Cool, off-the-beaten-path towns within the SEC footprint

Hi rant, newbie Mizzou fan here. I figured since Tiger basketball isn't worth talking about, I would inquire about various hidden-gem cities, towns or districts within the SEC footprint. I'm working my way around the South and want to road-trip to various locales during baseball and football season. I have already been to many of the cities and towns where the schools are, but not the surrounding areas.

Some of the favorites I have already seen would be:

Apalachicola, FL
Eureka Springs, AR
Hermann, MO
Magazine Street, NOLA (district)

Any road-trip advice is appreciated!