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. Christmas sweaters The majority of the bars do not accept reservations, so you'll have to go … [Read more...] about 54+ Christmas Pop Up Bars to Visit This Holiday Season
Mississippi
Visiting the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Located alongside the Mississippi Museum of History, the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson is a must-see museum for all Americans. The state was ground zero for some of the most significant events, both tragic and triumphant. The exhibits focus on the period from 1945 to 1970. Opened in 2017, the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum was designed by African-American … [Read more...] about Visiting the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Visiting the Grammy Museum Mississippi
Following the success of the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, the 28,000 square-foot Grammy Museum Mississippi opened in March 2016 to much success. It focuses on the importance of musicians from the state in the world stage. The museum is a significant stop for any music fans visiting the Mississippi Delta. Visitors first experience a gallery showcasing the different … [Read more...] about Visiting the Grammy Museum Mississippi
Literary South: Tennessee Williams
Credit: Orlando Fernandez, http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3c28957, Public Domain, Link Tennessee Williams was born Thomas Lanier Williams on March 26, 1911, in Columbus, Mississippi. His family was connected to Sidney Lanier, the poet from Macon, Georgia, and John Sevier, the first governor of Tennessee. His grandfather was the local Episcopal reverend and the family lived … [Read more...] about Literary South: Tennessee Williams
Southern Stays: Cotton House Hotel
Opened in July 2019 on the site of a former general store, the Cotton House Hotel is named for Cotton Row, where farmers come to sell their crops in downtown Cleveland, Mississippi. The impeccably designed property is a part of Marriott's Tribute Collection and one of only a handful in the region. It's also the perfect base to explore the rich history of the surrounding … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Cotton House Hotel
