One of my favorite places to visit when in Charleston is Fort Sumter. This hallowed ground is where the American Civil War began. Construction on Fort Sumpter started in 1829, and it is named after a Revolutionary War hero, General…
One of my favorite places to visit when in Charleston is Fort Sumter. This hallowed ground is where the American Civil War began. Construction on Fort Sumpter started in 1829, and it is named after a Revolutionary War hero, General…
If you are a plants person and love gardens, then Magnolia Plantation & Gardens needs to be on your garden bucket list. Not only is this place America’s last large-scale romantic-style garden but it is also America’s oldest public garden, opening its…
There is nothing quite like walking the grounds of an old Southern plantation, and Charleston is full of them. If you are looking for something to do outside the city, I highly recommend heading to the banks of the Ashley River.…
Lookout Mountain, just minutes outside the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, includes three world-famous natural wonders that show off the beauty of the mountain and the Chattanooga valley below. Luckily, if done right, you can see all that Lookout Mountain has to…
Food Tours are one of my favorite ways to explore a new area. You can’t beat getting to try delicious eats while learning a little history. So upon hearing about the Marietta Food Tours in my hometown, I decided this…
Southern Eats is a series about beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Send us an email. If you are looking for a delicious breakfast during your time in Rome, Georgia, I highly recommend you check out Honeymoon Bakery.…
Checking In is a series for reviewing properties, whether it is a hostel, hotel or other forms of accommodation. To suggest a property, please send us an email. Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links that help support Southern Exhilaration. The…
If you are looking for a weekend getaway that is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at the confluence of two rivers, then I have the place for you. Founded in 1834 the city is built on seven hills,…
