There's a lot to see in the South and, most likely, one visit isn't going to cut it. But if you are visiting for the first time, there are a few places that should wind up on the top of your list, says Southern Living's Melissa Locker.
"The South is a vast place filled with idyllic seaside towns, rocky desert vistas, historic homes, towering mountains, and sweet green valleys. For newcomers, it can be hard to know where to start in their explorations of the southern United States," says Locker.
First stop, Rowan Oak in Oxford, Miss., Locker recommends. It was once the home of William Faulkner.
"The Nobel Prize winner's home was sold the house to the University of Mississippi in 1972 and its doors opened to the public so visitors could explore Faulkner's world and walk in his very learned footsteps," she says.
Not exactly next door, but another recommendation is to head to Big Bend National Park in Texas.
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"They say the stars at night are big and bright in the heart of Texas and visitors to Big Bend can test that theory with a stopover in either the national park or the adjacent state one," says Locker.
A horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., is another great option for a true taste of Southern life.
"Grab your most glamorous hat or finest seersucker and head to the legendary horse track, Churchill Downs. Brush up on betting 101 before you place your bets and catch a race, cheering on your favorite horse as they make their way around the famous course," Locker recommends.
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