People know about Al Capone's imprisonment at Alcatraz and Eastern State Penitentiary and his time in Chicago. But there are a number of hotels across the region where the famous gangster had his own suites, always on the run or overseeing gambling and bootlegging operations. There were also restaurants and bars where he'd enjoy his time off in the Southern sunshine. … [Read more...] about 7 Unlikely Places in the South Tied to Al Capone
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14 of Atlanta’s Best Under the Radar Museums
Atlanta, Georgia, is known for its world-class museums, from the extensive collection at the High Museum of Art to the artifacts at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and the Atlanta History Center, to the story of our past president at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. But these are just a few of the cultural institutions … [Read more...] about 14 of Atlanta’s Best Under the Radar Museums
6 North Georgia Coffee Shops Worth the Detour
You can't start any road trip without a good cup of coffee. And while at first glance, North Georgia may be the land of chains, if you look beyond the highway, you'll find gems. We're talking former banks and train stations turned cozy shops, operations roasting their own beans, and more. Looking for more suggestions? Atlanta Coffee Shops has an excellent map of stores. … [Read more...] about 6 North Georgia Coffee Shops Worth the Detour
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
