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This Is My South

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  • Tips for Visiting the Okefenokee Swamp

    Tips for Visiting the Okefenokee Swamp
  • Southern Stays: The Louis Hotel

    Southern Stays: The Louis Hotel
  • New Orleans’ 8 Best Classic Fine Dining Restaurants

    New Orleans’ 8 Best Classic Fine Dining Restaurants

Southern Stays: The George Hotel

Opened in 2024, the George Hotel became the first new hotel on Georgetown, South Carolina‘s Front Street in over 50 years. Located around an hour from both Charleston and Myrtle Beach, it’s a great spot if you’re road tripping down Coastal Highway 17. Rooms at The George Hotel There are 56 guest rooms and suites […]

14 of Atlanta’s Best Under the Radar Museums

Atlanta, Georgia, is known for its world-class museums, from the extensive collection at the High Museum of Art to the artifacts at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and the Atlanta History Center, to the story of our past president at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. But […]

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The South’s Best Stocking Stuffers from Every State

This holiday season, stocking stuffers from small businesses across the South are a wonderful way to share charm, craftsmanship, and regional flavor. From handmade soaps, lip balms, and cozy socks to local sweets, spice blends, and artisanal candles, these thoughtful little gifts carry the care and personality of their makers. Looking for more ideas? Check […]

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Tips for Visiting the Okefenokee Swamp

The Okefenokee Swamp is a peat-filled wetland that extends between southeastern Georgia and northern Florida, covering approximately 700 square miles. It is one of the largest intact freshwater ecosystems in North America and is home to several endangered species. History of the Okefenokee Swamp The Timucua and Creek tribes first resided in the swamp and […]

A First Timer’s Guide to Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival

The Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival was founded in 2015 over two days in Franklin, Tennessee. The music festival is held at Harlinsdale Farm, a nearly 200-acre horse farm from the 1900s. Kevin Griffin, a Franklin resident and musician from Better Than Ezra, is one of the founders. Two-day admission is around $200, while VIP […]

34 Southern Products to Add to Your Home Bar

The holiday season is upon us and if you’re looking for something a bit different, it’s a great time to support Southern makers. We’ve featured artists and craftsmen but this guide highlights the people that make the famous spirits the region is so known for. The prices of these products vary so click the links […]

Following the Tennessee Whiskey Trail

Kentucky may be known for its bourbon trail, but there’s also the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Visitors flock to the state to see the Jack Daniel’s Distillery, but there are dozens more in just about every corner of the state. Tour the facilities, enjoy samples, and purchase souvenirs to take home with you. Many places are […]

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Southern Stays: The George Hotel

Opened in 2024, the George Hotel became the first new hotel on Georgetown, South Carolina‘s Front Street in over 50 years. Located around an hour from both Charleston and Myrtle Beach, it’s a great spot if you’re road tripping down Coastal Highway 17. Rooms at The George Hotel There are 56 guest rooms and suites […]

Southern Stays: The Collector Inn & Gardens

If you’re looking for a memorable stay in St. Augustine, Florida, with historic character, gardens, comfort, and a premium feel, The Collector Inn & Gardens is your best choice. It’s one of several historic inns sprinkled throughout the historic district. But what sets it apart is the fact that it’s a boutique inn composed of […]

3 Historic Tennessee Hotels for Train Lovers

These train hotels in Tennessee require riding no rails, but instead let you stay in historic stations and even rail cars.

Southern Stays: The Sanderling Resort

Located on 14 scenic acres between the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound, The Sanderling Resort is the only full-service resort on the Outer Banks, recently redesigned to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025. Originally named The Sanderling Inn, it opened in 1985, named for the shorebirds found in the area.  Rooms at The Sanderling Resort […]

About This Is My South

The Southern United States is an area as diverse as some countries and this website aims to encourage travel to this part of the world and make people see more than just stereotypes. You can visit the beaches of South Carolina, the cities in Georgia and Tennessee and the marshlands of Louisiana.

This website is a travel guide for all things South, featuring accommodation reviews, restaurant recommendations, and activities for all ages and budgets. There is no other travel website as devoted to the region as This Is My South.

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