One of North Carolina’s best-kept secrets is the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a 700-acre non-profit training facility and outdoor park that is heaven on earth for nature and adventure sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. What to Do at the US National Whitewater Center The heart and center of the park is the world’s … [Read more...] about Visiting the U.S. National Whitewater Rafting Center
Small Town Saturday: Winter Park, FL
Winter Park is a Central Florida suburb located just 30 minutes North of Orlando’s major theme park attractions. Home to the state’s first four-year college—Rollins College, Winter Park is a quintessential historic college town. With a population of around 29,000 Winter Park maintains an intimate small-town feel, complete with a Saturday Farmer’s Market, a train depot, and a … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Winter Park, FL
Exploring Wilmywood’s Filming Locations
This post has been updated in June 2019 to reflect places that have since closed. New information is in bold. Wilmington aka Wilmywood and Hollywood of the East: A small town in North Carolina that superstar celebrities visit every year to film television shows and films. I have to admit, the reason I chose to visit Wilmington initially was because it was once Tree Hill and … [Read more...] about Exploring Wilmywood’s Filming Locations
A First Timer’s Guide to Taste of Atlanta
For the past 12 years Taste of Atlanta has taken over Tech Square, in the heart of Midtown, for the city’s premier food, wine, beer and cocktail festival. Comprised of tasting tents, live demos and interactive cooking experiences, the weekend-long festival is perfect for the pickiest of eaters or the self-described foodie. 1. Look at the offerings beforehand. Each … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Taste of Atlanta
Visiting the College Football Hall of Fame
The College Football Hall of Fame is the newest addition to Atlanta's tourism corridor, located next to Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. The hall of fame was previously located in South Bend, Indiana since 1995, but the 94,256 square foot facility made its move to Atlanta, where the Chick-fil-a … [Read more...] about Visiting the College Football Hall of Fame