Named by Southern Living as one of the region's best events, the Marietta Pilgrimage, held in a suburb of Atlanta, has been a beloved tradition for over 30 years. The holiday tour of homes signals the beginning of the holiday season, providing visitors with a look into carefully restored private homes in one of the city's historic districts. These homes date back as far as the … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Marietta Pilgrimage
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Visiting Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
Located atop the scenic Lookout Mountain, Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights is a 23-year tradition not to be missed for families or grown ups alike. The tour route, which differs slightly from the daytime route, begins at the original 1932 Gatehouse. Visitors then travel through four distinct sections. You can choose from the prescribed route or hop from section to … [Read more...] about Visiting Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
The South’s Best Theme Park Halloween Attractions
Fans of Halloween can find all ranges of spooky attractions at the South's best theme parks. Some are family-friendly, while others are downright terrifying. We're rounding up the best and scariest theme park Halloween celebrations from around the South. Be sure to mention any we left out below in the comments! Universal Studios– Orlando, Florida Universal Orlando … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Theme Park Halloween Attractions
A First Timer’s Guide to Natchitoches Christmas Festival
While Louisiana, and the South as a whole, is full of great places to go see holiday lights, Natchitoches is known around the country for its festivities. The Natchitoches Christmas Festival lasts over a month and features different events each week. It all starts with "Turn On the Holidays," the official start to the festivities where the light displays that line the Cane … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Natchitoches Christmas Festival
Riding the Tweetsie Ghost Train
Tweetsie has a unique hold on my mind. It’s the source of traffic in the fall. It’s the gravel lot my college boyfriend taught me to drive stick shift in. It holds the temporary traffic light whose removal signals the end of the tourist season in the High Country. As an undergrad at Appalachian State, I never made it over to Tweetsie. The $34 price tag was out of reach. So … [Read more...] about Riding the Tweetsie Ghost Train
