The West End is one of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods, especially important for the city's African-American history. Today the area is home to new development, including restaurants, breweries, and walking trails. The History of the West End Named after London's Theater District, Atlanta's West End is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. It was settled in 1835 … [Read more...] about Visiting Atlanta’s Historic West End
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Free Savannah Walking Tours
One of my favorite things to do when visiting a new city is to go on a walking tour. Free Savannah Walking Tours delivers just as the name implies, free walking tours of the city. I met up with my ponytailed guide Chris in Johnson Square on a Saturday morning with a large group from all over the world, including foreign exchange students who were attending university in … [Read more...] about Free Savannah Walking Tours
Forrest Gump Filming Locations to Visit
One of the best films ever made was set and filmed all around the United States but put a heavy emphasis on the South. While many of the locations were changed or developed for the film or on private property, there is a handful of Forrest Gump filming locations you can visit on your own, especially in Savannah. But that's not all. Fripp Island was used for the Vietnam … [Read more...] about Forrest Gump Filming Locations to Visit
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Savannah Landmarks
Perhaps no book has played more of a role in tourism in Savannah, Georgia than John Berendt's Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The Southern Gothic book, known simply as "The Book," is based on true events surrounding antiques dealer Jim Williams and the murder of Danny Hansford in Savannah. The subsequent four trials and eventual acquittal stirred up the quiet … [Read more...] about Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Savannah Landmarks
A First Timer’s Guide to Savannah Food and Wine Festival
Now in its third year, the Savannah Food and Wine Festival celebrates the foodie city's humble beginnings and its rise to one of the South's most beloved destinations. The weekend event, set around town but mostly in the historic squares, includes chef demonstrations, cocktail parties and the Taste of Savannah event, the biggest of the festival. It lasts all afternoon, so you … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Savannah Food and Wine Festival
