Settled in the 1850s, Castleberry Hill was once called "Snake Nation" for the prominence of snake oil salesmen. It served as the city's red-light district and industrial neighborhood for cotton warehouses. It was later named for local businessman Daniel Castleberry and was federally listed as a historic district in 1985. It's also located near Atlanta's historically … [Read more...] about Visiting Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill Neighborhood
Girlfriend Getaway Guide to South Walton, Florida
The towns of Florida's 30A highway in South Walton are the perfect place for a getaway for families and couples, but also for a girls weekend. It's a short drive from airports like Panama City Beach but you forget all about the busy highways once you see the white sand beaches of South Walton. Rosemary Beach, Seaside, and Watercolor are just a few of the communities along … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to South Walton, Florida
Weekend Guide to Helen, Georgia
We've covered Georgia's wine country extensively, but Helen and surrounding White County have plenty to offer in their own right. This includes the Alpine-inspired town of Helen, artsy Sautee Nacoochee, and quaint Cleveland. The area was originally inhabited by the Cherokee tribes and then European miners. The town of fewer than 500 residents also has one of the largest … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Helen, Georgia
Weekend Guide to Columbia and Lake Murray, South Carolina
Similar to other Southern capitals cities like Baton Rouge and Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina and its surrounding communities often get overlooked by travelers. But exciting things are happening here. In the last decade, the former industrial zone has become The Vista, the city's most sought-after district for shopping and dining. Craft breweries like River … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Columbia and Lake Murray, South Carolina
Visiting the US Space and Rocket Center
The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama is where the city's "Rocket City" nickname stems from. It opened in 1970 and its exhibitions focus on the Apollo programs as well as the rockets and military aircraft that inspired NASA. It's also home to Space Camp, the only place in the world where visitors can spend a week learning about the training and science … [Read more...] about Visiting the US Space and Rocket Center