A lake view in Highlands, North Carolina.
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The Mountains of
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Welcome to the inaugural edition of Due South, G&G’s weekly newsletter devoted to travel throughout the region. Each Wednesday, you can look forward to reading about popular destinations, hidden gems, editors’ picks, and inspiration for your next trip. If you like this newsletter, please forward it to a friend (they can sign up here), and if you have suggestions for future editions, let us know.
This week we’re highlighting Western North Carolina, a preferred vacation choice for generations of Southerners. Below, find an Asheville weekend itinerary, discover scenic rivers for trout fishing, and learn about vibrant towns and historic resorts in the area. But it’s not all about the Blue Ridge. We also hear about an editor’s favorite spots on St. Simons Island, check in on must-visit breakfast joints across the South, and more. We hope you enjoy. —Emily Daily, newsletter editor
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STORIES TO INSPIRE WANDERLUST
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G&G’s Guide to Summer in Asheville |
Where to Trout Fish
in Western North Carolina |
Sylva: A Cool Mountain Town
You Might Be Missing |
High Hampton’s Renewed Mountain Magic
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First Look: The Restoration Hotel Asheville |
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ELSEWHERE AROUND THE SOUTH
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Seven of the South’s Tastiest Breakfast Joints |
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St. Simons Island, Georgia. This well-rounded vacation spot is a family favorite. Most days you can find us on East Beach, where low tide exposes broad sandbars and sparkling tidepools filled with sea critters and skimboarding children. When we drag ourselves away, it’s usually for a…
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Morning (or midday) treat: If the craving is sweet, that means doughnuts at Dulce Dough—but be sure to preorder the night before to bypass the line. If it’s salty, we’re sipping shrimp-topped Bloodies at the Half Shell, which recently scored points with my kids by giving out cool, bendable Wikki Stix instead of crayons.
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BBQ fix: Pro tip: Southern Soul Barbeque’s family-style carryout is perfect for a paper-plate dinner by the pool, and at least in my crew, the sausage tends to disappear first. The line is real though, so note the excellent smoked meat options at Beachcomber BBQ & Grill, a colorful little dive.
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Photo op: The Georgia coast is dotted with fascinating and photogenic historic sites. On St. Simons, I’m partial to Christ Church and its moss-draped cemetery, while the millionaire’s village on neighboring Jekyll Island is an unparalleled jewel.
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