33 Hidden Gems Only Southerners Know About

Some secrets are best kept quiet (like when your "homemade" dessert is actually Betty Crocker), but some are made for sharing. When it comes to little-known spots for summer getaways, we can't zip our lips any longer, because it just wouldn't be right to withhold these hidden gems. Summer in the South is the ideal time to pack your bags, hit the road, and acquaint yourself with the best that the region has to offer. That's why we're giving you the scoop on our favorite secret hideaways, just in time for you to add them to your summer itinerary. From the back roads of Florida to the mountaintops of Virginia, these destinations are the off-the-beaten-path places that our editors return to year after year. We're confident you'll love these undiscovered places as much as we do. Just promise you'll share them with a friend.