If you're looking for a unique way to spend the holidays, the south has plenty to offer those who want to celebrate the season. While you can find light displays, tree lightings, and ice skatings in most major cities, these experiences are more unique to their respective locations. Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina The famous Asheville hotel hosts a yearly … [Read more...] about Best Places to Spend Christmas in the South
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Small Town Saturday: Edisto Island, SC
Edisto Island is a barrier island off the coast of Charleston. It is less developed than other beach towns, particularly Isle of Palms and Kiawah Island. The name of the island comes from a Native American tribe that settled here. Today the population is around 2,000 and it swells during the summer months with vacation renters. There is one resort, one grocery store, and a … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Edisto Island, SC
The South’s Spookiest Cemeteries
Since the South is an area steeped with history, it makes sense that there would be plenty of spooky stories. In honor of Halloween, we're sharing our picks for the South's spookiest cemeteries. You can explore these cities of the dead and find the graves of the city's notable residents and could even spot a ghost. Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia As one of … [Read more...] about The South’s Spookiest Cemeteries
Classic Eats: Bowen’s Island Restaurant
Generations of locals and tourists alike flock to the Bowen's Island Restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, which has been featured on countless television shows and movies including Outer Banks, Dear John, Southern Charm, and Man vs. Food. The restaurant has won awards and accolades from everyone from Southern Living to the James Beard Foundation's American … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Bowen’s Island Restaurant
Southern Stays: Charleston’s Not So Hostel
Charleston, South Carolina may be a college town, but it's catering more and more to the upscale luxury crowd these days, specifically with five-star hotels and James Beard award-winning restaurants with long waiting lists. But in 2002, owner Claire Cunningham decided to take her experiences staying in hostels in Europe to open the city's first budget-friendly … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Charleston’s Not So Hostel
