Similar to other Southern capitals cities like Baton Rouge and Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina and its surrounding communities often get overlooked by travelers. But exciting things are happening here. In the last decade, the former industrial zone has become The Vista, the city's most sought-after district for shopping and dining. Craft breweries like River … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Columbia and Lake Murray, South Carolina
Visiting the US Space and Rocket Center
The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama is where the city's "Rocket City" nickname stems from. It opened in 1970 and its exhibitions focus on the Apollo programs as well as the rockets and military aircraft that inspired NASA. It's also home to Space Camp, the only place in the world where visitors can spend a week learning about the training and science … [Read more...] about Visiting the US Space and Rocket Center
11 Unusual and Outdated Southern Laws
This post is a work of satire and is not to be taken as legal advice. For better or worse, the South is a place where some laws hold strong, even well after they should. For example, many states still restrict the sale of alcohol on Sundays, some barring it completely while others only allow it after 12:30, when church lets out. And loopholes allow for casinos to exist … [Read more...] about 11 Unusual and Outdated Southern Laws
Small Town Saturday: Newnan, GA
Newnan, Georgia was established in 1828 as the county seat of Coweta County. It was the site of a Confederate hospital during the Civil War and still contains many antebellum structures. The shops and restaurants of downtown are set around the square with the Coweta County Courthouse placed in the middle. More recently, movies like Zombieland, The Odd Life of Timothy … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Newnan, GA
Film Friday: Girls Trip
Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish, and Jada Pinkett Smith star in Girls Trip, which follows a group of friends from college for a weekend in New Orleans for Essence Fest. Along the way, they reconnect as friends and find their wild sides. Filmed In: New Orleans, Louisiana If You Like: Bridesmaids … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Girls Trip