Often overlooked by visitors to Miami, the city's neighbor to the south, Fort Lauderdale, is the headquarters for mega-yachts and home to a number of professional athletes and millionaires. Port Everglades serves as the area's cruise port. The city is named for the forts built during the Second Seminole War. Today, it has a thriving tourism economy and is the gateway to the … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
5 Places to Shop for Small Business Saturday
In an effort to support small businesses in a time of mass consumerism and big box stores, Small Business Saturday was born. It's the counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so here are a few of our favorite Southern shops to frequent this Saturday. There you'll find local gifts and handmade products. The Beehive, Atlanta, Georgia Located at the Edgewood Retail … [Read more...] about 5 Places to Shop for Small Business Saturday
Visiting the Georgia Museum of Art
Established in 1948, the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens, Georgia became the state's official art museum in 1982. It's located on the campus of the University of Georgia's Lamar Dodd School of Art. What to See at the Georgia Museum of Art The permanent collection boasts works of American art, including paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries with an emphasis on … [Read more...] about Visiting the Georgia Museum of Art
Weekend Guide to the Mississippi Delta
The Mississippi Delta makes for a great weekend getaway. Named for the floodplains between the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, the region is where American music was born from the songs of sharecroppers. Today, there are blue markers on Highway 61 that denote significant music history. Rent a car in Memphis, preferably something classic like a pink Cadillac, and drive … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to the Mississippi Delta
Southern Stays: 1842 Inn Bed and Breakfast
Located within walking distance of downtown Macon, Georgia, the 1842 Inn Bed and Breakfast is one of the oldest properties in town. The Greek Revival-style Antebellum home was built by John Gresham. The former mayor lived here until 1900 when it was purchased by another family. A number of changes were made when it became an inn, which is now made up of 19 rooms, including … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: 1842 Inn Bed and Breakfast