The Greatest Day Trips To Take In Every Southern State

Blessed with mountain ranges, breezy beaches, cool cities, charming small towns, sprawling natural parks, and historical landmarks, the South comes with an impressive bucket list of places to entertain any family, couple, or group of girlfriends from now until forever. In fact, every Southern state has at least one scenic highway to meander on any boring weekend, as well as a unique handful of top attractions and sights worth making a fun-filled day trip. Pack up the pimiento cheese and crank up the classics on the car radio—because we've rounded up the best day trip ideas in every Southern state, ranging from national parks to cultural landmarks to scenic vantage points. Whether you're jumping over state lines or sticking closer to home, these Southern day trips are bound to add a touch of adventure to any humdrum Saturday.