Wherever your interests lie, there's a can't-miss travel destination in the Southeast. Rich in history, culture amd adventurous things to do, the eight states in our region are home to a treasure trove of great places. You're probably familiar with more than a few, but some of them are quirky in ways that may surprise you.

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Passengers wait at a Delta check-in counter at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. It was the first day the Federal Aviation Administration cut flight capacity at airports during the government shutdown. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com