Augusta, Georgia, takes the world stage every spring for The Masters, considered to be the top tournament in golf. It's been held every April since 1934 at Augusta National Golf Club, with famous names like Bobby Jones, Arnold Palmer, and Tiger Woods taking to the greens. The golf club was founded on the site of an abandoned plant nursery and peach orchard known as … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to The Masters Tournament
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Weekend Guide to Northern Kentucky
While Lexington and Louisville are known for bourbon and horses, and Bowling Green is known as the gateway to Mammoth Cave, northern Kentucky has interesting towns worth exploring. Following the curves of the Ohio River, it was an important place for trading, shipping bourbon, and other goods. Today, these communities have their own Bourbon Trail as well as charming … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Northern Kentucky
The South’s Best Art Festivals
New York and Los Angeles may be known for their art scenes, but the South has something to say when it comes to the arts. The region is responsible for self-taught and primitive artists as well as those who followed the traditional arts education path at places like the Savannah College of Art and Design or Ringling College of Art and Design. The Best Arts Festivals in the … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Art Festivals
6 Easy Day Trips from Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia has so much to see that it's easy to spend your trip within the city limits. But drive less than an hour outside of town and you'll have a completely different experience. There are so many places to see in less than two hours, but we've included a few of our favorites. It's easy to pick up your rental car downtown or at the airport and … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Day Trips from Atlanta
James Brown Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
One of music's most legendary figures, James Brown, was born in tough conditions near Augusta, Georgia, before his rise to fame. He grew up with an aunt in a brothel and struggled to make money. He took up odd jobs, including singing and dancing. He was arrested for robbery at age 16, but it was in a juvenile detention center that he formed a gospel group that would start … [Read more...] about James Brown Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
