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
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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 historically … [Read more...] about Visiting Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill Neighborhood
Southern Stays: The Lodge on Little St. Simon’s Island
Coastal Georgia is rich in ecological wonders, from the waterways that are home to dolphins and other sea life to the islands that make some of the state's best vacation spots. Little St. Simon's is one such barrier island, located between St. Simon's Island and Sea Island. Originally private hunting land owned by a pencil magnate, it was passed down through the family … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Lodge on Little St. Simon’s Island
Weekend Guide to the Smokies
The Great Smoky Mountains, nicknamed the Smokies, are one of the region's most precious regions. It's made up of a number of towns around the namesake national park, including Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Townsend, and Gatlinburg. The leaves change colors for the fall and are dusted with snow in the winter, the best times to visit. But there's something to offer … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to the Smokies
Southern Stays: Dollywood’s Dreammore Resort and Spa
Country music legend Dolly Parton opened her theme park Dollywood many years ago and until recently, onsite accommodations only included cabins. But Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa opened in 2016 to allow guests to enjoy both the scenic outdoor attractions the Great Smoky Mountains are known for as well as the theme park and water park accessible by free shuttle from … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Dollywood’s Dreammore Resort and Spa
