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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Inventor Lonnie Johnson stands with his Super Soaker water guns at JTEC Energy on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Johnson, a former NASA engineer, is currently working on a new energy technology through his company’s JTEC device that turns thermal heat into usable energy. (Natrice Miller/AJC)