Everyone is familiar with Atlanta as Georgia’s state capital, but did you know it is the 17th location of the capital? While some cities have had the honor as many as four times, other locations were temporary and some cities no longer exist. For the first 43 years of Georgia’s existence, the cities...
Atlanta in 1887 Everyone is familiar with Atlanta as Georgia’s state capital, but did you know it is the 17th location of the capital? While some cities have had the honor as many as four times, other locations were temporary and some cities no longer exist. For the first 43 years of Georgia’s...
I didn’t really know what to expect when I arrived to take part in one of Oakland Cemetery's famous Halloween Tours. I’d enlisted my husband and a couple of friends to take the plunge with me –would people be jumping out to try and scare us? Would we just be trudging around, looking at some of the...
What it is about this gluttonous weekend meal that makes it all the rage? Maybe it’s because I know I can go right back to bed after I eat it. Or maybe it’s just because it is a fun way to spend an afternoon with excellent food and friends catching up or reliving a wild night out on the town. As a...
One can only take so many “McLunches” or 24-foot pizza buffets before dining out becomes a listless and unsatisfying experience. If you have kids, or dine with them frequently, then you know what I mean. Guess what? You don’t have to sacrifice any longer! With the help of my boys, I rounded up 14...
Situated about 90 minutes north of Atlanta off Interstate-575, Blue Ridge , Georgia, satisfies the soul with a growing menu of dining options. A closer look reveals a common ingredient shared by local business owners: a passion for the outdoorsy, earthy, upscale, fresh, historical town – a mixing...
When you feel that first crisp breeze and watch the colors begin to change, you know that summer is gone and fall is in the air. Although we think every season in Georgia is just peachy, autumn has a particular beauty to it. Here are 10 reasons we love Georgia in the fall.
No matter the age, everyone is a kid at heart when it comes to Helen, White County and the Sautee and Nacoochee areas in North Georgia, about 90 minutes north of Atlanta. And fun here is affordable for any budget. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride through Helen’s downtown. Seek out the perfect...
From self-guided safaris to petting zoos and world-class aquariums, Georgia’s animal attractions are teeming with life. Take the family-friendly trip of a lifetime to Jekyll Island and learn about the conservation efforts in place to help endangered sea turtles. Or ramble through the exotic bird...
With inquisitive minds and a seemingly infinite source of energy, kids will love the endless possibilities that a vacation in Georgia provides. Whether you’re basking on the breezy beaches of Jekyll Island or exploring the cobblestone streets of the Savannah Historic District, the whole family can...