Fodor's '98 the South

The best guide to the South, updated every year
Civil War and African-American historic sites, glorious gardens and beaches, city strolls, and scenic mountain drives        
Music for all ears—blues, jazz, country, bluegrass, and rock        
Top spots for golf, tennis, fishing, hiking, and watersports        
Antiques stores, outlet malls, and crafts from baskets to pottery

Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
City hotels, beach and mountain resorts, inns and B&Bs
Great Southern food, from barbecue, po'boys, and she-crab soup to crawfish étouffée, corn bread, and fried quail        

Fresh, thorough, practical—off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents        

46 pages of maps, 23 vacation itineraries, and more
Important contacts and smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee
Pleasures & Pastimes
Festivals
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