Originally called Big Lick, the city of Roanoke, Virginia, was established in 1852 along the namesake river. In the 1850s, it came to prominence for its strategic location on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. It remains an important stop to this day, still on the Amtrak route. Cotton mills were also a big part of the economy. Today, Roanoke attracts students to nearby … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Roanoke, Virginia
Gameday Guide to Hattiesburg, Mississippi
It’s fall in the South, which means a few things. The humidity has started to lessen, and the temperatures have started to drop. The students are back in school. And college football season is upon us. No matter what team you root for, the region has so many great college towns with plenty to offer beyond the campus. Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is home to the University of … [Read more...] about Gameday Guide to Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Arkansas’ Best Charming Towns (Beyond Eureka Springs)
You've probably heard of Eureka Springs, the picture-perfect Victorian resort town tucked into the mountains of Northwest Arkansas. But Arkansas is full of charming towns, full of history, and main streets where locals and visitors alike can browse the shops and dine out at restaurants. From the mountains to the cities, explore the roads of the state to see these lovely … [Read more...] about Arkansas’ Best Charming Towns (Beyond Eureka Springs)
Where to Stay in The North Carolina Triangle
After writing guides about The Triangle, including the best places to stay around the city, it became time for our own guide to accommodations in the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. There is a large diversity in the types and prices of properties spanning every loyalty program. We’ve denoted which ones are our picks and which ones come highly recommended on … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in The North Carolina Triangle
Southern Stays: Hotel Roanoke
The grand Hotel Roanoke was built in 1882 in Roanoke, Virginia for the Norfolk and Southern Railroad, located right next to the train tracks that service Amtrak and freight lines to this day. The Tudor Revival building originally had 34 rooms but now has over 300. In the 1990s, it was donated to Virginia Tech's hospitality school and is on the National Register of Historic … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Roanoke