New York and Los Angeles may be known for their art scenes but the South has something to say when it comes to the arts. The region is responsible for self-taught and primitive artists as well as those that followed the traditional arts education path at places like the Savannah College of Art and Design or Ringling College of Art and Design. The Best Arts Festivals in the … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Art Festivals
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6 Easy Day Trips from Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia has so much to see that it's easy to spend your trip within the city limits. But drive less than an hour outside of town and you'll have a completely different experience. There are so many places to see in less than two hours, but we've included a few of our favorites. It's easy to pick up your rental car downtown or at the airport and … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Day Trips from Atlanta
James Brown Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
One of music's most legendary figures, James Brown, was born in tough conditions near Augusta, Georgia before his rise to fame. He grew up with an aunt in a brothel and struggled to make money. He took up odd jobs, including singing and dancing. He was arrested for robbery at age 16, but it was in a juvenile detention center that he formed a gospel group that would start … [Read more...] about James Brown Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Georgia’s Presidential Landmarks
The state of Georgia may not be the one that immediately comes to mind when you think of the stomping grounds of past presidents, but it is. Many remember peanut farmer Jimmy Carter who rose to fame as President of the United States in 1976, but others have deep ties to the area. History buffs should plan their own trip around Georgia to see where past great leaders have … [Read more...] about Georgia’s Presidential Landmarks
Southern Stays: Rosemary Inn Bed and Breakfast
When visiting North Augusta, South Carolina, your choices are limited in terms of non-chain accommodation. But thankfully the historic town has plenty of historic inns and bed and breakfasts. Rosemary Inn Bed and Breakfast is one such, located inside an antebellum-style home. It's actually one of two in the area, located right across the street from one another, and both … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Rosemary Inn Bed and Breakfast
