There are a lot of gems in the Texas Panhandle: from the world famous Big Texan, to Cadillacs embedded in the ground at the Cadillac Ranch. If you are a visitor, you may gravitate towards those sights, but I have prepared a more exclusive list of things to do based on my personal exploration of [...]
The Cross Keys home is considered one of the oldest and most significant homes in the Upstate of South Carolina. The Georgian Colonial mansions’ claim to fame is that Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his military escort ate lunch here on April 30, 1865 on their way out of Richmond, Virginia. Mary Ann Bobo Whitmire [...]
The battle that took place at Musgrove Mill on August 19, 1780 was a short (about 30 minutes) but very bloody battle. In fact, Isaac Shelby, a Colonel that fought both at Musgrove Mill and Kings Mountain stated in his memoirs that the battle at Musgrove Mill was the fiercest battle in which he ever [...]
Sounds like a fun event… BLOWING ROCK N.C. (April 2012) – The long run of Art in the Park Saturdays began here in 1962, when a handful of area artists and craftspeople gathered to showcase local talent. Now, a half-century later, the event is host to 90 artisans at each monthly, May-through-October show, where some [...]
Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast, home to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, is also home to a five-star spring wine event which has become known as the Kentucky Derby of wine festivals. They don’t have horses. However, the Sandestin Wine Festival has everything else: white tents, live music, fabulous food, ladies in big hats strolling around [...]
There are a lot of gems in the Texas Panhandle: from the world famous Big Texan, to Cadillacs embedded in the ground at the Cadillac Ranch. If you are a visitor, you may gravitate towards those sights, but I have prepared a more exclusive list of things to do based on my personal exploration of [...]
May 18, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
The Cross Keys home is considered one of the oldest and most significant homes in the Upstate of South Carolina. The Georgian Colonial mansions’ claim to fame is that Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his military escort ate lunch here on April 30, 1865 on their way out of Richmond, Virginia. Mary Ann Bobo Whitmire [...]
April 25, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
The battle that took place at Musgrove Mill on August 19, 1780 was a short (about 30 minutes) but very bloody battle. In fact, Isaac Shelby, a Colonel that fought both at Musgrove Mill and Kings Mountain stated in his memoirs that the battle at Musgrove Mill was the fiercest battle in which he ever [...]
April 19, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Sounds like a fun event… BLOWING ROCK N.C. (April 2012) – The long run of Art in the Park Saturdays began here in 1962, when a handful of area artists and craftspeople gathered to showcase local talent. Now, a half-century later, the event is host to 90 artisans at each monthly, May-through-October show, where some [...]
April 18, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast, home to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, is also home to a five-star spring wine event which has become known as the Kentucky Derby of wine festivals. They don’t have horses. However, the Sandestin Wine Festival has everything else: white tents, live music, fabulous food, ladies in big hats strolling around [...]
April 10, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
This sounds like a fun event! CAR EVENT ON KIAWAH ISLAND, SC SHOWCASES CLASSIC, ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUTOS Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat to Feature 100 Pristine Cars; Kicks Off with Fundraising Gala KIAWAH ISLAND, SC—Are you a car enthusiast, or do you simply enjoy the beauty of automobiles past and present? Admire over 100 pristine [...]
March 19, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
From Charlotte as the Capital City to DuPont Forest where the Games are held, you can follow in the footsteps of Katniss and Peeta and get a glimpse into the Hunger Games.
March 8, 2012 | 2 comments | View Post
A bus – is a bus – is a bus, until you encounter outstanding hosts who have a passion for entertaining others. The Bon Temps Express in Lake Charles, LA, is one of few exceptions that can be recommended for a great, safe time when you are ready to celebrate. Owners, Ralph and Joy Huval, [...]
March 5, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Toe tappin’ music and lunchtime eateries will make your next trip to Lubbock something different than anticipated. While most university cities offer the quintessential college bar and burger experience, Lubbock goes beyond what you’d expect. Make sure you are hungry when lunchtime rolls around, because growing restless after 15 years as a stay-at-home mom, Teresa [...]
February 27, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Even though the South is steeping with revolutionary history, there are very few places that have the number of acres and buildings in one location that Historic Brattonsville does. With over 775 acres and 30 buildings it’s considered to be one of the most important and heavily visited historical sites in South Carolina. The History [...]
February 15, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
I have to admit that I had always thought Beech Mountain was just a ski resort, so I was pleasantly surprised on a recent visit to find a whole little town at the top of the mountain. Dubbed “Eastern America’s Highest Town”, Beech Mountain sits at an elevation of 5506 feet and offers amazing views [...]
Who needs to watch a ball drop when you can have the truly Southern experience of watching a giant Moon Pie drop from the sky instead? Yes, you heard that correctly. In Mobile, Alabama on New Year’s Eve, a 12-foot-tall, 350 lb. cookie descends 317 feet from the RSA BankTrust Building downtown while people line the streets cheering in the New Year.
December 13, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
Want to write for See the South? We’re always open to guest writers! Articles must be original content or you must own the rights. No plagiarism here! Articles must be about the Southern U.S. While articles on Southern Spain are interesting, they don’t fit our market. Articles must be between 300-800 words. We’re a little [...]
December 7, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Nestled at the base of the Appalachian Mountains in Georgia, lies the town of Helen, a German-ish village with burgeoning vineyards against a Bavarian backdrop. This family-friendly destination is only two hours from Simpsonville and offers activities for everyone. From wine-tasting for the adults to seeing where Cabbage Patch dolls are born for the kids.
Sometimes travel only needs to be as far as within your hometown. From now until November 6th, Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby will be performing at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC. This spectacular production includes a highly talented cast including Tom Hewitt as Mr. Darby and Captain Hook, Kim Crosby as Mrs. Darling, Mermaid [...]
November 2, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
