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Fodor's The Carolinas & Georgia
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Cathedrals, stately homes, stone circles—the South, made up of Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire counties, holds all kinds of attractions, and not a few quiet pleasures. Two important cathedrals, Winchester and Salisbury (pronounced sawls-bree), are here, as are stately homes—Longleat, Stourhead, and Wilton House, among them—intriguing market towns, and hundreds of haunting prehistoric remains, two of which, Avebury and Stonehenge, should not be missed.
The South Hotels
Modern hotel chains are well represented, and in rural areas you can choose between elegant country-house hotels, traditional coaching inns (updated to...read more
The South Restaurants
In summer, and especially on summer weekends, visitors can overrun the restaurants in small villages, so either book a table in advance or be prepared to...read more
Things To Do in The South
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The South
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The South Experiences
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Salisbury Cathedral: At one of England's most spectacular cathedrals, try a tour around the roof and spire for a fascinating angle on this must-see... Read more
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Besides the dramatic beauty of the jagged cliffs and hidden coves, fossils and fossil hunting are the lure for visitors to the Jurassic Coast... Read more
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Prehistoric monuments dot Britain's landscape, silent but tantalizing reminders of civilizations long vanished. Ceremonial stone circles, barrows... Read more
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Among this region's proudest claims is its connection with Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), one of England's most celebrated novelists. If you read... Read more
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Trip Ideas
The incredible popularity of Masterpiece Classic's Downton Abbey has put the spotlight on Highclere Castle,... Read more
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