The town of Hampton, Georgia is located an hour south of Atlanta and is known for its proximity to Atlanta Motor Speedway and the Atlanta airport's Air Traffic Control center. Named for a revolutionary war hero, the town is now home to over 7,000 people. There's a 4-H Center that hosts field trips and educational visits as well as a downtown with a growing restaurant scene. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Hampton, GA
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Southern Stays: Barnsley Resort
British cotton magnate Godfrey Barnsley established his home, then known as Woodlands, in the area in the 1840s. His wife Julia died before the mansion was finished, and it served as a reminder of her memory. The home was ransacked during the Civil War, but his descendants lived in the home until it was damaged by a tornado in 1906. It was left in ruins until it was … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Barnsley Resort
Southern Stays: The Partridge Inn
The Partridge Inn is one of Augusta's best and oldest hotels, which has a classic inn setup while including updates with modern amenities. Known as the "Grand Hotel of the Classic South," it's recently become a part of the Hilton Curio collection so Hilton Honors members can get points for their stay. Located next to Augusta State University, the hotel is atop a hill … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Partridge Inn
Southern Stays: Hotel Indigo Athens
Hotel Indigo is a unique chain of hotels that are a part of the Intercontinental Hotels Group, but each property is unique to its location. They could be in historic buildings or in hip neighborhoods, but the brand does its best to incorporate a local experience for travelers. The Athens location is no different. The design of the building itself is based upon the covered … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Indigo Athens
Visiting the Augusta Museum of History
Not every history museum is boring. In fact, the Augusta Museum of History in Augusta, Georgia has one of the largest collections in the Central Savannah River Area. It was founded in 1937 by some forward-thinking locals and has since curated an exhibit of the community's history. And there is so much more on display that visitors never get to see, brought in by people every … [Read more...] about Visiting the Augusta Museum of History