October 28th, 2008
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 […]
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September 22nd, 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 […]
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September 21st, 2008
People collect many things - pins, ornaments, shells, shoes - whatever they can dream up. Often its fascinating, but sometimes it gets out of control. When your collection outgrows your personal residence and you want to keep every piece, you need to think outside of the box. That is exactly what happened with Mr. Ed […]
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September 14th, 2008
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 16th, 2008
I consider myself to be somewhat of an outdoors-type person. I love being outside, whether it’s walking, running or just relaxing. So, I was really looking forward to visiting Emerson Point Preserve.
Located on Sneads Island, near Palmetto (which can be a drive from Longboat Key, if you don’t where you are going), Emerson Point […]
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August 9th, 2008
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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August 6th, 2008
There are some hotels in the South that make you say, “wow, what a great place,” and then there are others that make you say, “wow… just wow,” and you haven’t even left the lobby yet. 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville, Ky., falls into the later category.
The 91-room hotel, which opened in 2006, defies […]
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July 19th, 2008
As the world prepares to watch the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, visitors to the Atlanta History Center can experience the Olympic spirit by touring the Centennial Olympic Games Museum.
Housed in a 27,500-squared-foot wing, the collection takes you through the history of the Olympic movement from its origins to modern times. You can view the […]
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June 24th, 2008
***Yes, yes - I know that National Tourism Week has long since passed, but the way I see it is as travelers, you visits the icons anytime of the year.***
Living History: If you happen to love American History, then you will love visiting Virginia. The state is home to America’s Historic Triangle (Jamestown, Yorktown and […]
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June 17th, 2008
Fireworks, parades and picnics - everyone knows it’s a time for celebration on July 4, and Atlanta is no different. While there will be fireworks in certain locations, there will also be a special grand opening of sorts in Midtown. Located in mixed-use, sustainable development Atlantic Station, the Millennium Gate will open to the public. […]
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