There are some truly spooky places around the South, including notorious cemeteries and haunted houses. But what about the stories behind them? These infamous graves are worth a visit in their own right to learn more about the grisly history. The Grave of Mary Phagan, Marietta, Georgia If you grew up in Atlanta's northern suburbs, and even if you didn't, you probably … [Read more...] about The Most Infamous Graves in the South
Mississippi
O Brother, Where Art Thou Filming Locations to Visit
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is the Coen Brothers' adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey, set in rural Mississippi in the 1930s. Three convicts escape and encounter a variety of obstacles on their way home, including sirens, a Cyclops, and the Ku Klux Klan. The movie stars George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, John Goodman, and Holly Hunter and has an incredible … [Read more...] about O Brother, Where Art Thou Filming Locations to Visit
Southern Stays: The Roost Boutique Hotel
Open since 2017, the Roost Boutique Hotel is an 19-room property in downtown Ocean Springs, Mississippi, not far from the casino city of Biloxi. Spread across multiple buildings, the hotel places a heavy emphasis on high design and Southern charm. The boutique hotel is a short walk from downtown and is covered in artwork inspired by Walter Anderson, authorized by the family. … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Roost Boutique Hotel
Visiting Mississippi’s Breweries
Mississippi was late to the craft beer game, with its first post-Prohibition brewery opening in 2005. But since then, just about every corner of the state has joined the trend, ranging from large full-scale distribution breweries to cozy brewpubs and microbreweries. This isn't an exhaustive list and will continue to grow! Hattiesburg Breweries Colludium Brewing … [Read more...] about Visiting Mississippi’s Breweries
11 Historic Homes in Vicksburg You Can Actually Visit
Like so many towns along the Mississippi River, Vicksburg was home to lavish plantations and farms where cotton and other products could be shipped up or downstream to market. Cotton planters became millionaires, but at the cost of enslaved labor. Some of these historic homes in the 300-year-old town are still standing and are open to tours. They’re a popular day trip for … [Read more...] about 11 Historic Homes in Vicksburg You Can Actually Visit
