Tag: Music
Dollywood [2020 Update]
Adult-oriented amusements abound at Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
By Hope S. Philbrick
A few years ago, before I'd ever set foot in the place, if you'd told me that after going to Dollywood I'd be eager to return, I'd have thought...
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...
Searching for Patsy Cline in Winchester, Virginia
Visit Winchester, Virginia, for insights into the singing legend’s life.
By Renée S. Gordon
It has been said that the loneliest time of the day is the hours between midnight and dawn. In 1957 Patsy Cline performed “Walkin After Midnight” on the Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts...
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...
Culinary Weekend: Hilton Head Island
By Hope S. Philbrick
Nothing satisfies the soul like Lowcountry cuisine. Except, perhaps, the Lowcountry itself. Add them together for a truly satisfying vacation destination....
The Burgess Hotel
By Hope S. Philbrick
If you're looking for more than a place to lie your head and rather someplace that will also touch your heart,...
Product Tested: Fab Slabs
Australian cutting boards now available in the United States
Fab Slabs is a family-owned and -operated business that hails from the Sunshine Coast of Australia....
Sea Island Forge Kettles
By Hope S. Philbrick
Sea Island Forge, based in St. Simons Island, Georgia, is sparking new traditions in backyards nationwide with its kettles.
Every Sea Island...
Eat Up the SC Hammock Coast
By Hope S. Philbrick
The Lowcountry, the U.S. East Coast ecosystem shared exclusively by South Carolina and Georgia, is home to spectacular scenery (in every...
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...
Rent a Houseboat 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...
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...
“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...