Aiken, South Carolina became a vacation spot for Europeans and Americans in the late 1800s. The Willcox Hotel was established in 1900 by Englishman Frederick Willcox and quickly became a "winter colony" for the wealthy. A few years prior, the Highland Park, a luxury hotel nearby, burned down and their patrons were looking for a new place to stay. The hotel fell on hard … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Willcox Hotel
Visiting Florida’s Breweries
A decade ago, all you would find to drink in Florida were the big name beers. But today, nearly every corner has craft beer, whether that be a small brewpub or a large scale distribution operation. And unlike in other states, you can legally purchase beer to go directly from the brewery. While we haven't yet been to all of Florida's breweries, they're on our list! Here are … [Read more...] about Visiting Florida’s Breweries
Small Town Saturday: Watkinsville, GA
Watkinsville is a charming Georgia town located just below Athens. Deemed the “Artland of Georgia,” Watkinsville is home to many art galleries, shops, and museums including the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF). The foundation hosts an annual pottery show, Perspectives, from August to September that brings in visitors from across the southeast. The show has been … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Watkinsville, GA
Visiting Chehaw Park in Albany, Georgia
If you're driving south through Albany, Georgia, stop by Chehaw Park, a wildlife park and AZA-accredited zoo. It boasts over 700 acres and includes, in addition to the animal habitats, an 8-mile bike trail, a frisbee golf course, playground, campgrounds for tents and RVs, fishing and kayaking. It's the same size as Zoo Atlanta to the north but is more spread out. Paved … [Read more...] about Visiting Chehaw Park in Albany, Georgia
Weekend Guide to Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, Arkansas is known as America's First Resort Town, where the thermal springs provided what was thought to be healing properties for athletes, gangsters, celebrities and everyday people. Early Native American tribes came here to quarry rocks for their weapons. Locals set up crude shelters above the springs and charged money to come use them. Victorian … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Hot Springs, Arkansas