Charleston is one of the South's most popular cities for visitors and constantly holds events and festivals like Spoleto USA, Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Cooper River Bridge Run, and the Southeastern Wildlife Expo. It's been named one of the friendliest cities and is a favorite of travel publications. It's also home to dozens of internationally recognized and … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Charleston, South Carolina
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Best Places to Spend Christmas in the South
If you're looking for a unique way to spend the holidays, the south has plenty to offer those who want to celebrate the season. While you can find light displays, tree lightings, and ice skatings in most major cities, these experiences are more unique to their respective locations. Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina The famous Asheville hotel hosts a yearly … [Read more...] about Best Places to Spend Christmas in the South
Classic Eats: Beacon Drive In
The Spartanburg, South Carolina landmark opened in 1946 as the second-largest drive-in restaurant in the country, following The Varsity in Atlanta. They also still offer curbside service. The Beacon Drive In is the largest single seller of iced tea in the country, serving up 62,500 gallons per year. It's been a stop for visiting celebrities and especially touring politicians … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Beacon Drive In
Small Town Saturday: Sheldon, SC
Sheldon is a small unincorporated community of 5,000 people outside of Beaufort, South Carolina. The area is still very rural and made up of farms and former plantations. Nearby are the Old Sheldon Church Ruins. Another odd attraction is the African village of Oyotunji, a part of the New World Yoruba initiative created in 1970. A dozen or so families live in the village, which … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Sheldon, SC
Small Town Saturday: Bowman, SC
Located between Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina is the small town of Bowman. The town of less than 1,000 residents was once a thriving rice-producing community. Today it has a few shops, but is known for the UFO Welcome Center, a manmade tourist attraction in a resident's backyard. Jody Pendarvis built the "alien rest stop" in 1994 and began charging admission for … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Bowman, SC
