Southeast Travel

Learn about the Southeast and find fun things to do and see in Southern states like Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and the Carolinas.

What to Do on a Northwest Georgia Weekend Getaway

Just as northeastern Georgia has a variety of activities, so does Georgia’s northwestern mountain region. Referred to by many as the “Historic High Country”, this part of Georgia provides an abundance of modern day family fun locations. To make sure you have plenty of time to explore, reserve your place in one of the North Georgia [...]

Hidden Treasures in Tennessee

Tennessee tourism  has a variety of offerings ranging from the excitement and energy of big cities like Memphis, Nashville or Knoxville and the peace and beauty of the mountains and valleys. But if you prefer the small towns that make America great, then here a couple of the best of Tennessee tourism.

Crossville- Located 75 mile from [...]

What to do in Mobile, ALabama

If you have never spent any time along the Alabama coastline, then it is possible that you have missed out on one of the best kept secrets in Alabama tourism. Located just a short drive from Florida and Mississippi, Mobile is called Alabama’s “Port City”. It is one of Alabama’s larger cities and got its beginning [...]

Civil Rights in Selma, Alabama

Alabama tourism offers many opportunities to trace one’s family and stand where famous leaders once stood. From Montgomery to Mobile and Tuskegee to Tuscaloosa, cities all across Alabama have been recognized for their accomplishments and forward thinking in the realm of civil rights. One well-known history making city is Selma.

Situated above the Alabama River, Selma has [...]

McMinville?… Where’s That?

Visit McMinville and spend some time in this peaceful Tennessee mountain town.

When it comes to Tennessee tourism, most people think of well-known cities like Chattanooga or Murfreesboro, or music towns like Memphis or Nashville. However, for many looking for a quiet weekend getaway, it is the small towns of Tennessee that have the greatest appeal. [...]

Northeast Georgia’s Weekend Getaways

A beautiful fall day in Georgia!

When I was growing up, my dad loved to take surprise trips to the Georgia mountains. We were generally given a minimal amount of time to get ready to ride, and very little information about where we would spend the day. Consequently, we did not make use of the many [...]

Georgia’s Midlands

While many are familiar with the big cities, mountains and beaches of Georgia tourism offerings, be sure that the magic of the midlands is not overlooked. If you have never spent any time in the magnolia midlands of Georgia, then here are a few places to check out.

Lake Mayers (Boxley) – Spend the day fishing, boating, [...]

The Lighthouses of the Georgia Coastline

When it comes to remarkable structures that are as impressive as they are invaluable, there are few buildings that measure up like the American lighthouses. Consequently, these towering lights are a favorite tourist attraction all along America’s coastlines. Georgia tourism department offers you 6 opportunities to visit the lighthouses of the Georgia coastline. Here is a [...]

Five Famed Georgia Cities

Depending on your interest and how much time you have to devote, there is a long list of “must do or see” locations included in Georgia tourism. You will find quiet towns like Breman and historic mountain regions like the foothills and peaks of the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is the excitement of big cities like [...]

Discover Oak Island, North Carolina

As a longtime resident of North Carolina, I have had the opportunity to see and visit many beautiful places from its mountains to the sea. And, while I have long preferred the quiet beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway or Grandfather Mountain to the sand and surf, my family and I recently visited a beach location [...]