If you look at a map of the state of Georgia, the town of Buena Vista likely won’t be on it. Less than 2,500 residents live there and there’s only one bed and breakfast, which is also one of the few restaurants. Blink when driving through downtown and you’ll miss it entirely. But the detour from Columbus was one that generations of travelers and soldiers from nearby Fort … [Read more...] about Visiting Pasaquan
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Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Georgia Wine Country
Georgia's mountains are the ideal getaway from the chaos of the city, located a short drive away. The towns like Dahlonega, Helen, Young Harris, Cleveland, and Blue Ridge are ripe with activities for you and your gal pals, but it's the wineries that are the biggest draw. Enjoy dozens of vineyards dotted around the area, each specializing in a type of wine. In addition to … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Georgia Wine Country
Visiting the National Infantry Museum
Military museums cover the region with some focusing on specific conflicts while others talk about the region's impact on that war. But the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center is set apart from all the others. Located at Fort Benning, home of the Infantry and Ranger School, Columbus, Georgia is the ideal setting for such a space. In fact, many graduations are held … [Read more...] about Visiting the National Infantry Museum
Small Town Saturday: Buena Vista, GA
The town of Buena Vista, Georgia, located southwest of Atlanta, is home to less than 2,500 residents. Originally named Pea Ridge, the town was settled in 1830 and renamed after Zachary Taylor's victory in the Mexican-American War. Most visitors come for Pasaquan, the former home of visionary artist St. EOM, but the downtown also has a few shops, restaurants, and an inn. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Buena Vista, GA
Visiting Roosevelt’s Little White House
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's longest-serving president, was afflicted with polio, which brought him to the state of Georgia. Warm Springs' namesake waters were a retreat for him, so he established the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation and his home, called the Little White House. He visited nearly every year and it was his time in the … [Read more...] about Visiting Roosevelt’s Little White House
