The Seeing Southern Travel Magazine
If travel is as important to your life as it is to ours, follow along and discover destinations that will awaken a new sense of discovery. Travel is transformative, illuminating, reviving. Through the stories that you’ll find here, we hope you uncover some locations that awaken a sense of awareness in you that you can’t shake.
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The Best of Seeing Southern
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Travel Resources
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See Rock City Barns
See Rock City Barns is here.
24 hours in Perry, Georgia
A wildflower bouquet is on the agenda when in Perry, Ga.
Halloween: The brainchild of Ireland
Ireland takes Halloween quite seriously; after all, the spooky started here. Tourism Ireland
4 delightful eateries in Hayesville, North Carolina
You’d never know it, but some of the best food to be had in Western North Carolina is right here in little Hayesville. Here’s the four places you need to dine.
“In Dolly’s Footsteps” comes to Sevierville
Sevierville launches the new walking tour of downtown for visitors to WALK in Dolly's footsteps. Although many of the businesses have closed, markers share the spots where Dolly's life crossed paths with her community.
Seven sizzling spots in Daytona Beach during the off-season
It’s always a great time to head to the beach. Even during the off-season, the draw never dies down. Head to Daytona Beach and enjoy her vast gems.
14 weird & wonderful Panama City experiences
Isn’t it cool when you arrive at a destination, and it turns out to be nothing you expected but everything you wanted? Panama City, Florida, transformed all my pre-conceived notions of this Florida destination and curated an entirely new take on the city. Located inland along St. Andrews Bay, its quaint downtown offers extraordinary (and unique) shopping, eateries, a brewery and wine shop, plus a variety of small business collectives that LOVE their city.
24 hours in 1000 Islands, NY
The St. Lawrence River sets the stage for an amazing visit to 1000 Islands, New York.
Love’s farewell tour with storyteller Donald Davis
Saying goodbye is never easy, but the words of Donald Davis at the International Storytelling Festival put things into perspective.
Fine dining at The Crown in Brasstown, North Carolina
Searching for a gluten-free dining experience? Visit The Crown in Brasstown, NC, for the ultimate meal.
24 hours at La Cantera Resort & Spa
This is slow travel in miniature: one perfect evening, fully lived in, before you're back on the move. So here's our honest, tried-it-ourselves guide to making the most of your quick stay at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas.
Capturing steam engines on film with O. Winston Link
If you love trains, plan a trip to Virginia to walk among the giants like photographer O. Winston Link and the No. 1218 steam engine.
I wish you love | Dolly Parton’s legacy
Read a book. Visit Dollywood. Dream big. Love each other.
My seven minutes with Dolly 🦋
24 hours in Roanoke, Virginia
A place so endearing, you might have forgotten to put it your travel itinerary. Roanoke VA. If you have only 24 hours in Roanoke, here’s the scoop of how to fill your time.
Photo: Dorothy & Frank’s, Leonard Garrison
Blind Willie McTell Music Festival heats up Thomson, Georgia in September
Grab your tent and raise your beer budget. Keep cool at the Blind Willie McTell Music Festival coming up on Friday/Saturday, September 11/12. No UGA home game, so YAY!
Destination weddings are on the rise at Signia by Hilton, La Cantera Resort & Spa, San Antonio
Are destination weddings the way to go in 2027? Definitely.
A total eclipse of the sun
As the world gets ready for the total eclipse of the sun August 12, 2026, here’s what you’ll see and hear. A total eclipse of the sun in 2017 in Murphy, NC.
A Travel Story: Noelle-Ange at Bouchard Bakery, Quebec
With the aid of an interpreter when the words became too challenging, Noelle-Ange transported us into the middle of the frosty St. Lawrence River where the legend of the crooked pies was born.
Ditch the car and explore Coastal Mississippi via train
Ditch the car for the train. Make the journey as delightful as the destination. Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service makes the coast accessible and a joy.
Cool cocktails to tame the summer heat
Enjoy these cocktail poolside to cool the heat.
Eat Athens Georgia during Athens Restaurant Week this July
Your opportunity to EAT ATHENS is here. The kitchen heats up in July with some of the best eats in the South. If you need a little inspiration, pick up our guide to Athens, 100 Things to do in Athens Ga Before You Die.
A wildflower bouquet is on the agenda when in Perry, Ga.