Open since 1950, the Hattiesburg Zoo is a beloved landmark on 12 acres in Kemper Park. Set amongst the pine trees, the zoo supports conservation projects for animal welfare through the facility as well as abroad. Areas of the Hattiesburg Zoo The zoo is broken up into multiple geographical areas, including Asia, Australia, and Africa. […]
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Weekend Guide to Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina is the capital city of the state, located at the crossroads of major intersections with an international airport. The name comes from Sir Walter Raleigh, an English statesman known for his association with the “Lost Colony” of Roanoke. The city was established in 1792, settled near where a boarding house was located. […]
Visiting the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Florida is home to a number of Gilded Age landmarks, which started when railroad tycoon Henry Flagler created the tourist infrastructure for his passengers. Among them was the Alcazar Hotel, first built in 1888. The History of the Lightner Museum It was the second of his grand hotels, following the Ponce de Leon […]
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A First Timer’s Guide to Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival
The Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival was founded in 2015 over two days in Franklin, Tennessee. The music festival is held at Harlinsdale Farm, a nearly 200-acre horse farm from the 1900s. Kevin Griffin, a Franklin resident and musician from Better Than Ezra, is one of the founders. Two-day admission is around $200 while VIP […]
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Following the Tennessee Whiskey Trail
Kentucky may be known for its bourbon trail, but there’s also the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Visitors flock to the state to see the Jack Daniel’s Distillery but there are dozens more in just about every corner of the state. Tour the facilities enjoy samples, and purchase souvenirs to take home with you. Many places are […]
This Is My South: The Book
After a year of work, my first book, This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States, is now available! Based on the success of this website, the guidebook, published by Globe Pequot Press, has over 300 full color glossy pages covering ten states and their offbeat attractions, unique accommodations, and old […]
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Southern Stays: Heights House Hotel
Voted one of the best hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure, the Heights House Hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina was originally Montford Hall, a circa 1858 Italiannate home in the Boylan Heights neighborhood. It was purchased by a local couple in 2018 and completely restored, bringing it back to its National Historic Landmark […]
Southern Stays: The Memphian
Many of the places to stay in Memphis, Tennessee are clustered around downtown and Beale Street. One recent exception is The Memphian, a stylish Marriott Tribute Portfolio property in the Overton Square area of Midtown, which opened in 2021. It’s not far from the Levitt Shell, an amphitheater where a young Elvis Presley performed. Rooms […]
Southern Stays: Ponte Vedra Inn and Club
Located between St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Florida, the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club was established as a membership club in 1928 and become a popular annual getaway for travelers from throughout the East Coast. During World War II, three Nazi agents came ashore here before being captured. The history is detailed with exhibits in the […]
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