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Southern Byways

Archive for the ‘Free Attractions’ Category

July 3rd, 2008

Even More July 4th Celebrations Throughout the South

Still looking for something to do tomorrow? Well, here are some last minute ideas:
 

 

If you happen to be around the Atlanta, Ga. area, the Centennial Olympic Park is hosting a 4th of July Celebration that includes family activities, free concert performance by the Atlanta Symphony Youth Organization and of course, fireworks. Another alternative is […]

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May 5th, 2008

Off-the-Beaten Path: Airstream Ranch

Chances are, you’re probably familiar with the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, or if not, you have probably heard about it. But, unless you live near the Tampa, Fla.- area, you probably haven’t heard about the Airstream Ranch. Located off the heavily-traveled I-4, yes, the Interstate that connects Orlando to Tampa, is Frank Bates’ (owner […]

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June 5th, 2007

Photo of the Day - North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island

The North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island is one of three regional sites of the state’s maritime museum. There are also facilities in Beaufort and in the Town of Southport. The Roanoke Island facility was added to the system in 1998, twenty-five years after the founding of the museum in […]

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April 14th, 2007

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

The name of the town was what first caught my attention. And then when I arrived, I found that they had a coal museum. So, why do you care??
“Because coal mining, to a large extent, defines the area–how people live, where they work, and how they think and feel. The Coal […]

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