The National World War II Museum brings together the history of World War II with a focus on the role the United States, and the city of New Orleans, played on the Great War. It is associated with the Smithsonian Institution and opened in 2000 on the 56th anniversary of D-Day. Visitors are encouraged to spend at least three hours at the museum to fully appreciate … [Read more...] about Visiting the National World War II Museum
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A First Timer’s Guide to Decatur Book Festival
The Decatur Book Festival is held over a weekend every fall in downtown Decatur, a suburb of Atlanta, and brings in the country's best authors for a celebration of the written word. The twenty-year-old free event has lots to offer families and bibliophiles, including panels and lectures from guest authors, book signings, and stalls of books and book lover's gear for sale. … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Decatur Book Festival
Visiting the College Football Hall of Fame
The College Football Hall of Fame is the newest addition to Atlanta's tourism corridor, located next to Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. The hall of fame was previously located in South Bend, Indiana since 1995, but the 94,256 square foot facility made its move to Atlanta, where the … [Read more...] about Visiting the College Football Hall of Fame
Washington DC’s Best Museums to Visit
Washington DC is home to dozens of great museums for every interest and field. The Smithsonian Institution is affiliated with many of them, making them free to visit throughout or at certain times during the year. Check each museum's website for specific details. Here are our picks for Washington DC's best museums, many of which are underrated or off the tourist … [Read more...] about Washington DC’s Best Museums to Visit
Southern Stays: Omni Grove Park Inn
There may be no more iconic hotel in Asheville, North Carolina than the Grove Park Inn. Its trademark stone facade has entertained generations of guests. Opened in 1913, the hotel has been host to the likes of Williams Jennings Bryan, Dwight Eisenhower, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Today, the hotel is a property of the Omni hotel group and is a member of the Southern Living … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Omni Grove Park Inn
