I first heard about the 21C Museum Hotels chain when they opened their first property in Louisville, Kentucky. I saw pictures of their galleries and signature penguins. They soon opened additional properties in up-and-coming Southern cities, so when I visited Bentonville, Arkansas, I added a stay at the 21C property there to my itinerary. The boutique chain started as a way … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: 21C Museum Hotel Bentonville
Visiting Crystal Bridges Museum of Art
The South's best art museum isn't in a big city, as you might think. Instead, it's in the small town of Bentonville, Arkansas. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a treasure of works throughout the years set on the Crystal Spring, surrounded by 120 acres of forest. Alice Walton, of the Walton family, started the museum in 2011. Architect Moshe Safdie was the mind … [Read more...] about Visiting Crystal Bridges Museum of Art
Film Friday: Safe Haven
A young woman with a secret finds herself in a coastal town where she falls for a widower. She then must confront her past. Safe Haven is based on the book by Nicholas Sparks and stars Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough and Cobie Smulders. Filmed In: Southport, North Carolina If You Like: Dear John, Message in a Bottle … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Safe Haven
Southern Stays: The Peabody Hotel
Perhaps no hotel in the South is more iconic than the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. The original property opened in 1869 a few blocks away, but the current location has been around since 1925. Named for George Peabody, the original financier of the project, it's known as the "South's grand hotel." Over the years, it's hosted presidents, celebrities, and members of … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Peabody Hotel
Southern Stays: Gold Strike Resort and Casino
Prior to my visit to the Mississippi Delta, the only time I'd ever stayed in a casino was in Las Vegas. But Tunica, Mississippi is one of the best places for gambling in the south, so my trip included a stop here. The nicest hotel and casino in the area is Gold Strike Resort and Casino, an MGM property. There are three properties in the same parking lot in the Robinsonville … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Gold Strike Resort and Casino