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For a unique dining experience we opted to try media mogul and Atlanta native son Ted Turner’s Ted’s Montana Grill—Ted Turner, who started CNN and at one time owned the Atlanta Braves, is the second largest individual land owner in the United States. He owns 2 million acres of ranch land in 5 states and manages 55,000 head of bison as well as cattle. This ranch style restaurant chain showcases bison … [Read more...]
So my friend Barry and his wife Jodie have a cabin on Lake Oconee and invited us to spend a night and enjoy a day on the water-since it also happened to be on our way to Savnannah. It is a lovely spot and I would highly recommend staying at the hotel if you are in the area (the Lodge on Lake Oconee). It’s so lovely, in fact, that Carrie Underwood got married here. There are lots of activities like boating, jet … [Read more...]
If you are not traveling with super little kids (under 9 or 10), then you’ve got to do a ghost tour at night in the most haunted city in the USA-Savannah's claim to fame. There are some really good guides who will give you an unbelievable experience- but apparently I couldn’t find them. I did my research when I planned this trip, checking reviews, but it just goes to show you, even if you do all your … [Read more...]
The Savannah Historic District is a National Historic Landmark. Laid out in a grid plan, the blocks are full of great examples of 18th and 19th century architecture.. The district encompasses the original town plan laid out in 1733 by Gen. James E. Oglethorpe, founder of the British colony of Georgia. Most of the original squares, which feel like mini plazas or parks, remain and each have their own unique focal … [Read more...]
