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Whether you’re enjoying a hot stone massage at the spa, sitting around the large outdoor fire pit on a cool evening enjoying a hot drink or eating fresh local cuisine at the Broad Street Grill, The Chattanoogan provides a perfect spot for a girlfriend get-away.
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Magic and illusions that make children and adults alike gasp with wonder at the Magic Beyond Belief production.
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Ride a trolley through Savannah’s historic district as stories from the Southern city’s past is revealed. Walk through the quaint tree-filled town squares as architectural wonders are pointed out. Learn the story of the town’s famous chef, Paula Dean, and sample a Southern buffet at her renowned restaurant.
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For 7-year-old Jake Myler, the best part of his visit to Stone Mountain Park was playing in The Barn. He loved running and climbing and throwing the balls. His day at the park included several visits to The Barn. As for 8-year old Sarah Minish, she enjoyed taking the skyride to the top of the mountain and seeing the pretty view. She also had fun sitting on the mountain and having a snack with her friends. For me, the best part of the day was watching the joy and excitement Sarah and Jake had as we covered as much ground as possible during our day-long visit to Stone Mountain Park. There is so much to do that you could easily make stretch your visit over several days in order to experience everything. It’s easy to see why Stone Mountain Park is listed in Frommer’s “500 Places to Visit With Your Kids Before They Grow Up.”

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Jeff Davis Parish in Southwest Louisiana offers wonderful Southern hospitality in a charming small town atmosphere.

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Forget about New Orleans. For the best Mardi Gras experience to be found, head to Lake Charles, La. Where else can you attend a Royal Gala and see the elaborate costumes of more than 40 krewes? Where else can you participate in a parade and throw beads to the crowd? Where else can you find a family-friendly Mardi Gras that even offers an alcohol-free zone.
Lake Charles, Louisiana, is the place where you will find all of this and more during the wonderful Mardi Gras season each year. Lake Charles is actually a great place to visit any time of the year. The natural beauty of the area, year-round festivals and gaming are just a few of the things that bring visitors to this portion of Southwest Louisiana each year.

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