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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 […]
What does Grafton, West Virginia and Mother’s Day have in common? Well, it was here that the holiday got started. Mother’s Day was inspired by Anna Marie Jarvis, who wanted to honor her late mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis. The younger Jarvis created the observation of what would become known as Mother’s Day on May 10, […]
Ahoy Maties! Legend has it that the notorious pirate, Jean Lafitte hid his treasures in the bayous off of Lake Charles, Louisiana. While the treasure still hasn’t been discovered, you can join in a 12-day celebration known as Contraband Days Pirate Festival. Party like a pirate at one of Louisiana’s largest festivals, and the oldest […]
If Grand Isle, La., hasn’t been a blip on your travel radar, perhaps it is time to look closer at this barrier island. About a two-and half hour drive from Baton Rouge, Grand Isle is different from any other place in the state.
Situated at the mouth of Barataria Bay where it meets the Gulf […]
Art is everywhere you look in the Southeast. In some place, it is more than an attraction or a reason to visit; it’s a way of life.
An art town with a football problem perhaps can best describe Athens, Ga. While football is a big deal, so is the art scene. Create your own […]
Tupelo, Mississippi is the birthplace of Elvis and Graceland, his stately residence, is located in Memphis, and in between those two is the town of Holly Springs, Miss., and Graceland Too. This residence is dedicated to everything Elvis. Created by the self-proclaimed biggest Elvis fan in the world, the house/museum is filled with all kind […]
Chances are you probably have never heard of Harlem, Ga., unless you live near the area, or happen to be a Laurel and Hardy fan.
What exactly does this comedy duo to do with this small town located about 20 miles from Augusta? Well, its more Hardy than Laurel; Oliver Hardy was born in Harlem in […]
If you enjoy visiting small southern art towns, then Paducah, Ky., is the destination for you.
However, it didn’t start out this way. Founded by William Clark (yes, that Clark of the Lewis and Clark duo), its beginnings were quite industrial. Paducah was an important rail hub because of its location near the coalfields. […]
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