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Head to Dahlonega, located in the North Georgia mountains, for a quick getaway this summer. Find a package from various bed and breakfasts and inns that matches your interest, such as touring the Dahlonega Gold Museum as part of the Summer Package for Families offered by Forrest Hills Mountain Resort,or indulging in the Summer Spa […]
Recognized as the “Best Mountain City” in Southern Living magazine’s 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards, Asheville appeal to so many. Whether you are a history buff, art collector, or just like exploring mountain cities, then Asheville should be on top of your travel list.
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Filled with history and lore, the best place to learn about the […]
Who would have ever thought some of the best advertising on be on top of a barn roof? Rock City, six miles outside of Chattanooga, Tenn., is probably best known for its unique advertising technique used years ago. Those icons, the red barns with black roofs and white letters, are as Americana as the Burma […]
If I had to choose a time of the year to visit any of the South’s theme parks, I would choose to visit during the holiday season; surely you didn’t think I would say middle of July, right? There is just something about the atmosphere - the lights, the special shows, the music and so […]
When you think about the South, what comes to your mind? Perhaps good food, humidity and football -at least those are a few things that come to my mind when someone asks about this region. It is doubtful that you think exotic animals when someone is talking about Georgia.
Oh, but the South is full […]
Train rides just may be one of the best ways to experience the mountains, especially if you want to see as much as you can in a short amount of time.
In Georgia, hop aboard for a trip on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad . Departing from Blue Ridge, this three- and-a-half hour ride includes a […]
The year was 1968, and the small mountain town of Helen, Ga., needed help. It needed something to bring in visitors. The town needed a makeover, so they went to a local artist for some suggestions. The artist happened spent some time in Germany and noticed some similarities between the two places. So, he developed […]
Did you know that gold was discovered in Dahlonega, Ga., about 20 years before California’s boom? You can still pan for gold here during the Gold Rush Days, held typically on the third week in October. Maybe I’ll unearth some old pictures of me at 12-years-old feverishly panning away, hoping to strike a fortune, but walking away […]
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