This vibrant city is filled with all sorts of stimulating stuff to see and do - and families are very well catered to indeed! Check out these top examples and you´ll see what we mean:
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n Athens, Georgia, sidewalk markers help to celebrate its rich musical heritage, which dates back to the 19th century, ranging from rustic folk sounds to hip hop to futuristic pop. Plaques along the Athens Music Walk of Fame recognize artists who hav
Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and
Welcome to February! Since 1970, it's also been Black History Month in the USA, and since 1995 in Canada, as well (whereas it's observed in October in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands). And though the reason for the African diaspo
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Atlanta is the state of Georgia's premier cultural hub. and despite being a major urban hub, still has plenty of southern charm, as well as myriad attractions, sightseeing, and activities. Let us take a look at the many things that are a must on a
I'll say upfront, I'm horrified by the nightmare my country has just let itself in for, wincing at the massive damage we're going to be taking over the next four (and hopefully only four) years. So it's all the more worth noting that given the outsi
Escaping into nature provides a series of family-friendly activities that help children to develop important skills that they will be able to use for the rest of their lives. And living in a region that makes it easy to explore wooded areas gives
Read more…Dan and Mary Stroudt oooh and aaah at the multicolored scenery below the hot air balloon in which they’re riding. The journey is very different for Mark and Marylee Sutherland as they help to paddle a rubber raft along a stretch of whitewater in t
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The capital of Georgia has become a formidable tourist destination in recent years. And of course when it comes to visiting, the first thing to think about is your hotel. The three top areas with the best Atlanta hotels are Downtown, Buckhead, and
If you are visiting Atlanta, you should take your chance to get acquainted with the city. Get a tasty lunch at Staplehouse and stretch your legs exploring Piedmont Park. Don’t you miss Atlanta City Hall! This article will help decide what to do and
Stan Laurel and Oliver (nickname Babe) Hardy were one of the most famous comedy teams in the world during their 25-year run, from 1926 until 1951, when they both semi-retired due to illness. The boys are still a favorite today when selecting older co
There’s a lot to be said for Southern hospitality. There’s much more to be said experiencing it for yourself. I was very fortunate to do just that in a five-day trip to St. Simons Island, Georgia. For a traveling wine aficionado and foodie like me, t
This summer, Americans don't need to seek something exotic and adventurous abroad. The U.S. has plenty of adventures close at hand, from the storied Boston Harbor to a historic village in Ohio to the bridges of Yosemite Valley.
Just as with the plac
Read more…Everybody agrees that the two top places to ring in a new year are Times Square in New York City (right) and anywhere in Las Vegas. But there are other interesting, free, even quirky New Year’s Eve celebrations in the USA, from a cheese party in Wisc
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This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is perhaps the most historic since its first celebration as a U.S. national holiday in 1986, coinciding as it does with the second inauguration of the United States’ first black president, Barack Obama. To mark the oc
Sea Island is one of the few remaining destinations to experience Southern hospitality from a bygone-era. She was founded by automobile mogul, Howard Earl Coffin, who envisioned her to be the “Southern jewel for legendary ambiance.” The island has re
Modern Atlanta Features Design Exhibitions, MA Talks, Films and Contemporary Home Tour
ATLANTA – From Friday, June 1 through Sunday, June 10, MA (Modern Atlanta) presents MA12 “Design is Human”, a series of events celebrating international design e
Read more…Tourism officials are asking Gov. Deal not to sign the new Arizona-style immigration bill. Already, the group Southerners on New Ground is calling for a national boycott of conventions and vacation travel to Georgia. How will this play out?
Read more…This is pretty exciting, and a once-in-a-lifetime thing:
Dahlonega hosts the Capitol Christmas Tree November 24-25, 2010 on its route from Wyoming to the west front lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. To commemorate the occasion, Dahlonega
Read more…A couple of years ago I visited North Georgia and found it rich in festivals, prompting the following article http://www.suite101.com/content/northern-georgia-festivals-a67573
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