For travelers heading south through Georgia, Albany is a detour option for somewhere to spend the night or a few hours. The city and its surrounding small towns are home to significant landmarks in Georgia history and charming locales. Albany Albany is one of the largest towns in Southwest Georgia. Settled by Creek Indians, the Flint River runs through the area. … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Albany, Georgia and Surrounds
How to Plan a Trip on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
The Bluegrass State is associated with several things including Colonel Sanders and horses, but most likely you know it for bourbon. The brown water is considered to be America's spirit and has been distilled within the state for over a century. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail was officially outlined in 1999 as a tourism product for those interested in visiting the places where … [Read more...] about How to Plan a Trip on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Southern Stays: Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel
Downtown Atlanta has been without a newly built hotel for 40 years until the opening of the Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel in January of 2024 on the site of the former Georgia Dome. It's set right next to Mercedes Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons football and Atlanta United soccer club. Spread across 42 floors, the hotel has eight restaurants and over 900 rooms … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel
Which Savannah Trolley Tour is Right For You?
Savannah, Georgia, is proud to be one of the oldest cities in the United States. As Georgia’s founding city, it has many popular historic and cultural sites. The historic district has 22 beautiful park squares, many of them with monuments to Savannah’s notable figures. History and art museums tempt tourists, along with restored 18th-century homes to explore. You can … [Read more...] about Which Savannah Trolley Tour is Right For You?
10 Destinations for Soda Lovers in the South
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