The Georgia Aquarium opened in 2005 and has become the world's largest aquarium in terms of size and the gallons held by the tanks. There are over 100,000 animals from 500 species in 10 million gallons of fresh and marine water. The over $300 million dollar project was supported by Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus. What to See at the Georgia Aquarium The … [Read more...] about Visiting the Georgia Aquarium
Film Friday: 21 Jump Street
Underachieving cops are used for their young looks to go back to high school and bust up a local drug ring. The movie is based on the 21 Jump Street television series and stars Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill and Ice Cube. The movie was filmed throughout Louisiana, including scenes at Riverdale High School in Jefferson. Filmed In: New Orleans and Jefferson, Louisiana If … [Read more...] about Film Friday: 21 Jump Street
Visiting the Carter Presidential Library
One of Georgia's claims to fame is being home to former President Jimmy Carter. His presidential library is located near the Little Five Points neighborhood in Atlanta and is a popular stop for school groups. The over 60,000 square foot spaces includes archives and a museum of items relating to the president's life, as well as a research library. What to See at the … [Read more...] about Visiting the Carter Presidential Library
Classic Eats: Dave’s Carry Out
Dave's Carry Out is a Radcliffeborough dive that has fed generations of Charlestonians and college students. The unassuming blue building serves up some of the best seafood downtown, but most people never walk past it. You can choose from soul food favorites like turkey wings and hoppin' john or sandwiches and seafood platters. The interior doesn't look like much, as there … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Dave’s Carry Out
Visiting Weeki Wachee Springs
There is, perhaps, no roadside stop in Florida more iconic than Weeki Wachee Springs. Anyone who has ever driven south through Orlando or Tampa knows the place, which has a classic kitsch factor found at other attractions like the Fountain of Youth. The History of Weeki Wachee Springs The Seminole tribe first discovered the spring that the park and town … [Read more...] about Visiting Weeki Wachee Springs