While there are plenty of places known to celebrate Christmas in the South, we can't forget about one of the other major holidays during the season: Hanukkah. The celebration in December honors the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. This post contains affiliate links. Atlanta, Georgia The city of Atlanta has a large Jewish population dating back to the … [Read more...] about The Best Places to Celebrate Hanukkah in the South
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Southern Stays: The Candler Hotel
A great addition to the hotels of downtown Atlanta is The Candler Hotel. The 17-story high-rise was the tallest in the city when it was built in 1906. It was constructed by Asa Griggs Candler, the founder of Coca-Cola. The building itself was originally created as an office complex, home to the headquarters of Central Bank and Trust. Johnnie Cochran had an office here, along … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Candler Hotel
The Best Day Hikes Near the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail is one of America's greatest hikes, running over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine. It takes hikers many months and plenty turn around shortly after starting. But you can still "hike the AT" without committing to its entire length. Check out one of the many day hikes near the Appalachian Trail that you'll find in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and … [Read more...] about The Best Day Hikes Near the Appalachian Trail
The South’s Creepiest Places to Visit
Are you afraid of ghosts? The South has some truly creepy places, whether the spooky cemeteries, haunted hotels, or even restaurants with spirits... and not the alcoholic kind! Do you dare visit these places that are reported to be haunted? Find out for yourself, but bring a friend. Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Arkansas Eureka Springs in Northwest Arkansas was … [Read more...] about The South’s Creepiest Places to Visit
Exploring Central State Hospital, Georgia’s Largest Mental Institution
Central State Hospital opened in 1842 as a “lunatic, idiot, and epileptic asylum." It's become one of the creepiest places to visit as the buildings crumble. Its first patient arrived tied to a horse and following on foot. During this time, people who were considered to be "different" were sent by their families to Central State, unsure of how to deal with them. … [Read more...] about Exploring Central State Hospital, Georgia’s Largest Mental Institution
