Earlier this year, I wrote a story for Fodor's about America's best music cities beyond the places you usually hear about. The South, in particular, is a region rich in music culture, especially in Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, and New Orleans. But these places are far from the only ones. Even this list isn't exhaustive, leaving out other musically inclined destinations like … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Lesser-Known Music Cities
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Following the Trail of Tears
The American South was originally inhabited by Native American tribes that were here long before the arrival of Europeans and the establishment of colonies in places like Jamestown and Charleston. In the Carolinas, it was mostly Cherokees, while the Creek tribes inhabited Georgia and Alabama. They had their own government and language and mostly existed peacefully without … [Read more...] about Following the Trail of Tears
Best Places to Disconnect in the South
This time of year is great for getting out of town, away from the chaos and noise of our everyday lives. Leave your phone behind and cozy up with your family and friends, or even solo. Use this time to connect with the surroundings or read a good book. No matter what you're looking for, you'll find this type of solitude and quiet all around the South. Waynesville, North … [Read more...] about Best Places to Disconnect in the South
Visiting Dollywood’s Splash Country
Located adjacent to Dollywood, the family-friendly theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee owned by country music star Dolly Parton, Dollywood Splash Country is a seasonal water park where visitors come to cool off. There are over 25 water slides spread across the 35 acres. The park is open from mid-May to the end of August. Buying Tickets One day tickets to the water park are … [Read more...] about Visiting Dollywood’s Splash Country
Visiting Dollywood in Pigeon Forge
Dollywood is a 150-acre family-friendly theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee owned by country music star Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment, the group behind other parks like Silver Dollar City, Stone Mountain, and Wild Adventures. Nearly three million travelers come to the park from March to December, the park's operating months. It's one of the most popular … [Read more...] about Visiting Dollywood in Pigeon Forge