The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo is a boutique hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee, offering a unique blend of historic charm and modern amenities. Situated at the former Terminal Station, a Beaux-Arts-style train station built in 1909, the hotel is part of the iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo complex, named for the famous song. It opened in 2023. Rooms at The Hotel … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Hotel Chalet
Where to See Live Music in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina, has a perfect blend of local talent, touring acts, and quirky, artsy energy. Bands like Steep Canyon Rangers hail from the city, as do Luke Combs and Roberta Flack. Buskers set up around the city, especially during weekly drum circles. The city also attracts bigger names like The Avett Brothers to Harrah's Cherokee Center, the largest venue in … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Asheville, North Carolina
Weekend Guide to Valdosta, Georgia
Founded in 1860, Valdosta was named after "Val d'Aosta," the plantation of Governor George Troup, which got its title from the Aosta Valley in Italy. The arrival of the railroad in the late 1800s helped the city's growth, as did the tobacco industry. Today, it's best known for Valdosta State University, founded in 1906, and Moody Air Force Base, established in 1941. Every … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Valdosta, Georgia
Southern Stays: The Alida Hotel
Opened in 2018, The Alida Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, features 173 uniquely designed rooms and suites, each showcasing elements crafted by local artists from the Savannah College of Art & Design. The Marriott Tribute Collection hotel is by the Makeready group, which also operates Hotel Emeline in Charleston, and is right by the JW Marriott Plant Riverside District and its … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Alida Hotel
Tips for Visiting the Okefenokee Swamp
The Okefenokee Swamp is a peat-filled wetland that extends between southeastern Georgia and northern Florida, covering approximately 700 square miles. It is one of the largest intact freshwater ecosystems in North America and is home to several endangered species. History of the Okefenokee Swamp The Timucua and Creek tribes first resided in the swamp and evidence … [Read more...] about Tips for Visiting the Okefenokee Swamp
