Tag: One City Three Ways

While Chattanooga's 100-plus parks and dozens of miles of hiking trails are certainly enticing draws, its culinary offerings, growing arts district, and family-friendly attractions make the city a compelling getaway for all kinds of visitors.

A deep dive into the ever-evolving state capital, now defined by its creative spirit, cutting-edge cuisine, and richly textured past.

Highly walkable and populated with restaurants, galleries, and museums, Paducah’s verve far exceeds the sum of its relatively small population. Today, the town is home to not only world-renowned quilters, but also James Beard–nominated chefs, visual artists of nearly every medium, and a tight-knit community supporting them.

With all the natural components needed to make steel—iron ore, coal, and limestone—Birmingham experienced meteoric growth during the Industrial Age, earning it the name the Magic City. While steel production wound down in the 1970s, the moniker remains, albeit for a bevy of other reasons. The modern-day magic of this Southern city lies in the breadth of attractions for outdoor enthusiasts, history lovers, and gourmands alike.

With a dynamic food scene, a thriving arts community, and its internationally renowned universities and medical center, Durham now has the whiff of an edgy city that still feels like a friendly, small(ish) town. Upshot: You don’t have to be a Duke fan to be bullish on Durham.

Mardi Gras is only the beginning of many lively celebrations dished up in the Big Easy. Don’t be surprised to see a colorful second line parade saunter by on a Sunday afternoon, with its requisite dancing, joyful horn tunes, and trademark parasols. Get ready to immerse yourself in all aspects of the city’s unique history as you feast on food that’ll nourish your body and your soul and raise a glass to round-the-clock fun.

If you’re not careful, a visit to Oxford might land you in the “Velvet Ditch.” Incorporated in 1837, the small college town with its bustling historic square earned the nickname in the 1950s after locals noticed a pattern: People came to Oxford (often for class at the University of Mississippi, aka Ole Miss), got comfortable, and never left.

Foodies, art lovers, and cycling enthusiasts alike will fall in love with this Ozarks town, known for being the birthplace of Walmart.

Charleston is lovely, made even lovelier with an effort to see the bigger picture. Here are three ways to approach your next visit, themed around Black history, top dining spots, and architectural highlights.

Years of revitalization efforts have driven a cultural rebirth visitors will enjoy whether they’re visiting Memphis for the barbecue, the blues, or the King of Rock and Roll.