Music is an important part of life in the South, but did you know the region is home to the country's oldest continuous live radio shows? Some are better known than others, but all still host live broadcasts that are open to the public. Tune in for yourself by clicking the relevant links below! WPAQ Merry-Go-Round, Mt. Airy, North Carolina Known as the "Voice of the … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Live Radio Hours
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Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Asheville, North Carolina
The mountains are calling and you and your girlfriends must go! Asheville, North Carolina is a quirky town tucked into the valley between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest. Perhaps the most notable reason visitors flock here is for Biltmore Estate, the nation's largest private home, but the craft beer industry is quickly becoming a secondary … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Asheville, North Carolina
Southern Stays: The Historic Brookstown Inn
Originally home to Winston-Salem's first factory, the Historic Brookstown Inn was established as a Moravian cotton mill in 1837. A few years later it became a flour mill and then an abandoned building before its 1970s designation as a historic landmark. In November 1984, the Historic Brookstown Inn opened downtown. In 2013, a cat named Sally became the hotel's mascot, which … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Historic Brookstown Inn
Visiting Old Salem Museum and Gardens
Before there was the city of Winston-Salem, there was just Salem. Settled by members of the Moravian faith from modern Czechia, an offshoot of the Protestant denomination, Salem was originally called Wachovia. It was founded in the 1700s and included both municipal and residential buildings for members of the church. The church owned the land and could ask members to leave … [Read more...] about Visiting Old Salem Museum and Gardens
12 National Parks to Visit in the South
The Southern United States has some of the best and undiscovered national parks and sites in the country. While there are hundreds worth a visit that span all of our states in the region, here are just a few that we recommend planning a trip to. This includes not only the traditional national parks but also national heritage areas, preserve areas, historical sites, … [Read more...] about 12 National Parks to Visit in the South
