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Marvin Magic in Mound Bayou, Mississippi
Although the exact location has been hotly debated for about half a century, this ramshackle house in Mound Bayou, Mississippi might very well be the place where Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ was written.
Ducking Around in Memphis!
Elvis, Otis, Aretha, Jerry Lee and.. ducks? Sure thing: one of the most popular things to see off the beaten Memphis path are the ducks swimming in the lobby fountain of The Peabody, the grand hotel of the South on Union Avenue.
Louisiana's Paddling Paradise
Visitors have described the natural settings of Louisiana with words like majestic and paradise, and perhaps the biggest earner of these compliments is the swamps and bayous. One of the best ways to experience the beauty of the outdoors is by water, about 15 percent of the state is covered by lakes, swamps, marshlands, rivers and bayous and these ecosystems are home to many of the state’s iconic animals, birds and plants.
Happy Fourth of July!
It might be just another Thursday for us, but today is America’s official birthday. Much like their counterparts in European countries, the USA celebrates its National Day in style. With family barbecues, colourful parades, star-studded concerts and hundreds of millions’ worth of fireworks all over the land, there’s a lot to like about Independence Day.
Explore the Tina Turner Museum at West Tennessee Delta Heritage Museum in Brownsville, TN
The Queen of Rock and Roll, continues to be recognised as one of the world’s most popular entertainers having been inducted in to the ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’ in 2015, she has won an incredible eight Grammy Awards and holds the record for selling more concert tickets than any other solo artist in history!
Can you keep a secret?
Looking for somewhere for a great night out that is mysterious and obscure? We may have the perfect place for you! Located in the Avondale district of Birmingham, Alabama you will find The Marble Ring - a very well-hidden, roaring, 20’s themed speakeasy bar!
Mississippi must-eats: Blue & White Restaurant, Tunica
Fancy a bite? You’re never far from excellent eats in the South, be it a home-made barbecue sandwich or a star-quality ten-course dinner. If it’s truly Southern comfort you want, we got you covered. The Blue & White Restaurant has been a local Tunica favourite since 1924.
Dollywood, in Tennessee, officially opens largest expansion in park history - Wildwood Grove!
U.S country music legend Dolly Parton has opened the dreamland inspired expansion ‘Wildwood Grove’ to her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The newest and largest ever development solidified the theme park’s place among the United States premier family destinations.
Who is Cedric Burnside?
“My school was a juke joint / From a kid till I was grown / And blues is really / All I ever known” - Ain’t Gonna Take No Mess. Cedric Burnside is on tour in the UK & Dublin late May / June 2019.
Sleeping off the beaten track in Mississippi – Part 3
Just down the road and off the beaten track there are true gems to discover in the Magnolia State. In this ongoing series, we earmark some great accommodations in Mississippi. Here's Part 3: Natchez.
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