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Southern Byways

Archive for the ‘tours’ Category

October 20th, 2008

Hauntingly Good Time in the South: People and Places that go Bump in the Night Part One of Two

If you are looking for a Halloween treat that is sure to provide thrills and chills that you will not soon forget, take a walk on the paranormal side. A true ghost/cemetery/haunted mansion tour is sure to quench a amateur ghost hunter’s appetite.
From cemeteries to antebellum mansions to battlegrounds, the Southeast is filled […]

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September 18th, 2008

Gotta Do This: Southern Odysseys Historical Journeys

One of the best way to learn about a destination is through a guided tour (as opposed to me, who decides to get lost and try to find her way back) by someone who intimately knows the area. 
Southern Odysseys Historical Journeys in Columbus, Ga., opens up a whole new Columbus to locals and […]

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July 13th, 2008

Trails in the South: Alabama Scenic River Trail

See a whole new side of Alabama. Quite a few rivers run through the state of Alabama. In fact, the Alabama Scenic River Trail covers 631 miles (seven rivers and two creeks) from the Alabama/Georgia state line to Fort Morgan located in Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Opened in June, it is the largest trail of […]

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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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May 28th, 2008

Gotta Do This… Saturday Walking Tours in Alabama

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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April 16th, 2008

Did You Know…Conch Tour Train Turns 50

both photos courtesy of www.fla-keys.com/Bob Krist/Florida Keys News Bureau
 
If you have ever visited Key West, chances are you have ridden on the Conch Tour Train, and if you never had, what are you waiting for?
Entertaining tourists since 1958, the Conch Tour Train is as much as a part of Key West’s landscape as […]

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