During the Civil War, Atlanta did indeed burn, but in the years since she has rebuilt, restored and in fact reinvented herself. Down but not out, she rose like the phoenix from the ashes of a bitter conflict to become queen of the American south.

There’s a lot to explore when vacationing in Louisville, Kentucky. Famous for the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs, Louisville has a lot more to offer.

If you are looking for quality family fun and a family vacation that you will remember for years to come, then be sure check out Birmingham, Alabama! This delightful southern gem has a museums, amusement parks, fabulous places to dine and lovely Antebellum homes like none other you have seen before. Birmingham, Alabama…a vacation treasure not to be missed.

The South Carolina State Fair is held every year in Columbia during mid to late October. It’s been going for over a hundred years and has gotten to be big business in the touristy area of the Carolinas.

The Little White House was the home of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. It was his home before he became President and continued to be his getaway until his death on April 12, 1945. It is an excellent spot to stop by during your southern travels.
This video shows a brief history of the Little White House and features Roosevelt portrayed by local resident Robert Prater.

Andersonville, Georgia features the home of the most notorious prisoner of war camp in the Civil War, Camp Sumter. Today the site still exist along with the National POW Museum and Andersonville National Cemetery.

The Fernbank Natural History Museum is one of the top natural history museums in the southeast. Their permanent exhibits include a timeline of Georgia history, dinosaurs, shells and a hands-on discovery room for younger children. The most popular draw for my son – the dinosaur exhibit, of course.

Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center is a 1600 acre environmental park and part of Columbus State University. It’s used for research and classes but is open to the public as well, offering a myriad of informational programs, birdwatching and nature tours and self-guided wildlife trails.

Myrtle Beach is America’s favorite family beach and one of the top tourist destinations in the entire nation and what makes Myrtle Beach so great is the amount of attractions that serve the city and its tourist. If you come to Myrtle Beach you will find enough activities to keep you busy the whole time you’re on vacation down here.

Charleston, South Carolina is known for many things: warm weather, friendly locals, beautiful beaches, great golf, fantastic food. But one thing Charleston, SC is probably best known for is its rich history. Whether you are visiting the Lowcountry on a golf vacation, family beach vacation, the Southeast Wildlife Exposition, Spoleto Festival or for any other reason; do yourself a favor and take a day to enjoy a guided or self-guided historical tour of Charleston.