There was a time when the robber barons and oil tycoons from the North would own a second home down South to spend half of the year. It was America's Gilded Age and the homes have the opulence to match the time period. The land was plenty and the weather was mild for these "snowbirds," who created lavish summer getaways in the region. Since that time, everyone from … [Read more...] about The South’s 5 Most Stunning Mansions (That You Can Tour!)
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Visiting the Kennedy Space Center
One of the top tourist attractions in the Orlando area, outside of Disney World, of course, is Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Complex, located less than an hour from the city. For the past 50 years, it has served as the hub of all rocket and shuttle launches in the United States. It boasts acres of interactive exhibits and behind-the-scenes tours for … [Read more...] about Visiting the Kennedy Space Center
Touring Georgia’s Antebellum Trail
Georgia's Antebellum Trail is one of the oldest parts of the state and has some of the most historically preserved buildings in the South. Travelers can start in Athens, home to the University of Georgia, and end in music mecca Macon or travel in the opposite direction. Athens Athens is home to the University of Georgia and was the stomping grounds for music … [Read more...] about Touring Georgia’s Antebellum Trail
Visiting Atlanta’s High Museum of Art
Atlanta, Georgia's High Museum of Art is one of the best art museums in the south as well as one of the city's top attractions. The museum was founded in 1905 but didn't have a museum space until 1926. Mrs. Joseph M. High donated her home and it was subsequently named after her. In 1955, the museum moved into a brick structure nearby to house its expanded collection. The … [Read more...] about Visiting Atlanta’s High Museum of Art
Visiting the Charleston Museum
The Charleston Museum is known as "America's First Museum," having been founded in 1773. Charleston, South Carolina, was still a British colony, so the collection was mostly pieces from Europe. It was inspired by the famous British Museum, founded 20 years prior, which explains the replicas of sarcophagi and Egyptian artifacts. The museum was housed on the College of … [Read more...] about Visiting the Charleston Museum
