Visiting Macon, Georgia is an important stop for any music lovers traveling through the region. The seemingly small town played a large role in Southern rock, soul, and other genres from the 1950s to today. In order to teach visitors about the music scene in Macon, a husband and wife duo formed Rock Candy Tours. The name is a nod to Jamie Weatherford's family-owned candy … [Read more...] about Music Tours of Macon with Rock Candy Tours
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A First Timer’s Guide to Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
Held every summer, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is one of the southeast's premier events for foodies. It's a popular spot for chefs to preview menus before opening restaurants or for exciting projects to be announced. Some of the country's best culinary talent descend upon midtown Atlanta for four days. The Loews Atlanta Hotel is ground-zero for all activities, but the … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
12 National Parks to Visit in the South
The Southern United States has some of the best and undiscovered national parks and sites in the country. While there are hundreds worth a visit that span all of our states in the region, here are just a few that we recommend planning a trip to. This includes not only the traditional national parks but also national heritage areas, preserve areas, historical sites, … [Read more...] about 12 National Parks to Visit in the South
Visiting Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden
World-renowned folk artist Howard Finster was a sixth-grade dropout who became a preacher with visions. His work was featured all over the world, including SoHo galleries in New York and R.E.M. album covers, but he lived a simple life in rural north Georgia. Over the years, he transformed his house and its surrounding buildings into works of art themselves, covered in … [Read more...] about Visiting Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden
Small Town Saturday: Parrott, GA
Blink and you might miss the small South Georgia town of Parrott. The town of less than 200 people has a small downtown area with a few antique shops and restaurants. Actress Joanna Moore, mother of Tatum O'Neal, called the town home. The Creek Indians were the first to settle here, followed by the Europeans, who incorporated the town in the 1800s and changed the name to … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Parrott, GA