The drive-in restaurant is a relic of the past that harkens to the era of the road trip. Not many remain from the heyday but the South is home to many, still with their carhops serving hungry travelers. The next time you're in one of these destinations, be sure to pull over. Cardinal Drive-In, Winfield, Alabama If you want a good meal when traveling north of Tuscaloosa, … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Drive-In Restaurants
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Visiting Six Flags Over Georgia in Atlanta
Six Flags Over Georgia is one of the area’s best theme parks, located outside Atlanta in Austell. It was the company's second location, which opened in 1967. The park is open from March to October with special events in the fall and winter. It's 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta, accessible by car via I-20 or CobbLinc Bus 30, which drops off in front of the park. Six … [Read more...] about Visiting Six Flags Over Georgia in Atlanta
11 Spring Break Destinations to Feel Like a Kid
Spring break looks a bit different these days but that doesn't mean you can't look forward to your vacation just like when you were growing up. In these Southern destinations, visitors can enjoy the thrill rides of theme parks, soaring above the trees in ziplines, camping by the lake, and relaxing on the beach. Huntsville, Alabama If you missed out on going to … [Read more...] about 11 Spring Break Destinations to Feel Like a Kid
7 Must-Do Experiences in the North Georgia Mountains
The North Georgia Mountains are made up of incredible towns that are the perfect weekend getaway. Only two or so hours from Atlanta, the region is the ideal balance of a leisurely pace and easy connectivity. Whether it's your first time or you're a seasoned visitor, there's always something new to find. Here are some of our favorite experiences that you can only have in the … [Read more...] about 7 Must-Do Experiences in the North Georgia Mountains
Literary South: Pat Conroy
Few writers have captured the Lowcountry quite like Pat Conroy. He was born on October 26, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia, to his father, a Marine, and his mother, a homemaker. The Conroys, including Pat and six other children, moved around based on military postings. After high school, Pat attended The Military College of South Carolina, also known as The Citadel, in Charleston. … [Read more...] about Literary South: Pat Conroy