Charleston is one of the South's most popular cities for visitors and constantly holds events and festivals like Spoleto USA, Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Cooper River Bridge Run, and the Southeastern Wildlife Expo. It's been named one of the friendliest cities and is a favorite of travel publications. It's also home to dozens of internationally recognized and … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Charleston, South Carolina
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Weekend Guide to Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, Tennessee, is located less than two hours from Atlanta and from Nashville. Made famous by the 1941 song "Chattanooga Choo Choo," the city was the site of a gruesome Civil War battle. It was a railroad and industrial hub for many years but fell into disrepair in the twentieth century. In 2005, a plan was made to redevelop the waterfront area that is now home to … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Chattanooga, Tennessee
Weekend Guide to Georgia’s Lake Country
Georgia's Lake Country is made up of a dozen towns around lakes Oconee and Sinclair, including Greensboro, Madison, Eatonton, and Milledgeville. An hour from Atlanta, the lakes offer the ideal weekend getaway from the fast pace of the city. Each small town has something different to offer and you'll always find something to do. You can find award-winning golf courses, … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Georgia’s Lake Country
Weekend Guide to Miami, Florida
Miami is an adult's playground, with sun, surf, luxury hotels, award-winning restaurants, and nightclubs open well into the evening. As the biggest city in Florida, you can expect that there's plenty to do on your weekend in Miami and there's always a festival or event going on. Settled by the Spanish in the 1500s, Miami is a major cruise port and is the last stop before … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Miami, Florida
Weekend Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana
While a weekend is never long enough in the Crescent City, sometimes you have to make do. The French settled the area now known as Louisiana in the 1700s, which is one of many influences still prevalent today. The port became a major player in the slave trade and later gained attention during the landmark Plessy vs. Ferguson Supreme Court case. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana
