Holiday pop-up bars are the newest trend sweeping the nation, transforming themselves into winter wonderlands throughout the country, including the South. Companies like Miracle are known for their over-the-top style. All have a similar menu, but the decorations vary slightly. The majority of the bars do not accept reservations, so you'll have to go early to get a spot. … [Read more...] about 54+ Christmas Pop Up Bars to Visit This Holiday Season
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Where to Go (in the South) in 2023
When I sat down to make this list two years ago, I had no idea what would happen to the travel industry. But I'm so happy to see the interest in domestic exploration, especially in the small towns of the Southeast. This year, I've selected places that may be on your radar but have new things coming as well as some real under-the-radar spots. Auburn-Opelika, … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2023
What to See and Do at Chateau Elan in Georgia
Spread across 3,500 acres between Atlanta and the North Georgia Mountains, Chateau Elan is a Braselton, Georgia, winery and attraction in its own right that deserves a detour off I-85. Opened in 1981, it was created by the founders of Elan Pharmaceuticals and takes its inspiration from France. The first vines were the native muscadine grapes, but there are now many … [Read more...] about What to See and Do at Chateau Elan in Georgia
The Most Infamous Graves in the South
There are some truly spooky places around the South, including notorious cemeteries and haunted houses. But what about the stories behind them? These infamous graves are worth a visit in their own right to learn more about the grisly history. The Grave of Mary Phagan, Marietta, Georgia If you grew up in Atlanta's northern suburbs, and even if you didn't, you probably … [Read more...] about The Most Infamous Graves in the South
Southern Stays: Hotel Forty-Five
Macon, Georgia, is known for its Antebellum homes and Georgia music landmarks. But the new Hotel Forty-Five is the newest addition to the historic downtown. The hotel gets its name from the forty-five-degree angle it sits. Several features from the building's past as a Banker’s Health & Life Insurance Company remain, including a directory with the original office … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Forty-Five