The town of Buena Vista, Georgia, located southwest of Atlanta, is home to less than 2,500 residents. Originally named Pea Ridge, the town was settled in 1830 and renamed after Zachary Taylor's victory in the Mexican-American War. Most visitors come for Pasaquan, the former home of visionary artist St. EOM, but the downtown also has a few shops, restaurants, and an inn. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Buena Vista, GA
Visiting Roosevelt’s Little White House
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's longest-serving president, was afflicted with polio, which brought him to the state of Georgia. Warm Springs' namesake waters were a retreat for him, so he established the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation and his home, called the Little White House. He visited nearly every year and it was his time in the … [Read more...] about Visiting Roosevelt’s Little White House
Southern Stays: Circa 39 Hotel
Miami is full of stylish accommodations, from the chic hostels of Miami Beach to the Art Deco wonders of Collins Avenue. Circa 39 Hotel is somewhere in between, surrounded by the city's most luxurious brands but with an approachable style. The hotel is a short walk away from the famous beaches, as well as restaurants and shops, and a short drive from Wynwood and the city's … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Circa 39 Hotel
Small Town Saturday: St. Mary’s, GA
St Marys, Georgia, founded in 1787, is a historic town just north of Florida that has a population of around 18,000 residents. The town is known as the ‘gateway’ to Cumberland Island, which is the largest of Georgia’s barrier islands and is home to feral horses and famous ruins. In addition to the ferry to Cumberland, the downtown area is home to numerous shops, museums, … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: St. Mary’s, GA
Weekend Guide to LaGrange, Pine Mountain, and Columbus, Georgia
Southwest Georgia is made up of dozens of communities from the outskirts of metro Atlanta to the state line with Florida. For the purposes of this guide, we'll be including mostly the towns included in the state of Georgia's "Presidential Pathways" region. There are, however, some that have been left out but we included the most notable with the most to offer visitors. … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to LaGrange, Pine Mountain, and Columbus, Georgia