Originally called Big Lick, the city of Roanoke, Virginia, was established in 1852 along the namesake river. In the 1850s, it came to prominence for its strategic location on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. It remains an important stop to this day, still on the Amtrak route. Cotton mills were also a big part of the economy. Today, Roanoke attracts students to nearby … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Roanoke, Virginia
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Gameday Guide to Hattiesburg, Mississippi
It’s fall in the South, which means a few things. The humidity has started to lessen, and the temperatures have started to drop. 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. Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is home to the University of … [Read more...] about Gameday Guide to Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Gameday Guide to Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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. One such is the third element of the Triangle (along with … [Read more...] about Gameday Guide to Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Weekend Guide to Panama City and Beaches, Florida
Panama City and Panama City Beach, Florida, are among the most beloved beach towns in the South. Popular with families and spring breakers alike, they're set between South Walton and Apalachicola as well as near the Northwest Florida Beaches Airport. Summer is a great time to visit, but the crowds can be overwhelming. Spring has fun festivals like St. Andrews Mardi Gras and … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Panama City and Beaches, Florida
Weekend Guide to Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina, is the capital city of the state, located at the crossroads of major intersections with an international airport. The name comes from Sir Walter Raleigh, an English statesman known for his association with the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke. The city was established in 1792, and was settled near where a boarding house was located. Two railroad lines … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Raleigh, North Carolina
