A few places might come to mind when you think of casino destinations, but did you know gaming is legal in certain parts of the South? They are allowed by law generally because they are on tribal lands or considered to be on the water, using a series of loopholes. Try your luck in any of these destinations, which have much more to offer than games of chance. Tunica, … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Gaming Towns
New Orleans
Southern Stays: The Pontchartrain Hotel
Built in 1927 as a luxury apartment building, The Pontchartrain became a hotel in the 1940s, hosting notable guests such as Frank Sinatra, The Doors, and President Gerald Ford. Native son Tennessee Williams also worked on A Streetcar Named Desire while staying at the property. Long a favorite of locals during Mardi Gras, it was restored in 2015 for a new generation of … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Pontchartrain Hotel
Film Friday: Runaway Jury
A juror in a trial involving a major gun manufacturer teams up with a civilian to change the outcome. John Cusack stars alongside Rachel Weisz, Dustin Hoffman, and Gene Hackman. Specific scenes were filmed at the New Orleans Riverwalk and the Esplanade Mall in Kenner. Filmed In: New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, and Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; additional scenes filmed in … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Runaway Jury
Film Friday: Baby Driver
A young getaway driver named Baby is trying to get out from under the control of a crime boss. But he's recruited for one last job or they'll hurt his girlfriend. Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx, Ansel Elgort, Lily James and Jon Hamm star. Much of downtown Atlanta was used for filming, including Slice Pizza, Criminal Records, and Filmed In: Atlanta and Dunwoody, Georgia; New … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Baby Driver
Film Friday: Bad Moms
Mila Kunis stars as Amy, an overworked mom trying to do it all. She joins forces with two other moms, played by Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn, to take down the PTBA mom who rules the school. Ursuline Academy, Contemporary Arts Center, and Tulane University were all used as filming locations. Filmed In: New Orleans, Louisiana; additional scenes filmed in Chicago, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Bad Moms
