Hauntings don't end on Halloween at any of these spirited Southern accommodations.

Table for two ... maybe Muriel's New Orleans photo personal collection (2024) Café Vermillionville, Lafayette, La., Gaines Ridge Dinner Club in Camden, Ala., Pirate's House in Savannah, Ga., Country Squire Restaurant, Inn & Winery in Kenansville, N.C., and Old Talbott Tavern in Bardsto

Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture in New Orleans photo personal collection There's a mystique surrounding Mardi Gras, from the elaborate gowns and costumes to the colorful krewes and parades. Even if you cannot attend any of the festivities that lead up to Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras), you can learn more about the history and pageantry regarding this annual celebration year-round at various Mardi Gras museums throughout the S

The Hunter Museum of American Art, the original mansion completed in 1905 for a wealthy insurance broker and later purchased by the widow...

An eye-catching exhibit draws you into a military museum, but the stories of the people who served are what stay with you. Through interactive displays, personal accounts and special events, these museums offer a closer look at what it’s like to commit the ultimate sacrifice ~ serving your country. Whether you’re planning a visit around Veterans Day or looking for a meaningful stop on your next road trip in the South, these 13 museums offer a chance to honor those who have se

While the days continue to get longer, temperatures grow warmer, and pollen (thankfully) decreases in May, the events and festivals...

"When I was a little girl in the 1960s, my father took my two brothers and me out into the flatwoods to grunt for worms," comments Mary...

Spring blooms at Reynolda Gardens in Winston-Salem, N.C. photo personal collection (Apr. 2022) April brings...

"Can you believe it's been forty years," asked the Dreamer-in-Chief, Dolly Parton, to the enthusiastic crowd on Dollywood's 2025 opening...

photo courtesy of WOKANDAPIX/pixabay.com March roars in like a lion, with plenty of events starting immediately, as many destinations put...

In a blink of an eye, or rather a turn of the calendar page, we've moved from the spooky season to the start of the festive season. And,...

Destinations large and small throughout the South celebrate Independence Day in grand style with fireworks, parades, live music, and much...

Summer is here. Well, okay, it doesn't officially arrive until June 21, but everyone knows it's summer begins after Memorial Day, and the...

What does the month of April bring to the table? Both baseball and NASCAR seasons are underway, then there's the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse...

The time for the celestial event is drawing nearer. On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse, when the moon passes between the sun and...

With 62 miles of coastline, including 26 miles of beaches, 12 coastal communities, and a wealth of activities, experiences and...

With all the events and happenings throughout the South during March, the month roars in like a lion. The fun starts immediately with...

With January in the rearview mirror, it's time to focus on what February brings. While it may be the shortest month (even with leap year...

Less than an hour from New Orleans is quaint Covington, Louisiana. Situated on the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, aka The...

Skeletons, spiders and other Halloween decor give way to holiday lights, baubles and adornments. Oh, yes, by all accounts, the holiday...