We enjoy a trip to Georgia's capital city on occasion but we are always looking for small towns near Atlanta. Some of them give you the same "big city" amenities such as great restaurants. You will also find things to do you can't find in the city. Here's our picks for great small towns near … Continue reading Fun small towns near Atlanta to explore
This Charlotte area hotel will have you dreaming of money in the bank
When searching for a Charlotte area hotel for my son's graduation trip, I wanted something with character, comfortable beds and a place to grab a good meal. The Esquire Hotel in downtown Gastonia, North Carolina exceeded our expectations. The hotel is over 100 years old but with the modern amenities today's travelers need. A historic … Continue reading This Charlotte area hotel will have you dreaming of money in the bank
Bacon, flamingos and disco turkeys? It’s all a part of minor league baseball
What is summer without baseball? It's not much of a summer for us. Steve and I grew up watching the Atlanta Braves. I was so obsessed I once snuck my transistor radio into church so I could listen to the game. Our unofficial "first date" was to a Rome Braves game. Rome is the closest … Continue reading Bacon, flamingos and disco turkeys? It’s all a part of minor league baseball
Riding around in a little red wagon
One of the simple joys of childhood is being pulled around the neighborhood in a little red wagon. But what if you can be driven in one? Maybe you can if you know Jimmy Cundiff of Trion, Ga. He made a little red wagon for grown-ups and well, for children, too. You may have seen … Continue reading Riding around in a little red wagon
Covington, Kentucky: Home of America’s Notre Dame
Kentucky is known for many things. Bourbon. Horse racing. And don't forget bluegrass-the music and the land. Covington, Kentucky has a different and surprising claim to fame on Madison Avenue just a few miles from Cincinnati, Ohio. America's Notre Dame The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption is known as "America's Notre Dame," We learned about … Continue reading Covington, Kentucky: Home of America’s Notre Dame