Opened in October 2021, the Elwood Hotel & Suites is located in the medical district of Lexington, Kentucky, not far from Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, the Mary Todd Lincoln House, The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, and the Keeneland Racecourse. The striking design includes a large mural painted on the hotel's exterior by artist Alixandra Jade through a … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Elwood Hotel & Suites
Weekend Guide to Clarksville, Tennessee
Clarksville is located in the northwestern part of Tennessee, near the state's border with Kentucky and an hour's drive from Nashville. It was named after General George Rogers Clark, a Revolutionary War hero, and was a Confederate stronghold during the Civil War. Fort Campbell, a U.S. Army base, is located just outside of Clarksville. It is home to the 101st Airborne … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Clarksville, Tennessee
Southern Stays: Windy Hill Farm & Preserve
Windy Hill Farm and Preserve is a former private farm that opened as a resort in 2022. It's located in Loudon, Tennessee, a rural area between Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains surrounded by the Tennessee River and its lakes. The 650-acre retreat gained popularity with quail hunters, who flock to the tall grasses every season, but there's plenty to do during a stay … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Windy Hill Farm & Preserve
Weekend Guide to Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, South Carolina has a similar Lowcountry history to Charleston and Hilton Head, its neighbors on each side. But it's a city all its own. It was first explored by the Spanish in 1514 and then by the French in 1562, led by Jean Ribault. However, conflicts arose, and the Spanish eventually drove the French out. The British founded the city in 1711 on Port Royal Island, … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Beaufort, South Carolina
Southern Stays: The Bristol Hotel
For visitors to Bristol, the city that spans Tennessee and Virginia, it's great to stay in the heart of it all. The hotel is housed in a renovated 1925 building that originally served as a retail and office space. The transformation into a hotel aimed to preserve the historic charm of the structure while providing modern amenities. It's also right next to the Birthplace of … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Bristol Hotel