Albany, Georgia will surprise you. It’s a four-way intersection of southern antebellum charm, outdoor adventure, the civil rights movement, and multiple museum-style attractions. Here are the best things to do! 1. Riverwalk Riverfront Greenway Trail is a 2.4-mile path that…
100 miles southwest of Atlanta, Columbus is the third largest city in Georgia (although claims have been made that this distinction goes back-and-forth with Augusta). The humid, sub-tropical climate makes it a great year-round choice for outdoor activities, especially water-based…
Named the “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken, South Carolina has been drawing people in since the wealthy Astors, Vanderbilts, and Fields began building their summer “cottages” along Millionaire’s Row in the late 1800’s. But…
Nestled approximately halfway between world-famous Charleston on the coast and up-and-coming Greenville in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina’s capital city is often overlooked as a holiday destination. But Columbia, the first capital named for Christopher Columbus…
Four narrow barrier islands skimming more than 100 miles of stunning coastline separate the North Carolina mainland from the Atlantic Ocean, and make up the region of the Outer Banks. Bodie, Roanoke, Hatteras, and Ocracoke Islands are linked together by…
Albany, Georgia has a lot of really fun outdoor pursuits. When I heard our girls’ getaway weekend was going to include on a kayak excursion on the Flint River, I had mixed feelings. I like kayaking…but I don’t love it.…
Called “the jewel of South Carolina,” shimmering, man-made Lake Murray is approximately 50,000 acres in size with more than 600 miles of shoreline. The lake is named after William Murray, the chief engineer who conceived what was “the world’s largest…
Snuggled between North Carolina’s coast and mountains, Alamance County is a great place to spend a weekend. The climate is near-perfect year round for outdoor activities. There are also many opportunities for entertainment and dining. The Haw River The Haw…
Most known for its university and one of the best collegiate basketball teams in the U.S., Chapel Hill is the ultimate college town, filled with charm, history and southern hospitality. It’s no wonder that it consistently makes lists of best…
Bavaria? No. Trade the Alps for the Appalachians, and you’ll find the tiny, charm-packed town of Helen, Georgia nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the Chattahoochee River. Covering only 2.1 square miles and home to a mere 430 residents,…