Did you know that some of the biggest names in soft drinks come from the South? You've surely heard of Coca-Cola but there are many more. Read on to find out how they came to be and where you can learn more about them. Atlanta, Georgia What we know now as Coca-Cola was invented as a headache remedy by John Pemberton at Jacob's Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta in 1886. … [Read more...] about 10 Destinations for Soda Lovers in the South
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Visiting Mississippi’s Breweries
Mississippi was late to the craft beer game, with its first post-Prohibition brewery opening in 2005. But since then, just about every corner of the state has joined the trend, ranging from large full-scale distribution breweries to cozy brewpubs and microbreweries. This isn't an exhaustive list and will continue to grow! Hattiesburg Breweries Colludium Brewing … [Read more...] about Visiting Mississippi’s Breweries
11 Historic Homes in Vicksburg You Can Actually Visit
Like so many towns along the Mississippi River, Vicksburg was home to lavish plantations and farms where cotton and other products could be shipped up or downstream to market. Cotton planters became millionaires, but at the cost of enslaved labor. Some of these historic homes in the 300-year-old town are still standing and are open to tours. They’re a popular day trip for … [Read more...] about 11 Historic Homes in Vicksburg You Can Actually Visit
6 Easy Day Trips from Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, Mississippi, is the Magnolia State's capital with an important legacy in the Civil Rights Movement. But it's also a good base to explore other parts of the state, especially if you're traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway. It’s easy to pick up your rental car in the city or at the airport and return to your hotel in the evening for these day trips from the … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Day Trips from Jackson, Mississippi
28 Unique Places to Stay in the Mississippi Delta
After writing guides for countless publications about the Mississippi Delta, it became time for our own guide to accommodations. While the region doesn't have an abundance of big-name hotels, there are unique rentals, independent hotels, and inns that put you in the heart of the music scene. The majority are located in Clarksdale. We occasionally accept … [Read more...] about 28 Unique Places to Stay in the Mississippi Delta
