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In Cambria, southwest Virginia, it's books and antiques, oh my!
Cambria Station Antiques and Old New River Books fill up three stories of the old Cambria general store.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 232 min read
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Dollywood turns 40 with a host of fun events this spring and summer
Dolly Parton’s popular theme park celebrates its 40th anniversary season in East Tennessee. May 3 is the official anniversary day.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Apr 272 min read
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Don't just travel through the South, take time to learn something new!
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, offers visitors a chance at throwing clay and Grapevine, Texas, heats up with glassblowing opportunities.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Mar 63 min read
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Get Out Your Kazoos and Be A Part of a Guinness World Record
Macon, Ga., is home to the kazoo inventor and wants to bring together the largest kazoo gathering in the world.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Mar 12 min read
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Tennessee lights up the season with a vibrant holiday glow!
The Volunteer State offers millions of holiday light events, from immersive Christmas villages to driving through miles of lights.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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Chattanooga Center pays homage to Medal of Honor recipients
Buffalo Soldier, Dr. Mary Walker and other veterans honored at Chattanooga's Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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20 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays Throughout the South
The region abounds with festive events ranging from reindeer to German markets.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Nov 7, 20249 min read
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Taylor Swift and her Eras Tour takes over New Orleans
The Audubon Zoo, Aquarium, Insectarium and restaurants will offer Swifties special fun during Oct. 25-27, 2024 in New Orleans.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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Relive the O.K. Corral Shootout at Griffin's Doc Holliday Festival
The Georgia town 40 miles south of Atlanta was the birthplace of the famous gunfighter and friend to Wyatt Earp.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Paradise lies in northern Georgia
Bicycle mechanic Howard Finster got a divine calling so he created thousands of pieces of artwork, many of which grace rock albums.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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Mississippi's Fridamania
Ninth annual Frida Fest takes over Bay St. Louis on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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Standing in Two Places at Once
Three Southern cities—Bristol, Copperhill and McCaysville—have state boundaries running through them!

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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Travel smartly, bring first aid kit!
GoKit has you covered with more than 100 essential first aid supplies in a cute container.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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'Star Trek Continues' in Georgia
The Neutral Zone in Kingsland, Ga., offers a Fan Appreciation Weekend for insider’s view into their recreation of the 'Star Trek' ship.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jan 16, 20244 min read
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Scuba Claus?
Santa's all wet at the Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 20, 20231 min read
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Still The Rage: Cabbage Patch Kids Remain As Popular As Ever
About 250,000 visitors come to BabyLand General Hospital in Cleveland, Ga., to watch Cabbage Patch Kids be born and/or to adopt one.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 16, 20233 min read
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Holiday Pies and Teddy Bears
Louisiana's Pie Bar in New Iberia and historic Arnaud's Restaurant in New Orleans offer unique holiday traditions.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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1st Ho-Hos not created by Hostess
Rose O'Neil started the popular Kewpie Doll craze but her dolls of different colors failed to excite the public.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 6, 20233 min read
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Bama's 127 Yard Sale & UFO fun
August means the annual 127 Yard Sale plus celebrating aliens in northeast Alabama.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 1, 20234 min read
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Clarkville's Innovative Street Art, From Sergeant Carter to Van Gogh
The northern Tennessee town resonates with the creative spirit.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 13, 20234 min read
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