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1. Athens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bentonville ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Baton Rouge

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4. Montgomery

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5. Natchez

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6. Charleston, SC

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7. Charlottesville

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8. Gulf Islands National Seashore

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9. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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10. Lexington

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11. Miami

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12. Charlotte

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13. Nashville

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14. Biloxi, Mississippi

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15. New Orleans

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16. Orlando

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17. Ozarks

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18. Savannah

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19. Atlanta

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20. St. Augustine

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: What are some notable attractions in the Southern United States?
  • A: From the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina to the distinctive culture of horses and bourbon in Kentucky, the South encompasses quite a range of attractions.
  • Q: What are some of the oldest cities in the South?
  • A: It boasts some of the oldest and most unique cities in the country, like Charleston and New Orleans.

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