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It’s all about fun this Labor Day Weekend in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. Trust me when I say there isn’t a dull moment to be found with all of the events going on.
Curious as to what’s happening in those three states? Here’s a quick peek at some of the events.
In Kentucky
Make plans to […]
From watermelon to BBQ festivals, you won’t go hungry when you’re visiting the South.
Here are a few upcoming food festivals that’ll appease any appetite:
The 23rd Annual Winterville Watermelon Festival in Winterville, N.C., is set for August 21-23. Events include a carnival, live musical entertainment, crafts vendors; and yes, a watermelon eating contest.
Nothing is better than […]
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 […]
Don’t let the summer slip away without visiting the South. Plan a quick weekend getaway or a four-day jaunt with any of the following deals and savings…
When planning a trip to anywhere in the region, don’t overlook the city’s CVB sites. If you don’t click, you just might be missing some specials. For instance, […]
Every year in August, thousands make a pilgrimage to the mid-South in search of undiscovered treasures. They pilfer through various items on the tables, in the booths and on the blankets of over 5,000 vendors, who are set-up in open fields or in their front yard. The bargain hunters are on a mission for pottery, […]
Oh boy, do I have some great surprises in store for you - my dear readers! If there was ever a good time to bookmark this blog in your favorites, it’s now. Don’t wait too long because you might miss something.
Here are four new sections that will begin appearing regularly on Southern Byways beginning […]
So, what does a country music legend, a ghost town, a glass-bottom boat and a ride named after the rock group, Led Zeppelin, all have in common? Well, they all have something to do with the different amusement parks, theme parks and waterparks found in the South.
Read on to find out more…
Alabama is home […]
July is National Ice Cream Month, so be sure to enjoy a scoop or two at your favorite ice cream shop. If you traveling in the South anytime in July and have a craving, there’s Blue Bell in Brenham, Texas and Mayfield in Athens, Tenn. In Searcy, Ark., you’ll find Yarnells. Calabash, N.C. is […]
Still looking for something to do tomorrow? Well, here are some last minute ideas:
If you happen to be around the Atlanta, Ga. area, the Centennial Olympic Park is hosting a 4th of July Celebration that includes family activities, free concert performance by the Atlanta Symphony Youth Organization and of course, fireworks. Another alternative is […]
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 […]
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Written by Apryl Chapman Thomas [email] for b5media.
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