When my dad and stepmom retired, we became one lucky family, as they chose a mountain retreat that’s popular for families: Asheville, N.C. In days…

When I moved to Atlanta in the mid-90s, I was leaving behind the beaches of Florida and the culture and history of Boston; I didn't…

Many families know Baton Rouge, like the entire state of Louisiana, is home to some of the world’s best food, a distinctive musical sound that…

Biloxi, Mississippi has been labeled one of the country’s oldest communities since it was settled by French settlers in 1699. But the area served as…

The largest city in Alabama, Birmingham offers a wealth of family-friendly activities, from historic sites and hands-on museums to beautiful green spaces and an interactive…

When Cason J. Callaway and his wife, Virginia, started turning their undeveloped property in Pine Mountain, Georgia, into a beautiful garden to share with family…

Founded in 1670 as Charles Town, after King Charles II, Charleston, S.C. is a southern city steeped in history and good, old-fashioned southern charm. Walking…

A jewel of a travel experience awaits your family in the Southeast and, nope, it isn’t Atlanta or Orlando. Charlotte, North Carolina -- gaining on…

Families love visiting Chattanooga, Tennessee, with a fun-packed downtown area that’s bordered by beautiful views and attractions located on Lookout Mountain (from which you can…

The remote northern tip of the Outer Banks was kept away from visitors until 1984, when North Carolina extended NC 12 into Corolla and the…

Dollywood is a world-class theme park destination that combines thrilling rides and water parks, with a wide variety of cultural opportunities for both large and…

The Town of Duck is one of the Outer Banks northernmost communities, with some of the narrowest stretches of the barrier islands, and also one…

While Fayetteville, Arkansas is well-known as the home of the University of Arkansas, there’s much more to this city than its reputation as a college…

Just 15 miles south of Charleston is 12 square miles of beautiful oceanfront known as Folly Beach, South Carolina. Nestled between the Folly River and…

If you're planning a visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, plan to spend some time in Gatlinburg, too. You may even want to stay…

The most visited national park in the country, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park receives nine million visitors a year. And there must be at…

Boasting 32 miles of wide, unspoiled sugar-white sandy beaches along with a delightful abundance of water sports, kid-friendly entertainment, and a friendly climate of genuine…

Located in Harrison County on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, the city of Gulfport was incorporated in 1898. Shortly thereafter, work began on the harbor at the…

Hatteras Island, in the Southern part of the Outer Banks, is at the center of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, a 72-mile stretch of the…

Maybe it's the 12 miles of uninterrupted white sand beaches; maybe it's the endless (truly) opportunities for tennis and golf; or perhaps it's that you…

Hot Springs, Arkansas, offers families a vacation unlike any other city; after all, how many cities can say they ARE a national park? People have…

Originally named Twickenham when it was settled in 1805, Huntsville was renamed in 1811 to honor its first settler, John Hunt. Although the city originally…

The Isle of Palms in South Carolina is a private beachfront area made up of nearly 3,000 acres. It encompasses Sullivan's Island, Breach Inlet, the…

One of the Golden Isles' southernmost islands is Jekyll Island, not far from the Florida border. A sleepy little destination that is a National Park,…

Kiawah Island is actually a private resort island destination. The entire island is home to a collection of vacation rental and resort accommodations sharing activities,…

Despite its unusual name, Kill Devil Hills is a gorgeous family destination set in the middle of the Outer Banks Northern Beaches. More commercial than…

Located in the northern part of the Outer Banks, the Town of Kitty Hawk is most widely known for being the site of Orville and…

Knoxville, Tennessee is known for being home of the University of Tennessee, bordering the Smoky Mountain National Park, housing many unique museums, and hosting a…

Located in Southern Louisiana, Lafayette is situated about an hour south of Baton Rouge and two hours west of New Orleans. Families could easily make…

What’s a nice town to do if she sits geographically between two A-list travel spots: the zillion-things-to-do Lone Star State and New Orleans with her…

In 1950, construction began on Lake Sidney Lanier, a manmade lake that encompassed 50,000 acres of land and displaced 700 families. In fact, under the…

From down-home cooking to the long-time home of the 42nd President of the United States, Little Rock, Ark. is known for its welcoming southern charm…

Memphis may be the home of the Blues (first penned here by W. C. Handy and still celebrated in the many clubs lining Beale Street),…

It's all about beaches, sun and southern hospitality in Myrtle Beach -- and golf, of course. Myrtle Beach, known as the "Seaside Golf Capital of…

People flock to Nags Head, the largest in the Outer Banks, to visit Jockey's Ridge State Park, the tallest natural sand dune system in the…

As the birthplace of the Grand Ole Opry (the longest-running radio show in the world), Nashville is as renowned for being the capital of country…

New Orleans, home of saucy Creole cuisine, armies of jazz musicians and very old, historic neighborhoods, has made an impressive comeback since Hurricane Katrina. The…

Yes, Alabama has beaches! Situated on the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama's Gulf Shores are a family vacation destination through and through. Located within the Gulf…

The beach: Who can resist it with its warm sand, hot sun, buoyant salt water and, of course, a great book? But for some, those…

Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, the most popular Tennessee gateways to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, connect like a string of brightly colored pop-beads, which…

While some prefer the beaches of Outer Banks -- a given! -- my favorite area is Roanoke Island and the town of Manteo due to…

Savannah began her reign in the South as one of the most beautiful and charming cities when General Oglethorpe arrived and claimed a colony in…

Sevierville is most popular for the Tanger Outlets, but is a good place to stay when visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the neighboring…

Of the most popular islands to visit are St. Simons, Little St. Simons and Sea Island, which is a private island only accessible by driving…

What started as a quarrying industry in the 1860's has now evolved into the State of Georgia's most popular attraction: Stone Mountain Park. Of course,…

Georgia's coastline begins with Tybee Island. Just a five-mile stretch of beach, Tybee, which is Native American for "salt," is a 20-minute drive due east…

Wilmington, North Carolina is the anchor community of the Cape Fear peninsula, which is not as scary as the name sounds. When Europeans first began…

Many people make the mistake of thinking that Wrightsville Beach is named for the Wright Brothers who mastered the science of human flight on another…