In the shadow of the mountains and alongside the Yadkin River is the town of Wilkesboro, North Carolina. With a population of less than 4,000 people, the town has a unique history dating back to the early days of America. There's a tree known as the "Tory Oak" where a local patriot hung a British loyalist during the Revolutionary War. Folk song legend Tom Dula, also known … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Wilkesboro, NC
Visiting the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Bonnet House is the former estate of Hugh Taylor Birch, a former Chicago lawyer who owned a large tract of land purchased in 1895. He later bequeathed it to his daughter Helen and her husband, artist Frederic Clay Bartlett. They lived there during the summers with Frederic's son from a previous marriage. Helen died in 1925 and … [Read more...] about Visiting the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
The History of Tampa’s Ybor City Neighborhood
Visitors to Tampa don't always make it to its outer neighborhoods, but one you should be sure to see is Ybor City. It's here that you'll learn about the city's early history and how it came to be known as "Cigar City." You'll learn of the Cuban community that is the oldest in the United States (yes, predating Miami's Little Havana!). In the 1880s, workers from … [Read more...] about The History of Tampa’s Ybor City Neighborhood
Small Town Saturday: Shelby, NC
The Foothills town of Shelby, North Carolina has around 20,000 full-time residents. The town has a yearly Livermush festival, a unique gathering devoted to the dish. Among the attractions you'll find here are a historic carousel, a children's train ride, the Don Gibson Theatre, and the Earl Scruggs Center. There's also a thriving downtown, home to a number of shops, … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Shelby, NC
Southern Stays: The Atlantic Hotel and Spa
Fort Lauderdale is a city full of luxury resorts, most of them located within a few blocks from one another. I recently stayed at The Atlantic Hotel and Spa, located right across the street from the beach. I couldn't have asked for a better location as it's easy to access the rest of the city and close to some of the best restaurants around. It's easy to see why the hotel … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Atlantic Hotel and Spa