Tag: Southeast
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A Day at Dollywood: Finding the Heart of Dolly Parton’s Mountain Dream {Tennessee}
Dollywood is much more than a theme park. From thrilling rides and live bluegrass music to Appalachian crafts and Dolly Parton’s inspiring story, here’s why our first visit made us lifelong fans.
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Visiting Shiloh National Military Park: Reflecting On One of the Civil War’s Turning Points {Tennessee}
Walk the peaceful battlefield where one of the Civil War’s most significant battles unfolded. Discover what to see at Shiloh National Military Park, from the driving tour and Shiloh Church to the national cemetery and monuments that preserve this pivotal moment in American history.
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Natchez Trace State Park: A Cabin for a Peaceful Weekend Getaway {Tennessee}
Looking for a peaceful Tennessee weekend getaway? Discover what it’s like staying in a lakeside cabin at Natchez Trace State Park, where quiet hiking trails, scenic bridges, and relaxing mornings make it easy to slow down and reconnect with nature.
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Rock City Gardens: A Guide to Visiting This Magical Landmark{Georgia}
Discover everything you need to know about visiting Rock City Gardens near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Explore ancient rock formations, scenic overlooks, Fairyland Caverns, family-friendly trails, seasonal events, and tips for planning your visit.
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Experiencing the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in Nashville {Tennessee}
We weren’t exactly “art people,” but the Immersive Van Gogh experience in Nashville completely surprised us. Here’s what it was like, where we found the best view, and why we watched it twice.
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Visiting Chimney Rock State Park: Stairs, Views & Waterfalls {North Carolina}
Our visit to Chimney Rock State Park gave us a morning of mountain views, hundreds of stairs, a little family hiking adventure, and a beautiful waterfall trail near Asheville.
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Walking the Asheville Urban Trail: Art, Architecture & Hidden Treasures {North Carolina}
Asheville’s Urban Trail is more than a downtown walking route. Follow the trail through the heart of Asheville to discover historic buildings, public art, literary history, tiny doors, and the unexpected details that make this mountain city so much fun to explore.
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Visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville {Tennessee}
The Country Music Hall of Fame is one of Nashville’s best places to explore the history of country music. Here’s what we discovered inside the museum, from the Bristol Sessions and Elvis to iconic costumes, instruments, records, and the artists who shaped Music City.
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Sand Traps & Jellyfish: A Detour to Gulf Islands National Seashore {Florida}
A road trip home from Alabama turned into an unexpected detour to Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida, where we found soft white sand, brilliant blue Gulf water, and a few memorable beach misadventures along the way.
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Exploring Mobile Bay: A Road Trip Around the Gulf Coast {Alabama}
We spent a couple of days exploring both sides of Mobile Bay and discovered historic forts, a massive battleship, charming Southern towns, Gulf beaches, shrimp boats, and even a dog parade along the way.