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15 Great Getaways

White Springs, Florida; What Lies Beneath: Snorkeling Little River Spring, one of hundreds along Florida’s Suwannee River; Photograph by Alan Cressler.

Amelia Island, FL; The Victorian-era courthouse in the historic district of Fernandina Beach, the only city on the island; Photographs by Peter Frank Edwards.

Hilton Head Island, SC; Paddling the creek near Page Island; Photograph by Kelli Baxendale.

Amelia Island, FL; The circa-1903 Palace Saloon in the historic district of Fernandina Beach, the only city on the island; Photographs by Peter Frank Edwards.

Oconee County, SC; Walk to the Stumphouse Tunnel; Photograph by Jason Petralia

Table Rock, SC; Photograph by Laura Morgan.

Edisto River, Canadys, SC; In addition to the two tree houses on the Edisto River near Canadys, Carolina Heritage Outfitters has a camping cabin and a primitive campground for groups; Photographs by J. Savage Gibson.

Saluda, NC; Photograph by Liz Hunter.

Folly Beach, SC; Drop by Taco Boy on Center Street for great margaritas, Mexican fare, and people-watching from the patio; Photograph by Christopher Brown.

Oconee County, SC; Witness gorgeous Issaqueena Falls; Photograph courtesy of Upcountry Carolina

Outer Banks, NC; Photograph by Peter Frank Edwards.

Amelia Island, FL; Photograph courtesy of Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Saluda, NC; Photograph by Peter Frank Edwards

Saluda, NC; Photograph by Peter Frank Edwards

New York City, NY; Shakespeare in the Park; Photograph by Michael Daniel of Public Theater.

New York City, NY; The Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden is said to be the last of hundreds in the city; Photograph by Lee-Sean Huong.

Outer Banks, NC; Photograph by Peter Frank Edwards.

Saluda, NC; Photograph by David Allen Vaughn III

Table Rock, SC; Table Rock provides a gorgeous backdrop to this 47-acre vineyard near Pickens, where the Jayne family grows the grapes for their Victoria Valley vintages; Photograph by Carol Bailey.

White Springs, Florida; Photograph by Alan Cressler.

White Springs, Florida; Photograph Courtesy of Visit Florida.

Amelia Island, FL; The Elizabeth Pointe Lodge; Photograph courtesy of Elizabeth Pointe Lodge

Hilton Head Island, SC; A view of the Harbour Town Lighthouse at Sea Pines Resort; Photograph courtesy of Hilton Head Island CVB & The Harbor Town Lighthouse at the Sea Pines Resort.

Hilton Head Island, SC; Those in the know head to Harold’s Diner for huge burgers with a side of sass; Photograph by Francis Dibona.

Bluffton, SC; Inn at Palmetto Bluff; Photo courtesy of Inn at Palmetto Bluff.

Isle of Palms, SC; The 12th hole of the Tom Fazio-designed Harbor Course; Photograph by Peter Frank Edwards.

Folly Beach, SC; Hike to Folly’s northeastern tip for awesome views of the Morris Island Lighthouse; Photograph by Danny McKiernan.

Isle of Palms, SC; Sand Castle: The Grand Pavilion offers two pools as well as a café and bar; Photograph by Peter Frank Edwards.

Table Rock, SC; Table Rock provides a gorgeous backdrop to this 47-acre vineyard near Pickens, where the Jayne family grows the grapes for their Victoria Valley vintages; Photograph by Trina Escartin.

Edisto River, Canadys, SC; In the Tree Tops: With its loft and futons, the larger cabin sleeps up to eight; the smaller up to four. Each is outfitted with a gas grill and stove top for cooking, as well as board games, homemade flutes, and books; Photographs by J. Savage Gibson.

Bluffton, SC; Inn at Palmetto Bluff; Photo courtesy of Inn at Palmetto Bluff.

White Springs, Florida; The last of the turn-of-the-century hotels built during the heyday of the riverboat era, the historic Telford also serves up a popular lunch buffet; Photograph by Amanda Baird of Black Doll Photography.

Outer Banks, NC; Photograph courtesy of ncbeaches.com.

Oconee County, SC; Excavation began in 1852 to connect Charleston to Knoxville, but the Civil War—and lack of funds—ended the project. A rental cabin at Devils Fork State Park;

Bear Lake, NC; Photograph courtesy of Bear Lake Reserve

Bear Lake, NC; Photograph courtesy of Bear Lake Reserve

Portland, Maine; Many a menu includes locally caught lobster; Photograph courtesy of Greater Portland CVB.

Portland, Maine; The Old Port District offers lots of shopping and restaurants; Photograph courtesy of Greater Portland CVB.