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Five Easy Southern Escapes | |  | | Margaritaville Nashville Downtown | | Nashville, Tennessee | | Perched on Lower Broadway in the heart of Nashville's neon-lit honky-tonk corridor, Margaritaville Nashville Downtown offers a tropical detour in Music City. The 218 guestrooms lean casual-coastal, with whitewashed wood, woven textures, and private balconies overlooking the Cumberland River or the perpetual parade of Broadway below. On-site, JWB Prime Steak and Seafood serves Gulf shrimp, lobster mac and cheese, and dry-aged ribeyes in a polished dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows. Fins Bar & Rooftop keeps things laid-back with BBQ chicken sandwiches, shrimp salad, and frozen margaritas by the pool. The 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar anchors the ground floor with live music nightly and a bourbon-forward cocktail menu that nods to Tennessee's distilling heritage. Step outside and you're seconds from Hattie B's Hot Chicken, The Pharmacy's craft cocktails, and Prince's Hot Chicken Shack — the original, a short drive east. Broadway's karaoke bars, honky-tonks, and late-night biscuit counters are all a stroll away. | | | | |  | | Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock | | Blowing Rock, North Carolina | | Set on 75 scenic acres at the edge of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Parkway, Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock is a beloved year-round retreat known for its lakeside charm, refined comfort, and warm mountain hospitality. With a rich history dating back to 1846 and a coveted location beside the 3,500-acre Cone Memorial Park, the resort draws families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. At the heart of the property is Timberlake’s Restaurant, housed in the estate’s original manor and inspired by the relaxed, rustic sensibility of North Carolina artist Bob Timberlake. Southern-accented dishes are carefully crafted with local ingredients—think trout fresh from mountain streams, seasonal produce, and hearty regional fare. Guests can dine fireside or al fresco on the patio overlooking Chetola Lake, with a glass of wine in hand and live music on Thursday evenings. It’s casual elegance at its best—rooted in tradition, elevated by the stunning surroundings. | | | | |  | | Sweetgrass Inn at Wild Dunes Resort | | Isle of Palms, South Carolina | | Set within the coastal enclave of Isle of Palms—just a short drive from Charleston but a world apart—Sweetgrass Inn at Wild Dunes Resort gives a fresh take on Southern hospitality. Polished but never pretentious, the inn pairs beachside energy with upscale ease: sun-washed rooms, sparkling pools, a top-tier spa, and effortless access to the island’s sand and salt air. Here, the pace is yours to choose. The dining? Just as dialed in. From Lowcountry classics at Coastal Provisions to Caribbean-inspired cocktails at Laughing Gull, the flavors echo the rhythm of the coast. Grab bang-bang shrimp tacos at Huey’s after a round on the Links, hit the Airstream for street-style tacos poolside, or linger over rooftop cocktails like the Caribbean Negroni and small plates at The Nest. With pizza at Coastal Crust, burgers by the boardwalk, and breakfast at Woody’s, Sweetgrass doesn’t just feed you—it gives you reasons to linger. Every bite, every sip, right where you’re meant to be. | | | | |  | Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown,
an IHG Hotel | | Asheville, North Carolina | | The 116-key Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown sits one block from the city's brewery-and-bluegrass corridor, with modern-boutique rooms offering mountain views and a vibe that leans more toward downtown-walkable than resort-remote. Morning coffee comes from Dynamite Roasting Co., a local roaster that sources thoughtfully and roasts to order. The real anchor here is OneFiftyOne Boutique Bar & Kitchen, where the farm-to-table menu changes with whatever's in season and the kitchen pulls from local suppliers — start with a handcrafted cocktail at the bar (the bartenders know their way around locally brewed beer and house-made shrubs), then settle into made-from-scratch gourmet small plates that take the Appalachian pantry seriously. The property sits within walking distance of The Orange Peel and the Grove Arcade's boutique shops and galleries, with the Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Pisgah National Forest all close enough for a day trip, just as downtown Asheville rewards the kind of traveler who lingers over dinner and orders a second round. | | | | | The George Washington,
a Wyndham Grand Hotel | | Winchester, Virginia | | A century of stories lives inside this 90-room Colonial Revival landmark in Winchester, Virginia, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1924 and lovingly restored to its original grandeur in 2008. High ceilings, marble baths, and a Roman-bath saltwater pool offer the quiet luxury that history-soaked properties rarely pull off this well. Half Note Lounge, which nods at Winchester's most storied export, Patsy Cline, keeps the spirit alive with live piano on weekends and a menu of appetizers, sandwiches, and salads. Set at the gateway to the Shenandoah Valley's wine and apple orchard country, it's a natural base for the culinary curious. | | | | | | Follow to see more of our stories on Google. | | | | | | Food & Wine is part of the People Inc. publishing family. | | | | |
