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
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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
Visiting Hills and Dales Estate
Originally home to private Ferrell Gardens in the 1800s, the Callaway family purchased the property in 1912 and started building their Italianate estate shortly afterward around the existing gardens. The white stucco exterior and red tile roof stand out amongst the otherwise green surroundings. The family found success in five-and-dime stores, agricultural equipment and … [Read more...] about Visiting Hills and Dales Estate
Visiting GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico
Mobile, Alabama has a long tradition of maritime culture including shipping and seafood. GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico opened to provide hands-on exhibits on all aspects of the industry. Planning began in 1990, followed by construction in 2010. The museum opened to the public in September of 2015 and is the only one of its kind devoted to the … [Read more...] about Visiting GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico
Is the CityPass Worth It?
For travelers visiting cities where you want to see many tourist attractions in a short amount of time, it's easy to use combination tickets. One such is CityPass, which offers passes in Atlanta and Tampa, that gets you into the attractions at one price and often allows you to skip the line. It can seem like a high price to pay, especially if you're buying multiple passes … [Read more...] about Is the CityPass Worth It?
