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This Georgia island is US News & World Report's most underrated destination in America
Looking for your next beach vacation? U.S. News & World Report has just crowned St. Simons Island as the No. 1 most underrated travel destination in the nation. Nestled just off the southeastern coast, this barrier island has long been the go-to summer escape for Peach State locals. Often overshadowed by Florida beaches, this barrier island is getting the national attention it deserves. Here's more about this place. With its live oak-lined streets and dune-fringed beaches, St. Simons Island feels like a breath of fresh, salt-tinged air. "Though the largest Golden Isle is a summer staple for Georgians, it's often overlooked by out-of-state beachgoers in favor of Florida and South Carolina locales," U.S. News wrote. "This dreamy barrier island is home to stately live oaks, dune-lined beaches, maritime forests and quaint shopping villages, lending it a peaceful, laid-back atmosphere even during peak season." This coastal gem has many options of things to do: Bike through the island Visit historical sites like Fort Frederica National Monument Play a round a golf course Visit nature preserves For more information, visit According to U.S News & World Report, here are the top 10: St. Simons Island, Georgia Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Idaho Door County, Wisconsin Chattanooga, Tennessee Block Island, Rhode Island Big Bend National Park, Texas Portsmouth, New Hampshire Duluth, Minnesota Charlottesville, Virginia Crested Butte, Colorado Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: This GA island is the most underrated travel spot, says US News & World
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3 days ago
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This Georgia island is US News & World Report's most underrated destination in America
Looking for your next beach vacation? U.S. News & World Report has just crowned St. Simons Island as the No. 1 most underrated travel destination in the nation. Nestled just off the southeastern coast, this barrier island has long been the go-to summer escape for Peach State locals. Often overshadowed by Florida beaches, this barrier island is getting the national attention it deserves. Here's more about this place. With its live oak-lined streets and dune-fringed beaches, St. Simons Island feels like a breath of fresh, salt-tinged air. "Though the largest Golden Isle is a summer staple for Georgians, it's often overlooked by out-of-state beachgoers in favor of Florida and South Carolina locales," U.S. News wrote. "This dreamy barrier island is home to stately live oaks, dune-lined beaches, maritime forests and quaint shopping villages, lending it a peaceful, laid-back atmosphere even during peak season." This coastal gem has many options of things to do: Bike through the island Visit historical sites like Fort Frederica National Monument Play a round a golf course Visit nature preserves For more information, visit According to U.S News & World Report, here are the top 10: St. Simons Island, Georgia Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Idaho Door County, Wisconsin Chattanooga, Tennessee Block Island, Rhode Island Big Bend National Park, Texas Portsmouth, New Hampshire Duluth, Minnesota Charlottesville, Virginia Crested Butte, Colorado Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: This GA island is the most underrated travel spot, says US News & World
