Holiday Traditions in the South: Lights, lights and more lights, Part II of III

Posted by on November 29th 2008 to Festivals, Fairs, and Events, Free Attractions, Holiday Lights, Holiday Traditions in the South, Southern Byways, Things to See in Alabama, Things to See in Arkansas, Things to See in DC, Things to See in Florida, Things to See in Georgia, Things to See in Kentucky, Things to See in Louisiana, Things to See in Mississippi, Things to See in North Carolina, Things to See in South Carolina, Things to See in Tennessee, Things to See in Texas, Things to See in Virginia, Things to See in West Virginia, Things to See in the South
Holiday Traditions in the South: Lights, lights and more lights, Part II of III

Do you need a jump start to get into that holiday mood? I just might know something that’ll have you feeling that holiday spirit in no time -  lights and a lot of them.
Not only does the days soon after Thanksgiving bring sales, but also large configurations of lights as well. From now until New Years, many towns and cities across the South will glow with different colors.

Prepare to be dazzled from the Holiday Trail of Lights that includes Kilgore, Texas‘ “Christmas in the Oil Patch” to Fantasy of Lights in Sumter, S.C., to Zoolights at the …read more

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What’s on the Calendar this Weekend

Posted by on October 30th 2008 to Festivals, Fairs, and Events, Free Attractions, Southern Byways, Things to See in Alabama, Things to See in Arkansas, Things to See in Florida, Things to See in Georgia, Things to See in Kentucky, Things to See in Louisiana, Things to See in Maryland, Things to See in Mississippi, Things to See in North Carolina, Things to See in South Carolina, Things to See in Tennessee, Things to See in Texas, Things to See in Virginia
What’s on the Calendar this Weekend

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

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Gotta Do This…Museum Day 2008

Posted by on September 22nd 2008 to Free Attractions, Museums, Southern Byways, Things to See in Alabama, Things to See in Maryland, Things to See in Mississippi, Things to See in North Carolina, Things to See in West Virginia
Gotta Do This…Museum Day 2008

Partial Museum To Do List…

Explore the interesting collection of antique and collectible cars at the Tupelo (Miss.) Automobile Museum.
Take a walk through the Bird of Prey Trail at Anniston (Ala.) Museum of Natural History.
See the Dolley Madison collection at Greensboro (N.C.) Historical Museum.
Learn more about the state of West Virginia at the West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling.
Take a train ride at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.

 
Feel as if you are never getting anywhere with your museum to-do list? Well, you’ll have an opportunity on September 27 during the 4th Annual Museum Day, sponsored by Smithsonian magazine, …read more

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Even More July 4th Celebrations Throughout the South

Posted by on July 03rd 2008 to 4th-of-July, Festivals, Fairs, and Events, Free Attractions, Independence Day, Southern Byways, Things to See in Arkansas, Things to See in Georgia, Things to See in Kentucky, Things to See in Tennessee, Things to See in West Virginia, Weekend Trip, celebration
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 the Fantastic Fourth Celebration at nearby Stone Mountain Park. This event last through the 5th, so if you can’t make it tomorrow, there is always Saturday night. The festivities feature the popular laser show.

 

Watch the sky light up in colors behind the world’s largest cast …read more

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Off-the-Beaten Path: Airstream Ranch

Posted by on May 05th 2008 to Camping, Free Attractions, I-4, Off the Beaten Path, Southern Byways, Things to See in Florida, attractions
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 of Bates RV) homage to Airstreams.

The former Texan native came up with this idea as a way to honor Airstream’s 75th birthday celebrated a couple of years earlier. He recalled reading an interview with Stanley Marsh, the creator of the Cadillac Ranch, who said …read more

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

Posted by on June 05th 2007 to Free Attractions, Museums, Things to See in North Carolina  Tagged , , ,
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 Beaufort.The mission is to preserve the maritime history and culture of Roanoke Island and the surrounding region in northeastern North Carolina for the public by collecting, exhibiting, and interpreting the material culture and history of its people.
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke …read more

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Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Posted by on April 14th 2007 to Free Attractions, Museums, Southern Byways, Things to See in Virginia  Tagged , , ,
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 Museum was put together, bit by bit and piece by piece, from the mini treasure troves and memorabilia of private homes and public buildings from Big Stone Gap and surrounding towns. For natives, the museum attempts to describe a personal heritage …read more

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