People know about Al Capone's imprisonment at Alcatraz and Eastern State Penitentiary and his time in Chicago. But there are a number of hotels across the region where the famous gangster had his own suites, always on the run or overseeing gambling and bootlegging operations. There were also restaurants and bars where he'd enjoy his time off in the Southern sunshine. … [Read more...] about 7 Unlikely Places in the South Tied to Al Capone
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14 of Atlanta’s Best Under the Radar Museums
Atlanta, Georgia, is known for its world-class museums, from the extensive collection at the High Museum of Art to the artifacts at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and the Atlanta History Center, to the story of our past president at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. But these are just a few of the cultural institutions … [Read more...] about 14 of Atlanta’s Best Under the Radar Museums
Southern Stays: Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel
Downtown Atlanta has been without a newly built hotel for 40 years until the opening of the Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel in January of 2024 on the site of the former Georgia Dome. It's set right next to Mercedes Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons football and Atlanta United soccer club. Spread across 42 floors, the hotel has eight restaurants and over 900 rooms … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel
10 Destinations for Soda Lovers in the South
Did you know that some of the biggest names in soft drinks come from the South? You've surely heard of Coca-Cola but there are many more. Read on to find out how they came to be and where you can learn more about them. Atlanta, Georgia What we know now as Coca-Cola was invented as a headache remedy by John Pemberton at Jacob's Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta in 1886. … [Read more...] about 10 Destinations for Soda Lovers in the South
The Most Infamous Graves in the South
There are some truly spooky places around the South, including notorious cemeteries and haunted houses. But what about the stories behind them? These infamous graves are worth a visit in their own right to learn more about the grisly history. The Grave of Mary Phagan, Marietta, Georgia If you grew up in Atlanta's northern suburbs, and even if you didn't, you probably … [Read more...] about The Most Infamous Graves in the South
