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St. Marys, Georgia: 5 Reasons to Stay a Spell

From history and culture to beautiful architecture and Southern hospitality, discover five reasons why you should add St. Marys to your list as a day trip or weekend destination!

By Molly Silver, 3 yearsJune 27, 2022 ago
Sightseeing

Makin’ A Good Time in Macon, GA: A Weekend Guide

Looking for a new place to go this weekend? Why not try Macon, GA? With 6,000 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic places highlighted by the famous Hay House, beautiful rolling hills including the Native American Ocmulgee Mounds, and memorable cuisine, this city near Atlanta is perfect for a weekend getaway.

By Molly Silver, 4 yearsJune 30, 2021 ago
History

5 Reasons Why the American Southeast Doesn’t Habla Espanol

San Miguel de Gualdape, Sapelo Sound, Georgia, 1526. Santa Elena, Parris Island, South Carolina, 1566. Trading Ford (in present-day Salisbury), North Carolina, 1567. Spanish forts and settlements such as these dotted the American Southeast from North Carolina to Louisiana long before the British arrived. By the late 1500s, Spain’s power Read more…

By Molly Silver, 4 yearsJune 2, 2021 ago
Sightseeing

Helen, Georgia: Where America Meets Bavaria

You might expect residents of Helen, Georgia, to greet you in this fashion since their entire town is decorated in the Bavarian style, but Helen’s history is far from German. In this post, learn why this logging and gold-mining town transformed into the unique alpine village it is today, and Read more…

By Molly Silver, 4 yearsNovember 24, 2020 ago
Sightseeing

Day Guide to Thomasville, Georgia’s Rose City

If you guessed Thomasville was named after a man named Thomas, you’d be right! Thomas Jefferson Johnson, owner/builder of Pebble Hill Plantation (see below), formed Thomas County in Southwest Georgia in 1825 and the county seat one year later. Both are believed to be named for a Major General Thomas, Read more…

By Molly Silver, 5 yearsSeptember 11, 2020 ago
History

Debtors, Catholics, and Yankees, Oh My! 20 Savannah Fun Facts

Dare to learn about Savannah’s centuries-old ghosts and more on your own trip to Savannah! As you can see, there is so much to explore in this Southern jewel!

By Molly Silver, 5 yearsJune 10, 2020 ago
Sightseeing

Ready, Aim, Fire! Fort King George in Darien, Georgia

I love shrimp. And I’m willing to travel to find the ⁰good stuff. So I drove 50 miles North to B & J’s Steak and Seafood in the small town of Darien, Georgia, for what I’d heard was incredible wild Georgia shrimp. It was. But while in Darien I discovered Read more…

By Molly Silver, 5 yearsMay 12, 2020 ago
History

What do Beer, Golf, the Federal Reserve Have in Common?

If you guessed Jekyll Island, Georgia, you’d be correct! Each got their start here on the island. Learn how (and much more) below! You’re not the first to wish to spend lazy days enjoying Jekyll Island’s beaches, biking and walking paths, golfing, and more. The island has been a vacation Read more…

By Molly Silver, 5 yearsMay 5, 2020 ago
Adventure

Jekyll Island: A Cycler’s Dream

Being a tour guide and avid traveler, I had always thought that I needed to travel to find intellectual and cultural stimulation. But since the shelter-at-home order is forcing us to stay well…at home, I’ve decided to take advantage of what “home” has to offer. I visited nearby Jekyll Island, Read more…

By Molly Silver, 5 yearsMay 5, 2020 ago

Cumberland Island Walking Tour: Haunting Ruins and Wild Horses

Fugitives, Fighters, and Fudge: St. Marys Walking Tour

St. Marys Murder, Mayhem, and Martinis Walking Tour


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