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So, you survived the first weekend of summer and now you are wondering what to do for the rest of the season. Well, you’ve come to the right place! The South is filled with so much do to during summer. Here’s sampling of a few activities that’ll keep you busy:
1. Swim with the dolphins […]
Experience a town through the eyes of a local. On each Saturday morning through the month of June, 32 towns throughout the state of Alabama are offering guided walking tours. Go on a behind-the-scenes look at the towns as community members share history, stories and personal accounts as guide they you along points of interest.
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Learning About the Past: Many, many years ago in my 11th grade AP History class, I remember my teacher saying to us, “Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it.” Of course, we took it as “pay attention, or you’re going to fail.” Little did I know, her quote was actually a […]
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 […]
*Disclaimer: Even though National Tourism Week was last week, due to a major project I was delayed in finishing the states. If you enjoy traveling and learning about different places, I don’t think you’ll mind that I extended the week.
The Music Tells a Story: When I think of Mississippi, the first thing that comes to […]
The Natchez Trace Compact has unveiled their newly redesigned website. The site provides you with a more in depth look at the 444-mile National Scenic Byway that cuts through Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. On the site, you can find sample itineraries, information on the corridor communities, and an up-to-date event calendar.
Map of Natchez Trace, […]
Whether it’s diamonds, rubies or emeralds that capture your fancy, more than likely you can find them in the South. And no, I’m not talking finding them in jewelry stores or gem shops, either; that’s the easy way. This is about getting out there and digging in dirt (or in a bucket.) Here are […]
Whether you enjoy a bowl of ice cream or a tall glass of milk, the National Moofest the festival for you. On May 31, Athens, Tennessee will celebrate the dairy industry with various events, including an ice cream eating contest and a milk chug-a-lug. There will also be a carnival that will run May […]
TripAdvisor has recently come out with its list of the 2008 Travelers’ Choice Destinations Awards. This highlights the 100 best destinations in the world from users’ recommendations. Four southern cities made the cut: New Orleans, La. at #6, Charleston, S.C. at #18, Austin, Texas at #24, and Washington D.C. at #25.
And speaking about Charleston, Charleston […]
Don’t let the current (or future) gas prices prevent you from traveling. In fact, the AAA Four Diamond WaterColor Inn and Resort, located on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast in the small community of WaterColor is offering guests who stay a minimum of three consecutive nights before May 23 (hint, hint: possible Mother’s Day getaway) a […]
From the Interstates to the backroads throughout Texas to D.C., travel along at Southern Byways to discover new places to visit.
Written by Apryl Chapman Thomas [email] for b5media.
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