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    10 Photos That Will Have You Itching To Visit The Southeastern USA

    Maybe there is more to the Southeastern USA than a bunch of hillbillies and fried food! Whether you're a local or an international traveler, these photos will soon have you planning a visit.

    Cory Lee
    by Cory Lee

    Community Contributor

    Whether you're a local to the Southeast or an international traveler, these photos will soon have you planning a road trip around this part of the world that seems to be on so few itineraries.

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    I captured this photo while driving from Cherokee, North Carolina to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It’s a gorgeous drive that only takes about an hour and there are many spots to stop and take in the views along the way.

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    Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is one of my favorite weekend getaway spots and with views like this, no wonder!

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    Check out the Walnut Street Bridge as it stretches across downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee! It’s the perfect place to take a Sunday stroll.

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    Here’s the view from the very top of Pigeon Mountain in LaFayette, Georgia.

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    This pier at John Tanner Park in Carrollton, Georgia is a bit rickety, but you should survive your trip to the end of it.

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    The Ocoee River in Tennessee was home to some of the sports in the 1996 Summer Olympics. It’s fun to visit and watch people rafting and kayaking. Very entertaining!

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    Here’s the view from a hotel balcony in Panama City, Florida. This is hands down one of my favorite vacation destinations in the Southeast.

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    …and another one of Panama City Beach, Florida because it’s just too stunning to resist. Don't you wish you were here right now??

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    Little River Canyon in Mentone, Alabama is the perfect place for a Summer cookout or picnic. There are a lot of trails for hiking or you can even jump into the water from this waterfall if you’re feeling adventurous.

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    The Chickamauga Battlefield in Georgia is full of both history and photo ops with cannons, towers, and old houses.

    So, are you ready to travel around the Southeastern USA yet?

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