looking for something with real-deal Southern charm. Like, Gone with the Wind charm. If only for the story of Madeline’s ghost, make a stop at King’s Tavern, a 230-year-old bar located downtown. monmouthhistoricinn.com

New Orleans, Louisiana

If you haven’t crossed the Crescent City off your bucket list, here’s your chance. This 20-room boutique hotel lives in a restored motor court motel with Instagram-inspired interiors. You’ll find chic retro touches everywhere, from the lounge chairs at the pool to the Oaxaca tile floors. And you’ll be decidedly away from the French Quarter fray but close enough to easily hit the hotspots when you want, which is perfect for a weekend getaway. thedrifterhotel.com

Folly Beach, South Carolina

Less than 15 miles from downtown Charleston, Folly Beach offers the perfect escape for Mother’s Day. Here, you’ll find it feels less big Southern city, more laidback surf town. Book your stay at the Water’s Edge Inn, and you’ll be taking in the beach breeze in no time. During Happy Hour, the beachy inn serves up its famous “Folly Punch,” so pull up those bootstraps, ladies. innatfollybeach.com

San Antonio, Texas

If you only think of this city as the home of The Alamo, get ready to be blown away. This cozy inn sits right on the river’s edge and in the heart of downtown, and you’ll have easy access to everything the San Antonio Riverwalk has to offer (and with the option of using one of the inn’s complimentary bikes!). Explore the Pearl District, once a 23-acre brewery complex, now a hip neighborhood that houses the city’s cooler-than-cool food hall, award-winning restaurants, and year-round farmers’ market. innontheriverwalk.com

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Located in the famed Bourbon-Bluegrass-Horse Country, Harrodsburg happens to be Kentucky’s oldest town—and this inn does it justice. As a nod to the past, its famed restaurant has kept alive classic dishes like “Yellow Legged” Fried Chicken. Not to mention, fifth-generation owner, Dixon Dedman, offers regular bourbon tastings for guests and guides them to stops along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Not into bourbon? You can explore the nearby Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and watch the horses run at Keeneland and Churchill Downs. beaumontinn.com

Sewanee, Tennessee

Looking for some peace and quiet? Head to this inn located atop Monteagle Mountain in Sewanee, Tennessee, which is also home to the University of the South. Located less than two hours from Nashville, it’s the perfect place to enjoy relaxing pursuits, whether you’re hiking the trails, reading a good book, or simply taking in the mountain views. Make sure to grab a bite at nearby Mountain Goat Market, which landed a spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2019. sewanee-inn.com