The 2000 film The Legend of Bagger Vance told of a struggling soldier turned golfer, Rannulph Junuh, who meets a caddy with what seems like special powers named Bagger Vance. Matt Damon stars alongside Will Smith, Charlize Theron, and Jack Lemmon. Based on the book of the same name, it is set in 1930s Georgia. Areas of coastal Georgia and South Carolina were used in the … [Read more...] about The Legend of Bagger Vance Filming Locations to Visit
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Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Blue Ridge, Georgia
First settled as a railroad town in the 1800s, the town of Blue Ridge, Georgia, is a popular mountain getaway. It's a short drive from Atlanta and can be a base for exploring other North Georgia towns. The quaint downtown features shops and galleries, restaurants, and even breweries. Further afield, visitors can enjoy the great outdoors, including hikes, whitewater rafting, … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Blue Ridge, Georgia
Road Tripping from Atlanta to Charlotte
Atlanta and Charlotte are considered to be similar big cities in the South with suburban sprawl and funky neighborhoods. But you can experience their differences and similarities by seeing both. The drive from Atlanta to Charlotte takes around four hours and is fairly straightforward. It's easily accessible by taking I-85 north to I-77. Get off the main roads to see funky … [Read more...] about Road Tripping from Atlanta to Charlotte
Sweet Home Alabama Filming Locations to Visit
The 2002 film Sweet Home Alabama tells of a fashion designer in New York City who must return to her small hometown to get a divorce from her high school boyfriend. In the process, she becomes reacquainted with him along with her family and former friends and merge her two worlds. It made a star of Tennessee native Reese Witherspoon, along with Patrick Dempsey, Melanie … [Read more...] about Sweet Home Alabama Filming Locations to Visit
The Gilded Age Landmarks of the South
The Gilded Age was a lavish time in American history when the nation's wealthiest families built over-the-top mansions to showcase their status. But their power wasn't limited to places like New York, Chicago, and Newport. These people also made summer homes and hotels in the South, many of which still exist today. This story is based on one I wrote for Fodor's. You can … [Read more...] about The Gilded Age Landmarks of the South
