Located west of Atlanta, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park preserves the U.S. Civil War battlefield. Part of the Atlanta Campaign, the park offers a museum, living history programming and Junior Ranger programming. Visitors can hike or drive up Big Kennesaw,…
Georgia and Tennessee share a National Park Service location: a Civil War Military Park. The Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park sites preserve two major battles. The Chickamauga Battlefield is located in northern Georgia, while the Chattanooga Battlefield is across…
With its rolling mountain scenery and mineral hot springs, this area has eased spirits for generations. The Ouachita Mountains are located about 50 miles southwest of Little Rock, Arkansas. Hot Springs, Arkansas, offers a mountain getaway centered around the…
St. Augustine is the oldest continuously inhabited European establishment in the United States. On the Atlantic shore of Florida, Juan Ponce de Leon landed here in 1513. It was settled by Pedro Menendez de Aviles in 1565, and early Spanish…
Macon is Georgia’s 4th largest city and has a rich Native American, Civil War and music heritage, about 80 miles southeast of Atlanta. With so many top things to do in Macon, Georgia, we decided to make it our…
Nashville offers more music museums than you can see over a weekend. It is a music lover’s nirvana. The venues in Nashville are legendary, and even the biggest stars get choked up playing there. Nashville caters to musicians of all…
The San Antonio Riverwalk might be the best-known; however, there are several other river walks in the U.S. Across the U.S., you’ll find pedestrian walkways, shopping and dining at river walks. Here are some of the best River Walks in…
New Orleans is Louisiana’s top destination with its decidedly French flair. At the high point on the lower Mississippi River, French explorers landed in 1718, and settlers soon followed. In New Orleans, the French Quarter is the oldest part…
New Orleans food and the fun beckon, and there’s so much to do and sample. However, New Orleans offers a unique history, especially in the French Quarter. Both the French and the Spanish left their mark on the area’s food,…
In central South Carolina, the largest tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest lies between the Congaree and Wateree Rivers. Rich in biodiversity, this is a newer national park best explored by hiking or on the water. An ideal road trip stop…
Off the Georgia coast, Cumberland Island is a barrier island with 17 miles of pristine beaches, wild horses and gracious mansions from a gilded era. After a ferry ride from the mainland, visitors to the Cumberland Island National Seashore can…
Jacksonville is full of hidden gems that reward the curious traveler. Florida’s largest city by land area feels unrushed, outdoorsy and surprisingly diverse in what it offers families. Here are 11 things to do in Jacksonville that appeal to kids,…