Jefferson Hotel
101 W. Franklin St., Richmond, Va.; 800/424-8014 or 804/788-8000; www.jeffersonhotel.com; doubles from $285.
Ambrias Garden Manor
111 Kuker St., Florence, S.C.; 866/412-2632 or 843/661-6060; www.ambriasgardenmanor.com; doubles from $135.
Nick's Fish House
2600 Insulator Dr., Baltimore, Md.; 410/347-4123; lunch for two $45.
Sally Bell's Kitchen
708 W. Grace St., Richmond, Va.; 804/644-2838; lunch for two $13.
Hinnant Family Vineyards
826 Pine Level–Micro Rd., Pine Level, N.C.; 919/965-3350.
Fuller's Old Fashioned BBQ
3201 N. Roberts Ave., Lumberton, N.C.; 910/738-8694; dinner for two $17.
South of the Border
Hamer, S.C.; 843/774-2411.
Pee Dee State Farmers Market
2513 W. Lucas St., Florence, S.C.; 843/665-5154.
Sweatman's Bar-b-que
Rte. 453, Holly Hill, S.C.; dinner for two $16.
Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, S.C.; 843/937-0930; dinner for two $40.
Ava Gardner Museum
325 E. Market St., Smithfield, N.C.; 919/934-5830.
Jack's Creek Marina
2226 Jack's Creek Rd., Summerton, S.C.; 803/478-2793; boat rentals from $35.
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