Southbound Magazine

If you haven't explored Atlanta lately, you're overdue. As travelers arrive for this year's FIFA World Cup, they'll discover a metro that's grown, evolved, and expanded in exciting ways. From new attractions and vibrant neighborhoods to beloved institutions that continue to thrive, there's never been a better time to visit:

30 of the most exciting reasons to explore Atlanta now Discover brand-new attractions and old favorites as Georgia’s capital welcomes the globe for the FIFA World Cup.

While there’s plenty to recommend a visit to the heart of North Carolina any time of the year, springtime in this part of the world is something special. A road trip over the rolling hills of the state’s Piedmont region promises farm-fresh fare, an explosion of native wildflowers, and a bumper crop of newborn animals:

Everything you need to see, eat, and do on a central North Carolina road trip This springtime itinerary through the heart of the state promises baby animals, native wildflowers, and farm-fresh fare.

Tours with Rail Explorers Bluegrass Division take guests past scenic pastures and limestone river gorges on a five-mile stretch of historic railway:

This railbike ride is one of the best ways to experience Kentucky's horse country Tours with Rail Explorers Bluegrass Division take guests past scenic pastures and limestone river gorges on a five-mile stretch of historic railway.

This town's walkable historic district delivers a Shakespearean playhouse, artisan cider, exquisite glass art, and more than 35 architectural styles within a few compact blocks:

What to do in downtown Staunton, Virginia—one of the South's finest small towns This Shenandoah Valley town's walkable historic district is home to a Shakespearean theater, artisan cider, and exquisite glass art.