Originally settled in the 1700s by the Moravian Church, Winston-Salem brought together two separate cities. It developed throughout the 1800s and 1900s with the rise of the tobacco industry as companies like R.J. Reynolds. It became one of the largest cities in the region throughout the 1920s and is a part of the area known as the Triad, which also includes Greensboro and … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Weekend Guide to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
While the beaches of Florida tend to get all the glory, once you've seen an Alabama Gulf Coast sunset, you don't want to see anything else. The area, from the state lines of Florida to Mississippi, may be a tiny stretch of sand, but it's among the best in the region. Settled in the 1800s as a part of the Mississippi territory, tourism has been the main industry for … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
Gameday Guide to Athens, Georgia
It’s fall in the South, which means a few things. The humidity has started to lessen and the temperatures started to lower. The students are back in school. And college football season is upon us. No matter what team you root for, the region has so many great college towns with plenty to offer beyond the campus. Next up is Athens, a city all of us writers are familiar with. … [Read more...] about Gameday Guide to Athens, Georgia
Weekend Guide to Atlanta’s Southern Suburbs
Atlanta, Georgia, is a sprawling metropolis made up of miles upon miles of suburbs. Most visitors don't wander "outside the perimeter" during their trips, but you'll find hidden gems, especially in the southern suburbs of Clayton, Coweta, and Henry counties. There's the inspiration for Gone with the Wind, one of the largest NASCAR tracks in the country, and a small town … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Atlanta’s Southern Suburbs
Weekend Guide to Orlando and Surrounds, Florida
Orlando, Florida, is one of the most visited destinations in the United States, especially for its theme parks. Established in 1875, the once small town was the site of a fort during the Seminole Wars. Now home to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, there is no shortage of activities within these parks alone. But the greater Orlando area, which includes … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Orlando and Surrounds, Florida
