It’s the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2019 will be an important year for many reasons. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is new and exciting in the state. This list also serves as a personal bucket list for places we need to write about! So start … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2019
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Visiting Andersonville National Historic Site
The most visited tourist site in South Georgia is Andersonville National Historic Site, a former Civil War prison camp known as Camp Sumter. The complex includes the grounds of the camp as well as the National Prisoner of War Museum and Andersonville National Cemetery. What to See at Andersonville National Historic Site Start at the visitor's center, which has a museum … [Read more...] about Visiting Andersonville National Historic Site
Southern Stays: The Windsor Hotel
The small Georgia town of Americus, Georgia may not have many accommodation options, but the ones they have are truly unique. The Windsor Hotel was built in 1890 by a Swedish architect. Named for a local businessman, it opened to guests in 1892 to a grand ball. The architecture features Victorian and Moorish influences, including the notable tower on one side. It was one of … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Windsor Hotel
Weekend Guide to Southwest Georgia
Southwest Georgia is made up of dozens of communities from the outskirts of metro Atlanta to the state line with Florida. For the purposes of this guide, we'll be including mostly the towns included in the state of Georgia's "Presidential Pathways" region. There are, however, some that have been left out but we included the most notable with the most to offer visitors. … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Southwest Georgia