Southeast Travel

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

Savannah Tourism gets $100M Boost

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah’s top tourism official says he believes the city’s vital travel market has rebounded after a brief slump driven by the recession.

A new report shows Savannah had about 300,000 more visitors last year than in 2009. They spent an additional $100 million.

Joe Marinelli of Visit Savannah, the city’s visitor bureau, says hotel tax [...]

Roosevelt Died on this Day in 1945

On April 12, 1945 President Roosevelt died at his second home in Warm Springs, Georgia.  Read more about the day that shocked the nation.  You can visit Roosevelt’s home in Warm Springs today.  This is a beautiful little town and worth at least a day or a weekend of [...]

Atlanta Travel Tips

Read this article on CNN.com, from Robin Meade, that list some great things to do and see in Atlanta. This list is right on so I decided to share it [...]

La Quinta Inn : Newnan, Georgia

I’ve stayed in a LOT of hotel rooms in my life. When I was in my twenties I would camp out mostly while traveling, but every few days would check into a 20 dollar a night room to take a shower and watch TV. Now that I’m older and married with kids my cheap motel days [...]

Georgia Authors: Getting a Glimpse into the Mind of the South

When making a trip to Georgia, don’t overlook some of its celebrities. Of course, you may not find tall monuments and buildings inscribed with their names, or towns bearing their monikers, but chances are, you will find their works on bookshelves in homes, stores and libraries all across the state and beyond.You see, some Georgia’s most [...]

Six Flags Over Georgia Review

I’ve lived in Georgia most of my life and visited Six Flags a dozen or so times during my youth. I have many fond memories of days at the park from the time I was five until I was in high school. I’m now in my thirties and have not visited Six Flags Over Georgia in [...]

Explore These North Georgia Attractions

Nestled among the foothills of some of the beautiful Georgia mountains, Northeast Georgia truly is nature’s playground. With a million acres of national forest, 56,000 acre Lake Hartwell, historical landmarks, seasonal festivals, fine dining and – there are North Georgia attractions to pique everyone’s interest.

North Georgia Attractions You May Want to Explore

The North Georgia mountains in [...]

Savannah and Tybee Island Restaurants

Clay Perry just posted a great article on restaurants in Savannah and Tybee Island, Georgia.  I’ll go ahead and warn you that this post will make you hungry.
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Picture of The Lady & Sons Restaurant in Savannah by [...]

Macon Georgia

Macon, Georgia is located almost in the geographic center of Georgia. Its central location to everything else in Georgia and its location on the Ocmulgee River made Macon a booming town in the 19th century. As time passed the state capital was moved from Macon to Atlanta and the city slowed in growth. It is still, [...]

Stone Mountain

Just 15 miles east of Atlanta is the town of Stone Mountain and Stone Mountain Park. Believed to have been first seen by the Spanish explorers, it has continued to draw visitors eager to view Stone Mountain, the worlds largest exposed granite mountain. On one side of the 825 foot tall mountain is a Confederate memorial [...]