New Orleans isn't the only place that puts on Mardi Gras festivities. Panama City, Florida's St. Andrews neighborhood hosts the largest celebration of its kind in Bay County. The Krewe of St. Andrews was founded in 1997 and has been hosting annual events ever since. Now boasting over 180 members, the family-friendly event raises funds for local charities and supports college … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to St. Andrews Mardi Gras
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Visiting Dollywood’s Splash Country
Located adjacent to Dollywood, the family-friendly theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee owned by country music star Dolly Parton, Dollywood Splash Country is a seasonal water park where visitors come to cool off. There are over 25 water slides spread across the 35 acres. The park is open from mid-May to the end of August. Buying Tickets One day tickets to the water park are … [Read more...] about Visiting Dollywood’s Splash Country
What to See at Universal’s Volcano Bay
Cool off during those hot Orlando days at Volcano Bay, Universal Orlando Resort's newest theme park. The water park is located next to Cabana Bay Resort and is known for the volcano structure that serves as the hub. It takes its inspiration from the South Pacific, from the Easter Island-style statues as you enter the park to the Polynesian dishes at the restaurants. Prepare to … [Read more...] about What to See at Universal’s Volcano Bay
Visiting Gibbs Gardens
Gibbs Gardens, located in the town of Ball Ground in north Georgia, is a place you might not have heard of, but are sure to return to. The popular day trip from Atlanta, only an hour, the gardens started as the private home of the owner of a successful local landscaping company. His dream home is on 292 acres with gardens sprawling throughout, making it one of the nation’s … [Read more...] about Visiting Gibbs Gardens
What to See at Universal Studios at Universal Orlando Resort
Inspired by the backlot studios found in Hollywood, Universal Studios at Universal Orlando Resort is the original theme park, built in 1990. Most of its rides are centered around Universal and their partner companies' famous films and it was where many Nickelodeon projects were filmed. But there's more than just rides. The entire park has Easter eggs, or nods to different films … [Read more...] about What to See at Universal Studios at Universal Orlando Resort
