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Southern Byways

Archive for the ‘Things to See in South Carolina’ Category

August 26th, 2008

Labor Day Weekend Happenings in South Carolina and North Carolina

Looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend in South Carolina or North Carolina. Well, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is there’s a lot happening. The bad news is that it’s going to be hard choosing what to do.
Let’s take a look at some of the events happening during the […]

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August 9th, 2008

Discovering Charleston’s (S.C.) Museum Mile

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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July 22nd, 2008

News and Happenings Around the Region

 

July is National Hog Dog Month and you still have a little over a week to celebrate. If you find yourself tooling around the South during this time, stop and have a dog (or two or three) at any of the following: Chris’ Hot Dogs in Montgomery, Ala., Varsity in either Atlanta or Athens, […]

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July 20th, 2008

Get Your Thrill on in the South: Amusement Parks, Theme Parks & Waterparks (Part Two of Two)

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 […]

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June 30th, 2008

Red, White, Blue and You: So Many Ways to Have a Blast in the South During the 4th of July Holiday Weekend

There’s nothing quite like celebrating the 4th of July in the South, especially when it’s a holiday weekend. From parades to fireworks to crab festivals, there’s truly something for everyone. Of course, hands down, the best celebration happens at our nation’s capital. But if you can’t make it to D.C. this year, take a look […]

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June 25th, 2008

Saving Money: Summer Travel Deals in the South You Can’t Pass Up

“Tanks a lot!” Book a five or six night stay at the Sheraton Atlantic Beach in Atlantic Beach, N.C., and receive a $50 gas card. If you book a seven night stay, you can receive a $100 gas card.

 

Comfort Suites Manassas (Va.) is offering a package that includes a $50 gas card and a […]

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June 23rd, 2008

25 Things You Must Do This Summer in the South

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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June 20th, 2008

Oh the Places You Can Go in the South with Your Four-Legged Friend in Tow

Have dog, will travel, eh? Here are some suggestions on places in the South to take your four-legged along:
 
 
 

Paws down, Cape San Blas, Fla., is perhaps the best beach for dogs in the Florida Panhandle. Located in “Florida’s Forgotten Coast,” Cape San Blas is about 50-miles southeast of Panama City Beach and […]

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June 19th, 2008

It’s Happening in the South…Watermelon Festivals

Mark Twain is credited with saying “When one has tasted watermelons, one know what angels eat.”  Whether it’s at picnics, cook-outs, or in the refrigerator, more than likely you’ll find slices of watermelon. When you think about it, there may not be another fruit that represents summer better than watermelon. No matter how you […]

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May 31st, 2008

Let’s Celebrate: National Tourism Week with the state of South Carolina Icons

Tee It Up: You know, they just don’t refer to South Carolina as “the golf capitol of the South” for nothing. The state is home to around 380 diverse and challenging golf courses. Regardless of your game, or the lack thereof, you’ll have no problem finding a course to play. The courses are designed by […]

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