Spreading across over 500,000 acres between Tennessee and North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains is one of America’s most stunning landscapes. While towns like Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg area great, they’re just a small part of what makes the mountains so “great.” Check out some of our favorite spots in the park and surrounds. Cades […]
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50 Drive-In Movie Theaters to Visit This Summer
Drive-in movies are back! During these uncertain times, there’s no better way to catch a new or old film on the big screen from the privacy of your vehicle. And the South is crawling with these theaters now finding new life. Check out one in a town near you! Alabama Cinemagic Theatre, Athens Located west […]
5 Easy Day Trips from Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee is known as the birthplace of country music but it also has ties to both the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. It’s the state capital and a foodie haven. Once you’ve had your fill of Broadway honky-tonks, head to one of these destinations that are sure to impress. It’s easy to pick […]
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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 […]
Visiting Vicksburg National Military Park
Set on the Mississippi River, the town of Vicksburg was the site of one of the Civil War’s most important battles. The Confederates had previously held control over the important body of water all the way into the Gulf of Mexico. It brought in soldiers, weapons, and much-needed resources. Even President Abraham Lincoln saw the […]
Visiting the Spiritualist Colony of Cassadaga
“Cassadaga, oh yeah. That’s where you’re going to find the center of energy.” -Clairaudients (Kill or Be Killed), Bright Eyes The only indicator directing travelers to Cassadaga is a small sign near the exit on the highway. Those heading to the theme parks of Orlando could easily miss it, never knowing about the historic community […]
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Southern Stays: The Mercantile Hotel
I’ve visited New Orleans many times over the years, so I try to stay somewhere new each trip. The Mercantile Hotel’s building was a 1907 sugar refinery. It was previously The Lofts at Embassy Suites New Orleans and reopened in 2019. Set in the Warehouse District, the hotel is convenient to both the cruise port […]
Southern Stays: Southern Hotel
The Southern Hotel first opened in Covington, Louisiana in 1907 in the Spanish Mission style. It was a popular retreat for residents of New Orleans, who could take the ferry across Lake Pontchartrain. The 43-room hotel had amenities like hot and cold running water, a luxury for its time. The original hotel closed in the […]
Southern Stays: The Kimpton Brice Hotel Savannah
The Kimpton Brice Hotel Savannah was the first of the brand’s properties in the state of Georgia. Set on the quiet end of East Bay Street, not far from bustling River Street, it’s one of the best places to stay in Savannah. The three-story hotel opened in 2014 near Washington Square, one of Savannah‘s many […]
Where to Stay in Savannah
After writing guides for countless publications about Savannah, including the best places to stay around the city, it became time for our own guide to accommodations. There is a large diversity in the types and prices of properties spanning every loyalty program. We’ve denoted which ones are our picks and which ones come highly recommended on […]
