For a hearty breakfast before a day of sightseeing, hiking, or mountain biking, there's just one place to go in Hot Springs: The Pancake Shop. They've been serving hungry locals and visitors since 1940 and are one of the oldest family-run establishments in Arkansas. It originally opened as Mason's Pancake Shop but was purchased a few times before its current owners in … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: The Pancake Shop
Visiting Old Salem Museum and Gardens
Before there was the city of Winston-Salem, there was just Salem. Settled by members of the Moravian faith from modern Czechia, an offshoot of the Protestant denomination, Salem was originally called Wachovia. It was founded in the 1700s and included both municipal and residential buildings for members of the church. The church owned the land and could ask members to leave … [Read more...] about Visiting Old Salem Museum and Gardens
Southern Stays: The Willcox Hotel
Aiken, South Carolina became a vacation spot for Europeans and Americans in the late 1800s. The Willcox Hotel was established in 1900 by Englishman Frederick Willcox and quickly became a "winter colony" for the wealthy. A few years prior, the Highland Park, a luxury hotel nearby, burned down and their patrons were looking for a new place to stay. The hotel fell on hard … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Willcox Hotel
Visiting Florida’s Breweries
A decade ago, all you would find to drink in Florida were the big name beers. But today, nearly every corner has craft beer, whether that be a small brewpub or a large scale distribution operation. And unlike in other states, you can legally purchase beer to go directly from the brewery. While we haven't yet been to all of Florida's breweries, they're on our list! Here are … [Read more...] about Visiting Florida’s Breweries
Small Town Saturday: Watkinsville, GA
Watkinsville is a charming Georgia town located just below Athens. Deemed the “Artland of Georgia,” Watkinsville is home to many art galleries, shops, and museums including the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF). The foundation hosts an annual pottery show, Perspectives, from August to September that brings in visitors from across the southeast. The show has been … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Watkinsville, GA