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.

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.

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.

South Carolina and Georgia have many popular tourist attractions and three haunted lighthouses. Many swear these stories are true, but are they?