Although, it’s been wonderful joining everyone at Southern Byways, the time has come for me to part with everyone here. Don’t fret, because Apryl will still be around and I’m just making my way over to The South Florida Traveler. So if you are looking for the best in South Florida, from restaurants and museums to hot events and new openings, please stop by to check me out. We’ll be in touch.
Photo Credit: Kruggg6 @ flickr
Roasted, boiled, baked, fried – when you enjoy your peanuts this weekend, well you can thank the 100-mile radius around Dothan, Ala., for them. Yes, that’s right – half of the peanuts grown in the U.S. are found in this area.
And there isn’t a better way to celebrate the peanut harvest than at the 65th Annual National Peanut Festival in Dothan that kicks off on October 31 and runs through November 9.
Okay, I admit that I’m a little bias toward the festival since this is my hometown. I have many memories about Midnight Madness, a certain Gravitron ride that …read more
Welcome to the first weekend of November, and boy is there a lot going on in the South. There isn’t a better way to celebrate a new month than by attending one of the many events happening around the region.
Here’s a quick glimpse of some events:
You have to eat, don’t you? Why not enjoy the food at the…
29th Annual Chili Challenge happening in Greers Ferry, Ark., on November 1.
Terlingua, Texas’ International Chili Championship on November 1.
The Great Chili Challenge in New Iberia, La., on November 1.
Delta Wings Festival in Drew, Miss., on November 1.
Vardaman …read more
Comments Off
Some people love getting dressed up for Halloween. The sense of escape that this allows you can’t be beat, but still others are waiting for this weekend to quietly drift by. Is there anything to do that doesn’t require you to replicate your favorite superhero? If you are one of those people who is looking for alternate activities this weekend, here something that might strike your fancy.
Festival Miami is the festival that launches the South Florida Arts Season. The festival began on October 9th and will conclude on November 3rd and helps to expand academic opportunities and cultural enrichment through …read more
Comments Off
Okay, it’s two days until Halloween, and you STILL don’t know what you doing this weekend.
Well, it’s not too late to partake in some “spooky” activities around the region. Need some last minutes ideas? Here some to consider.
How ’bout bunking with ghosts: So, you all ready know about the ghostly happenings as such places as the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Ark., Hotel Galvez In Galveston, Texas, and Myrtle Plantation in St. Francisville, La. But, do you know about the “Pink Lady” at the Grove Park Inn & Spa in Asheville, N.C., or how about the Colonel …read more
At first glance, the two-year old Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia in Sautee Nacoochee (near Helen) doesn’t look like your typical museum. It definitely takes advantage of its surrounding, the Sautee Nacoochee Valley, with lots of glass, natural light and open spaces. So it would only make sense that the museum would be recognized for its architecture. The museum, designed by Robert M. Cain, architect in Atlanta,Ga., was recently awarded American Institute of Architects Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture. This was one of only two honor awards given out this year. The award is the highest design award …read more
Comments Off
You’ve spent the last month trying to put together that perfect costume, and now the time has come. Halloween is right around the corner, but where will you be strutting your stuff? Here’s a run-down of some of the parties in town:
Trick or Treat on 2nd Street: If you are in the Fort Lauderdale area on the 31st, make sure to bring your Boo down to Himmarshee Village in Downtown Fort Lauderdale for an outdoor street festival. There will be a costume contest ($5,000 grand prize) and a chance at $50,000 cash for the 1st 1,000 visitors.
Halloween Party at The …read more
Comments Off
(Due to technical difficulties, Tales from the Road was delayed)
Seems as if all I have done on my beach trip is eat. Which I guess isn’t that bad, but I did have the opportunity to enjoy Pier Park, walk (and relax) on the beach and take in a quick game of putt-putt.
However, food was a very important part of this trip, as it is with every trip.
You know, I’ve talked about lunch, dinner and now it’s time to discuss the most meal of the day – breakfast.
I’m going to introduce you to two different places in Panama City Beach. …read more
Comments Off
(Due to technical difficulties, Tales from the Road was delayed)
It was decision time. Should I have she-crab soup from Firefly? Oh, wait a minute – look at those hush puppies at Pier 77! Now, those look good. Wonder if I can just have an order (or two) of those? There’s the Boatyard, but oh no, they didn’t bring their frozen key lime pie on a stick, but their shrimp and grits martini sounds quite interesting.
But wait - there’s more to see.
Oh, look, there’s Hammerhead Fred’s, and what’s that over there? Someone serving the “original Krabby Patties.”
What …read more
1 Comment