The South has always been ideal for road trips with its winding backroads and quirky attractions. While travel is still limited in many parts of the country, these places are easy to visit by car while still taking the necessary precautions. Alligator Alley, Florida As one of Florida's most desolate stretches of road, Alligator Alley seems like an unusual choice for … [Read more...] about 10 Essential Southern Road Trips to Take ASAP
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The 6 Best Instagram Spots on Jekyll Island, Georgia
Jekyll Island is one of the most charming of Georgia's Golden Isles, with quiet beaches and untamed stretches of coastal forest. But it's also full of places to snap selfies to share with friends back home. Here are a few of our favorite places to pose around the island. For more of our favorite photos from Jekyll Island and beyond, follow us on Instagram! Driftwood … [Read more...] about The 6 Best Instagram Spots on Jekyll Island, Georgia
40+ Drive-In Movie Theaters to Visit This Summer
Drive-in movies are back! There's no better way to catch a new or old film on the big screen from the privacy of your vehicle. And the South is crawling with these theaters now finding new life. Check out one in a town near you! Alabama 411 Twin Drive In, Centre The 411 Drive-In is near the Coosa River, across from Fort Payne and the Georgia state line. It's open … [Read more...] about 40+ Drive-In Movie Theaters to Visit This Summer
Georgia’s Most Charming Towns (That Aren’t Savannah)
Don't get us wrong. We love Savannah. So much so that we've written dozens of posts about the Hostess City. But it isn't Georgia's only charming town. Not even by a long shot. There are plenty of towns worth a visit that are matched in terms of top-notch restaurants, historic inns, and attractions. Come see a few of our favorites, most of which are a short drive from major … [Read more...] about Georgia’s Most Charming Towns (That Aren’t Savannah)
Fried Green Tomatoes Filming Locations to Visit
Fried Green Tomatoes is one of the quintessential Southern films, released in 1991. Based on the book Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg, an unhappy housewife seeks the advice of an elderly woman at a nursing home. Ninny Threadgoode describes the life of Idgie Threadgoode, who grew up in 1920s Alabama. Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart … [Read more...] about Fried Green Tomatoes Filming Locations to Visit
