Classic Eats is a series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. Carter's Grill and Restaurant is Albany, Georgia's most beloved soul food establishment. Located near the Albany Civil Rights Institute, this is a popular lunch spot for its massive portions and reasonable prices. The dishes are made … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Carter’s Grill and Restaurant
Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Asheville, North Carolina
The mountains are calling and you and your girlfriends must go! Asheville, North Carolina is a quirky town tucked into the valley between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest. Perhaps the most notable reason visitors flock here is for Biltmore Estate, the nation's largest private home, but the craft beer industry is quickly becoming a secondary … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Asheville, North Carolina
Elvis Presley Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. His twin brother died in childbirth. Elvis lived with his parents in a small shotgun home until 1949 when the family moved to Memphis. It was here that he went to see blues musicians on Beale Street, forever influencing his sound. In 1953, he visited Sun Studio and later recorded his first of many … [Read more...] about Elvis Presley Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Visiting the Living History Park in North Augusta
Created in 1991, the Living History Park in North Augusta, near Aiken, is a unique attraction that focuses on the area's colonial history. Here you'll find different structures created to give visitors an idea of what everyday life was like back then, similar to Colonial Williamsburg or Old Salem. What to See at the Living History Park There's a tavern, barn, … [Read more...] about Visiting the Living History Park in North Augusta
Southern Stays: The Historic Brookstown Inn
Originally home to Winston-Salem's first factory, the Historic Brookstown Inn was established as a Moravian cotton mill in 1837. A few years later it became a flour mill and then an abandoned building before its 1970s designation as a historic landmark. In November 1984, the Historic Brookstown Inn opened downtown. In 2013, a cat named Sally became the hotel's mascot, which … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Historic Brookstown Inn