Country stores and general stores were the original one-stop shops in the South, offering everything from farm equipment to fresh produce. They served as the community hub as they sold the odds and ends for rural areas long before the days of online shopping. From 1865 to 1930 no institution influenced the South’s economy, politics, and the daily life of its people more … [Read more...] about The Best General Stores of Western North Carolina
Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Blue Ridge, Georgia
First settled as a railroad town in the 1800s, the town of Blue Ridge, Georgia, is a popular mountain getaway. It's a short drive from Atlanta and can be a base for exploring other North Georgia towns. The quaint downtown features shops and galleries, restaurants, and even breweries. Further afield, visitors can enjoy the great outdoors, including hikes, whitewater rafting, … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Blue Ridge, Georgia
Road Tripping from Atlanta to Charlotte
Atlanta and Charlotte are considered to be similar big cities in the South with suburban sprawl and funky neighborhoods. But you can experience their differences and similarities by seeing both. The drive from Atlanta to Charlotte takes around four hours and is fairly straightforward. It's easily accessible by taking I-85 north to I-77. Get off the main roads to see funky … [Read more...] about Road Tripping from Atlanta to Charlotte
Weekend Guide to Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, Louisiana is the heart of Cajun Country, located a little over two hours from New Orleans. Set on the outskirts of the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge, the area was inhabited by Native Americans before the Acadians settled it as Vermilionville in 1821. It was later named in honor of the French general. The French language remains a large part of life here, … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Lafayette, Louisiana
Sweet Home Alabama Filming Locations to Visit
The 2002 film Sweet Home Alabama tells of a fashion designer in New York City who must return to her small hometown to get a divorce from her high school boyfriend. In the process, she becomes reacquainted with him along with her family and former friends and merge her two worlds. It made a star of Tennessee native Reese Witherspoon, along with Patrick Dempsey, Melanie … [Read more...] about Sweet Home Alabama Filming Locations to Visit