Minden, Louisiana is the parish seat of Webster Parish. The town was founded in 1836 and has a population of over 13,000. The historic downtown has been featured in a number of television and films, including Dark Places. Hank Williams Sr. was married in Minden and the town has its own Coca-Cola bottling plant. Minden has dozens of shops and restaurants, including Second … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Minden, Louisiana
A First Timer’s Guide to Natchitoches Christmas Festival
While Louisiana, and the South as a whole, is full of great places to go see holiday lights, Natchitoches is known around the country for its festivities. The Natchitoches Christmas Festival lasts over a month and features different events each week. It all starts with "Turn On the Holidays," the official start to the festivities where the light displays that line the Cane … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Natchitoches Christmas Festival
Weekend Guide to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Often overlooked by visitors to Miami, the city's neighbor to the south, Fort Lauderdale, is the headquarters for mega-yachts and home to a number of professional athletes and millionaires. Port Everglades serves as the area's cruise port. The city is named for the forts built during the Second Seminole War. Today, it has a thriving tourism economy and is the gateway to the … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
5 Places to Shop for Small Business Saturday
In an effort to support small businesses in a time of mass consumerism and big box stores, Small Business Saturday was born. It's the counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so here are a few of our favorite Southern shops to frequent this Saturday. There you'll find local gifts and handmade products. The Beehive, Atlanta, Georgia Located at the Edgewood Retail … [Read more...] about 5 Places to Shop for Small Business Saturday
Visiting the Georgia Museum of Art
Established in 1948, the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens, Georgia became the state's official art museum in 1982. It's located on the campus of the University of Georgia's Lamar Dodd School of Art. What to See at the Georgia Museum of Art The permanent collection boasts works of American art, including paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries with an emphasis on … [Read more...] about Visiting the Georgia Museum of Art