Tag: Music
Fun Things To Do in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
By Hope S. Philbrick
Most any time of any year, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, a small community in the Great Smoky Mountains nestled between Sevierville and Gatlinburg, is bustling with attractions, entertainment, dining options from well-known brands to one-of-a-kind eateries, shopping opportunities, world-class museums, and everything...
Dollywood [2020 Update]
Covid-Era Official Notice, June 3, 2020:
Dollywood Parks and Resorts start reopening beginning with Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa on June 10. Dollywood Theme Park and Dollywood’s Splash Country Water Park open June 15 and 16 for season pass guests only. Both parks open to...
New Country Music Pathway in Tennessee
For a limited time, you can earn commemorative souvenirs including a custom Tennessee Music Pathways Guitar.
Ken Burns tells the story of “Country Music” in his latest PBS documentary, but nothing compares to standing in the places where history was made. Tennessee Tourism has created...
10+ Ideas for Adult Fun in Thomson, Georgia
By Hope S. Philbrick
Thomson is one of our favorite small towns in Georgia, in part because it’s host to some of the state’s best adults-oriented events: the Blind Willie McTell Music Festival and the Belle Meade Hunt Opening Meet.
A new event this November promises...
Mountain Soul Vocal Competition
The 15th annual Mountain Soul Vocal Competition is calling for entries.
This unique competition honors the songwriting of Sevierville native Dolly Parton by encouraging contestants from across the nation to sing one of the songs she has penned.
Competitors, male and female, choose a song written...
Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival
With music and more, this Blues Festival will have you singing a happy tune.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Take your ears to Thomson, Georgia, and you'll be very glad you did.
Come to the Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival to hear some tunes and you’ll get treated...
Paisley Park
Tour Prince’s former compound in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Every Minnesotan has a Prince story.
Mine is this: When I was in high school, the dad who lived next door was a private music teacher. Prince was one of his former students. One evening, a...
The Sound Table [Exclusive]
Groovy eats and sips in Atlanta, Georgia.
By Hope S. Philbrick
While researching a review of The Sound Table for 17th South Magazine, I interviewed the chef and restaurateur. The magazine opted not to run these Q&As, which means you grownups get the scoop.
Click the link above...
Introduction to Georgia [Itinerary]
Two weeks is all it takes to fall in love with the southern state we call home.
Wondering what to do in Atlanta? What to do in Georgia? Here are our top picks for a get-to-know-Georgia tour, whether it's your first-ever visit, a deeper exploration...
Hop-On Hop-Off London Bus Tour
Tour the United Kingdom's capital riding atop a double-decker bus.
By Carrie Whitney
The image of a double-decker bus is synonymous with London, England, but in...
Bed & Breakfast Accommodations in South Carolina’s Old 96 District
Story by Hope S. Philbrick
Photos courtesy Old 96 District
Sponsored by Old 96 District
Located in the western part of South Carolina bordering Georgia, South Carolina’s...
Come Find Bourbon
There’s a fresh, new answer to the common question of where to stay when exploring Kentucky Bourbon Country, thanks to the tourism commissions of...
Private Tours of the San Diego Zoo
By Sherri Telenko
I grew up hearing about the San Diego Zoo on television and watching zoo experts parade interesting species across talk show stages....
Outdoors in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
By Sherri Telenko
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is not exactly a tourist town. It’s one of those places I had little desire to visit until...
King of Kentucky 3rd Edition
King of Kentucky is returning this year with the release of its third edition. Hitting shelves in September, this will be the third release...
Play & Stay The Ballantyne
Change your view by spending a day on the golf course at Ballantyne in Charlotte, North Carolina.
By Bill Bauer
Recognized with a 4½-star rating by...
Mixed Case: Sheltering Sips (3 of ?)
Our Mixed Case series serves up an eclectic mix of recent ‘adult beverage’ discoveries by the dozen.
Whether you’re perusing a bar menu while traveling...
Bourbon Country [2019 Update]
Savor America’s Native Spirit
Loop through Kentucky on a road trip that promises adult fun, picturesque views, learning opportunities, tasty treats, and freebies
By Hope S....
Inn to Inn to Inn: Hiking in Shenandoah National Park
One luxurious way to hike part of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Recently, I hiked 30 miles in three days.
It ranks as...
Houseboat Rentals in the U.S.A. [Exclusive]
By Hope S. Philbrick with additional reporting by Katie DeTar
Two years ago, in the course of researching this story for Simply Buckhead magazine, I...
“Dirty Dancing” Weekend at Mountain Lake Lodge
Carry a watermelon. Hold the frame. Shake your maracas. Never let anybody put you in the corner. Most of all, smile and have the...
Mall of America [UPDATE]
Bloomington, Minnesota is home to the No. 1 tourism attraction in the United States.
The shopping mecca offers plenty of grownup fun even if you...