While Lexington and Louisville are known for bourbon and horses, and Bowling Green is known as the gateway to Mammoth Cave, northern Kentucky has interesting towns worth exploring. Following the curves of the Ohio River, it was an important place for trading, shipping bourbon, and other goods. Today, these communities have their own Bourbon Trail as well as charming … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Northern Kentucky
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Weekend Guide to Roanoke, Virginia
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
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
