Jackson, Mississippi, is the Magnolia State's capital with an important legacy in the Civil Rights Movement. But it's also a good base to explore other parts of the state, especially if you're traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway. It’s easy to pick up your rental car in the city or at the airport and return to your hotel in the evening for these day trips from the … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Day Trips from Jackson, Mississippi
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Visiting the Emmett Till Memory Project Locations in Mississippi
In August of 1955, fourteen-year-old Emmett Till arrived in the small town of Money, Mississippi, to stay with his great uncle. Earlier that year, two NAACP workers had been murdered in nearby Belzoni while registering people to vote. School desegregation was also underway. On the 24th, Till and some friends went to Bryant's Grocery and Meat Market for snacks, where Till was … [Read more...] about Visiting the Emmett Till Memory Project Locations in Mississippi
The South’s Best Drive-In Restaurants
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
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
6 Must-See Places for Literary Fans
The South has been home to some of America's greatest writers, penning books that are widely considered to be "classics." They take their surroundings and incorporate them into the tales. These places also might influence visitors to write their own stories. Eatonton, Georgia The town in Georgia's Lake Country was the birthplace of not just one, but two notable … [Read more...] about 6 Must-See Places for Literary Fans
