Named by Southern Living as one of the region's best events, the Marietta Pilgrimage, held in a suburb of Atlanta, has been a beloved tradition for over 30 years. The holiday tour of homes signals the beginning of the holiday season, providing visitors with a look into carefully restored private homes in one of the city's historic districts. These homes date back as far as the … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Marietta Pilgrimage
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A First Timer’s Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Orlando
Halloween Horror Nights is Universal Orlando Resort's premier Halloween event, now in its 28th year (as of 2018). The spooky festivities start in mid-September and end the first week in November, mostly on weekends. After the parks close for the day, usually around 5 pm, Universal Studios is transformed from a family-friendly park to one full of costumed actors ready to jump … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Orlando
A First Timer’s Guide to Walker Stalker Con Atlanta
There are fan conventions for just about every television show, comic book, and movie, but Walker Stalker's Atlanta convention is something else entirely. Due to its proximity to the filming locations, no other convention related to The Walking Dead universe has as many actor appearances and the level of fandom is surreal. Held over Halloween weekend every year, the event … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Walker Stalker Con Atlanta
A First Timer’s Guide to Euphoria Greenville
While there are food festivals all over the South, Euphoria has carved out a unique space as the place where both chefs and foodies can come together. Those in the industry are just as likely to geek out over their favorite chefs. The festivities take place all over downtown Greenville, South Carolina over the course of a weekend and was founded in 2006 by singer Edwin McCain … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Euphoria Greenville
A First Timer’s Guide to Music Midtown
Music Midtown is one of Atlanta's largest annual events, bringing in big-name music acts spanning just about every genre. The festival started in 1994, originally hosted in a vacant lot in Midtown before moving to Centennial Olympic Park in 1995. In 2005, the event went on a six-year hiatus, but returned in Piedmont Park, the city's largest green space. The two-day event has … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Music Midtown