Savannah, Georgia, is one of the oldest cities in the United States, founded in 1733 by British General James Oglethorpe. The marshlands had been settled by Native American tribes before they became a major trading hub for the colonies. The country's original planned city was even spared during Sherman's March to the Sea. But the city fell into disrepair between the 1950s … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Savannah, Georgia
Small Town Saturday: Franklin, TN
Franklin, Tennessee, located 30 minutes from Nashville, is a small town that's getting a lot of buzz. It has a population of around 70,000 people and recently became the headquarters of travel guidebook brand Lonely Planet. The city was founded in 1799 and today has a historic downtown area with many bars, restaurants and shops. The Franklin Theatre, pictured above, plays … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Franklin, TN
Weekend Guide to Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, is known for its association with the horse racing industry. While most visitors come for the races, there's so much more to see in this college town, home to the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University. Lexington is also located along the Bourbon Trail, lined with both craft and large bourbon distilleries. The craft beer scene is thriving as … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Lexington, Kentucky
Film Friday: Due Date
A father-to-be is forced to take a cross country road trip with a complete stranger, an aspiring actor, who has them both banned from a plane. He must make it back home before the birth of his first child. Robert Downey Jr., Zack Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan and Jamie Foxx star in Due Date. Scenes were filmed at Gwinnett Medical Center. Filmed In: Tuscaloosa, Alabama; … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Due Date
Small Town Saturday: Mentone, AL
A snug mountain town on the northeastern corner of Alabama, Mentone is a city of waterfalls, wedding chapels and charming bed-and-breakfasts. There are fewer than 400 people who live there year-round, but they’re friendly and warm in typical Southern fashion. The city is home to DeSoto State Park and just north of Little River Canyon National Preserve, where you can lose … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Mentone, AL