Set in Richmond's Museum District, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is a sprawling facility that spans through hundreds of years of art history. They offer both guided tours and independent wandering for art lovers. Created to benefit and educate residents of the state, it was first established in 1936 in the English Renaissance building that still stands. Additional wings … [Read more...] about Visiting the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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Foraging for Edible Plants in Asheville, North Carolina
Now I’m no novice to plant life. As the pretentious hipster in Brooklyn asked me “Do you forage?” I shrug and say “Yeah I guess.” I roll my eyes at the mustachioed Instagram curated foraging style of the day. So when a “foraging experience” showed up on the itinerary for a recent press trip, I was a bit hesitant. Don’t get me wrong, I live to romp around outside looking at … [Read more...] about Foraging for Edible Plants in Asheville, North Carolina
Visiting Old Car City, Georgia’s Wildest Outdoor Museum
Old Car City in White, Georgia is unlike anywhere else you'll find in your travels. The quirky landmark claims to be the largest open-air classic car museum in the world. Calling itself a "photographer's paradise," the 6-mile plot of trails makes it easy to see why. What started as a car dealership in 1931 has been reclaimed by nature, with plants growing into rusting … [Read more...] about Visiting Old Car City, Georgia’s Wildest Outdoor Museum
A First Timer’s Guide to Shaky Knees Festival
Atlanta's Shaky Knees Music Festival, along with its electronic and hip hop and country festivals named Shaky Beats and Shaky Boots, is the city's top new festival. Located in the middle of downtown, where the 1996 Summer Olympics took place, the event has views of downtown's iconic structures like the SkyView Ferris wheel and the Westin hotel. Big-name acts like Florence and … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Shaky Knees Festival
Visiting Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill Neighborhood
Settled in the 1850s, Castleberry Hill was once called "Snake Nation" for the prominence of snake oil salesmen. It served as the city's red-light district and industrial neighborhood for cotton warehouses. It was later named for local businessman Daniel Castleberry and was federally listed as a historic district in 1985. It's also located near Atlanta's … [Read more...] about Visiting Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill Neighborhood