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Are you ready for a blast from the past? Hang on, because this is going to be one exciting adventure! Celebrate days gone by as you step back in time with your best girlfriends. The Southeast is your playground, with myriad options for shopping, dining, and any other activity ladies love. Call up the girls, pack your bags, and leave the boys at home. It’s time to create new memories!

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Snapshots captured the moments. The memories will last forever. But why not relive those cherished moments again with the friends you’ll have forever? It’s time to get away with the girls!

alabama • arkansas • florida • georgia • kentucky • louisiana • mississippi north carolina • south carolina • tennessee • virginia • west virginia

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Alabama

As Alabama’s oldest city, Mobile is replete

with old-world charm and culture, an ideal

destination for a nostalgic girlfriend getaway.

The Port City’s Springhill District feels like

a town all its own, with boutique shops and

restaurants around each corner.

Make the short drive across the bay for an

afternoon of shopping in Fairhope, where you

can find art, books, antiques, and of course,

all the latest fashions.

When it’s time to rest up for the next day,

check into the Kate Shepard House Bed &

Breakfast, where you can relax on the front

porch and enjoy the palatial home’s elegant

accoutrements. If a hotel is more your speed,

the newly renovated, historic Battle House

Hotel is perfect for you. A testament to opulent

Southern living, it boasts all the amenities

you’d expect to find in a luxury hotel.

www.alabama.travel

Arkansas

Eureka! You found the place to be for a

getaway with the girls. Tucked away in the

Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas,

Eureka Springs has been attracting visitors

for more than a century.

This little town was one of the top resorts

in the Victorian era as vacationers flocked to

its healing springs—and they still go there for

rest and repose.

An artisan community, Eureka Springs is a

mecca for arts and culture. Plan a trip in May

during the month-long art festival to see the

fine art this destination is known for.

The old-world, small-town charm remains,

providing feeling of days gone by with all the

modern-day comforts and conveniences you

would expect during an unforgettable vacation.

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Florida

It really will feel like the good old days again

with a girls’ weekend along the Beaches of

South Walton. Celebrate the nostalgic days

through preservation of vintage styles at

the Motor Courts in Seaside. Featuring nine

modest rooms grouped into a small village

hidden away from the main thoroughfare,

these accommodations provide the perfect

spot to rest your head. You’re going to need it

after a day of fun in the sun with the girls.

But don’t think the fun stops when the sun

goes down. Gather over drinks at sunset at

Bud and Alley’s, offering sweeping views of the

emerald water or grab tapas and champagne

while you celebrate your time together at Café

Rendezvous just across the street.

You just thought you had great memories

of Florida’s beaches from college spring

break with your sorority sisters. Plan a trip to

Seaside and make new memories that will last

a lifetime!

www.visitflorida.com

Georgia

When most people think about a vacation

in Georgia, they think about the bustling

metropolis of Atlanta or the Southern charm of

Savannah. What about a blast from the past in

the north Georgia mountains?

Dahlonega, the site of the nation’s first gold

rush, is a true old mountain town that has been

revived and is now more fun than ever. Around

the Town Square, you’ll find great boutiques

selling everything from rare books to jewelry

to fudge. In the evening, hit up Caruso’s Italian

Restaurant before checking out an intimate

acoustic set from local and national musicians

at the Café at Crimson Moon.

Dahlonega is also in the heart of Georgia’s

wine country, with four vineyards in short

driving distance. Take a tour and taste some

of the best wine in the Southeast.

Relax and unwind at the Smith House

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Restaurant and Hotel, a country inn just off

the Town Square that will provide you with the

perfect place for a good night’s rest.

www.exploregeorgia.org

KentuckySlumber parties are the epitome of a

girlfriend get-together. You may not be nine

years old anymore, but that doesn’t mean the

slumber parties have to end. Pack your bags

and head to Maple Hill Manor in Springfield for

an old-fashioned pajama party.

This is the ideal place to relax and be

pampered; your cooking, cleaning, and laundry

will be taken care of. All you and the girls have

to worry about is having a good time! Group

activities such as theme movie nights, spa

packages, and cooking workshops guarantee

a good time for all. For something different,

try the murder mystery weekend (one you’ll be

dying to be a part of again and again) or a good-

old fashioned scavenger hunt. Don’t worry

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This girlfriend getaway is one that will take you back to the excitement that made

childhood so great!

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LouisianaRelax, reenergize, and revel in the splendor

during a trip to New Orleans. It’s the ideal spot to escape for a weekend with the girls!

During the summer months, experience luxury without blowing your budget. Be treated like a queen at the area’s finest hotels offering suites and packages for a great price.

You’re guaranteed a great time on Bourbon Street, but head out of the French Quarter to relive the memories you loved as a kid. Let the good times roll at Mid City Lanes Rock n’ Bowl. One of the hottest venues for live entertainment, this bowling alley features a retro ambience.

In New Orleans, endless opportunities abound for a weekend with the girls. The only

problem will be narrowing down your options.

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MississippiA trip to the Mississippi Coast is guaranteed

to be a good time, but if you want to escape the

bells and whistles of the casinos, pack the car

and head to Jackson. Marcia Weaver, innkeeper

at the Poindexter Park Bed & Breakfast, will

welcome your crew. A stay here is like a lesson

in history as you learn about vintage and

current blues and you may even get the chance

to meet some local blues legends.

Dance the night away at the blues clubs

around the corner just like you did in college,

but not before you experience a retro dinner

at Walker’s Drive-In. This drive-in turned fine

dining restaurant offers the nostalgic feel of a

diner with upscale touches including white table

cloths. Keep the retro feel alive at the Fondren

Beverage Emporium, a soda shop featuring

unique beverages not readily available in stores

as well as the candy you grew up with.

Travel back to the happy days with those you

experienced them with the first time during a

one-of-a-kind getaway to Jackson.

www.visitmississippi.org

North Carolina

No place is more reminiscent of the good old

days than Mayberry. And you can go there with

the friends who mean the most to you in the

foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Mount

Airy, affectionately known as Mayberry.

A girlfriend getaway to the Maxwell House

Bed and Breakfast at the Historic Merritt House

offers an ideal escape where you can treat

yourself to massages, manicures, fancy dinners,

and more. Crafting and scrapbooking weekends

can be arranged, allowing you to make new

memories while cherishing the old ones.

If you feel like getting out and about, tours

of the Yadkin Valley Wineries via your personal

limousine provide for an unforgettable time

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all and experience that much-needed girl time,

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South Carolina

South Carolina is the state of smiling faces,

beautiful places. And it’s guaranteed to put a

smile on your face when you head there with

your gang!

You can’t miss Charleston, a favorite of the

ladies. The combination of hospitable people,

historic buildings, cobblestone streets, and an

overall refined atmosphere make it a favorite

destination for those who appreciate elegance.

The surrounding Low Country will charm

any group of girls with its plantations and

gardens. Middleton Place features 65 acres

of landscaped terraces and ponds, while

Magnolia Plantation, dating back to the

1670s, showcases one of the nation’s largest

collections of azaleas and camellias.

Ladies can’t stop smiling about South

Carolina, and after your trip with the girls, you’ll

see what they’ve been smiling about for years.

www.discoversouthcarolina.com

Tennessee

If you love shopping (and what girl

doesn’t?), Knoxville is the place for you. This

city combines famous shops with trendy

boutiques. If you’re looking for décor similar to

something you remember from your past, one-

of-a-kind home stores offer new and vintage

items to adorn your home.

But there’s more to this Tennessee town

than shopping. Numerous spas are waiting

to pamper you and your friends, ensuring

you look your best before hitting the town for

a night out with the girls. Enjoy dinner at the

area’s award-winning restaurants then hit up

the nightclubs to dance the night away just

like old times.

Kid at heart or not, you’ll be as happy as

a kid in the candy store during a girlfriend

weekend in Knoxville.

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VirginiaIf you’re looking for nostalgia and old-world

charm, look no further than the quaint village of Sperryville. This tucked-away Virginia town has myriad opportunities for fun with your friends, from spas and pottery workshops to dance and yoga classes.

Shopping is abundant here, with great places to pick up the latest fashions or the perfect antique piece for your living room. Virginia is renowned for its wine country, and you can take tours of six wineries and vineyards throughout Rappahannock County.

Palatial bed and breakfasts provide ideal accommodations for your retreat, such as the House on Water Street and Hopkins Ordinary Bed and Breakfast. Or if your getaway calls for a bit more of an outdoor adventure, Shenandoah National Park is close by, where you can go hiking, horseback riding, and camping.

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West Virginia

West Virginia is known for its small towns and

natural beauty, and the little village of Berkeley

Springs is the epitome of those characteristics.

An ideal place for a well-deserved retreat, this

town will definitely immerse you in its charm

and laid-back lifestyle.

Check into a cottage, where you can relax

and catch up with friends on the screened-in

front porch, surrounded by the gorgeous views.

Head to town where you’ll find spas, unique

boutiques, and local art galleries. Enjoy fine

dining options like Tari’s and Lot 12 or for more

informal fare, Berkeley Springs has got you

covered with home cooking, diners, and coffee

shops.

And because the Mountain State is one

of the best places in the country for outdoor

activities, head out to the nearby state parks

for hiking, horseback riding, and swimming.

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meet george.

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iles and miles of beautiful beaches line this charmingLowcountry area, featuring unique shopping, succulent eateriesand quaint accommodations. Spend time reconnecting and reminiscingwith your girlfriends while enjoying fun in the sun, relaxationand rejuvenation.There is no better time than now to meet george.

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