As culinary tourism becomes increasingly popular, its safe to say that a destinations food and drink offerings can easily make or break ones vacation. However, you dont necessarily need to travel too far from home to experience unique cuisine and beverage offerings, and thats because the U.S. boasts a bevy of unique food and drink trails. Whether you prefer to sip margaritas in Santa Fe, slurp oysters in North Carolina, or chow down on barbecue in Alabama, the best food and drink trails across America offer something for every traveler. Ahead, weve rounded up 11 of our favorites across the States to inspire your future food-filled adventures. There's never been a better time to hit the road hungry.

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