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Southern Byways

Archive for the ‘Historic Travel’ Category

November 6th, 2008

Feelin’ Presidential in the South

Well, another election has come and gone. If you are wondering what you are going to do with your time now, why not set out on a presidential pilgrimage of sorts. So, whether you are red, blue or purple (from election exhaustion), here a some places to get you started on your presidential travel.
Presidential Homes, […]

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September 26th, 2008

It’s Happening in the South…Natchez, Mississippi Fall Pilgrimage

It’s definitely considered to be one of the more prettier destinations in the South. Rich in history, beginning on September 27, over 18 antebellum homes in Natchez, Miss., will open their doors to the public during the annual fall pilgrimage.
There are six different tours (indicated by colors) highlighting three different homes on […]

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September 14th, 2008

Trails in the South: Lincoln Heritage Trail

You know when it comes to your 200th birthday celebration, the options of how to commemorative this milestone might be limited to many. But for Kentucky, when it comes to honoring one of their own, they established a trail. 
In recognition of Abraham Lincoln’s Bicentennial, the Lincoln Heritage Trail is a route through central Kentucky […]

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September 14th, 2008

Must See National Parks in the South

 While we may be used to rushing day-in and day-out, it is always nice to break away for a relaxing and revitalizing vacation. Whether it be a day trip, a weekend getaway or a trek cross country, escaping to one of the country’s national parks is a perfect choice, and your options are endless.
Let’s start […]

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August 9th, 2008

Discovering Charleston’s (S.C.) Museum Mile

Charming and elegant – a true southern belle – Charleston, S.C., is considered as one of the jewels of the South. It really comes as no surprise that Charleston has secured a place as one of the top 10 domestic travel destinations for the past 15 years by Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Awards.
Withstanding […]

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July 19th, 2008

Let’s Celebrate: National Tourism Week with D.C.’s Icons

As I wrap up my well-over-a-week-long journey celebrating tourism icons through the South, I’ve saved what I consider the two hardest places to narrow down icons in for last.
It took me a while on D.C. because it’s a icon within itself, but I think I came up with two good representations.

Oh, Look, it’s Our […]

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