Just like in North Georgia, a road trip through Western Carolina requires a full dose of caffeine. But this region has some fantastic coffee shops and really emphasizes local roasters. Best of all, you'll find them in both the well-known spots, like Asheville, and the smaller towns that surround it. The Dripolator, Black Mountain A cozy Black Mountain coffeehouse, The … [Read more...] about 6 Western North Carolina Coffee Shops Worth a Detour
Family Friendly Guide to Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia, was established as the first city and capital of Georgia, the last of the original thirteen colonies. An essential field trip locale, families are sure to find plenty to enjoy in the coastal city, including delicious food, abundant restaurants, public parks and beaches, and fun accommodations. Family-Friendly Savannah Accommodations The Kimpton … [Read more...] about Family Friendly Guide to Savannah, Georgia
The Truman Show Filming Locations Fans Can’t Miss
In one of Jim Carrey’s first serious roles, 1998's The Truman Show is about one man’s life as a television show that the whole world is watching. Everyone in his life is an actor, and every event is scripted. Eventually, he starts to understand and must find a way to get out of this television show. The movie famously used the real-life community of Seaside, Florida, as the … [Read more...] about The Truman Show Filming Locations Fans Can’t Miss
6 Southern Destinations to Spend St. Patrick’s Day
Large numbers of Irish immigrants arrived in the American South during the 18th and especially 19th centuries. During the Great Famine, thousands of Irish Catholics arrived in Southern port cities such as Savannah, Charleston, and New Orleans. The Scots-Irish settled in the Appalachian Backcountry a century before. For this reason, there's no better region to experience the … [Read more...] about 6 Southern Destinations to Spend St. Patrick’s Day
Southern Stays: Cloudland at McLemore Resort
Opened in mid 2024, Cloudland at McLemore Resort is a luxury resort near Cloudland Canyon in Rising Fawn. It combines the best of the great outdoors with the finest dining and amenities available, part of Hilton's Curio Collection. It's about 2 hours from Atlanta and less than 1 hour from Chattanooga, making it a popular North Georgia weekend getaway. Rooms at … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Cloudland at McLemore Resort
