Central State Hospital opened in 1842 as a “lunatic, idiot, and epileptic asylum." It's become one of the creepiest places to visit as the buildings crumble. Its first patient arrived tied to a horse and following on foot. During this time, people who were considered to be "different" were sent by their families to Central State, unsure of how to deal with them. … [Read more...] about Exploring Central State Hospital, Georgia’s Largest Mental Institution
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Atlanta Movie Tours Upside Down Tour
Following the success of their The Walking Dead and Marvel-themed tours, Atlanta Movie Tours launched the Upside Down Tour, which visits the locations from the hit Netflix series Stranger Things. The show is set in fictional Hawkins, Indiana but was filmed throughout the greater Atlanta, Georgia area. In addition to visiting locations and showing clips from the film, the guides … [Read more...] about Atlanta Movie Tours Upside Down Tour
Snorkeling with Manatees in Crystal River
Crystal River, Florida is known as the place to see manatees in the wild. The small community in central Florida, a short drive from Orlando and Gainesville, swells in the winter when over 800 of the West Indian manatees seek out the warm water of the natural springs that are found throughout the river. Now a protected area, tours run to see these creatures in their … [Read more...] about Snorkeling with Manatees in Crystal River
Atlanta Movie Tours’ Big Zombie 3 Tour
Fans of The Walking Dead have spoken, expressing interest in visiting even more filming locations from the hit cable show. So Atlanta Movie Tours took notice, launching a third tour over a year ago. Whereas Big Zombie 1 focuses on the first two seasons and other zombie shows and Big Zombie 2 highlights locations from the third and following seasons, Big Zombie 3 is for … [Read more...] about Atlanta Movie Tours’ Big Zombie 3 Tour
Marietta Food Tours
I've been on countless food tours around the South, but I had the unique opportunity to take one in my hometown. I'm a native of Marietta, a suburb of Atlanta, and am frequently telling others of the great eateries nearby. But there were some I hadn't even been to. That's where Marietta Food Tours comes in. I've known Brian and Cecilie for a while, so I was excited to see what … [Read more...] about Marietta Food Tours
