Here we are for another week of our series, A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. In this series, we visit a different state each week and learn about its local State Park. Today we will be exploring the state parks of Georgia. You may not be familiar with these wonderful parks and all they have to offer. I enjoy taking my readers on a journey through each of the 50 states to explore some of the state parks that you may not know about. Now let's take a look at some of Georgia's state Continue Reading
Chattanooga Area Attraction Spotlight – Historic Western & Atlantic Museum & Tour #BayouTravel
One of my favorite things to do when traveling with my family is utilizing the first day of travel to get more bang for your buck! Since we love to travel overnight as much as possible, this mean we arrive at our destination in the morning or late morning before we can check into our hotel or resort. Using this time to visit smaller museums and attractions is a great way to add travel time and stretch our legs before we take a nap after check-in. On this trip we visited On our recent Continue Reading
Inside the Attraction: Atlanta’s Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum #BayouTravel
For many years my family has traveled to various American historical sites. America's history is an interesting and complex story which encompasses the good, bad and the ugly, yet our history is just that...history. It has been my honor to cover diverse and cultural events over the last 6+ years and I will always strive to do them justice. More importantly, I owe it to my children to show them how our country has achieved great success yet in some way disappointed people over the years. Our Continue Reading
Free Attractions in Atlanta- What to do in Atlanta, Ga at ZERO cost to you #BayouTravel
One thing I'm always looking to do when planning a trip with my family is to utilize local attractions that cost little to no money. On this trip, I can say that Atlanta certainly has tons that any family can enjoy completely for FREE! Listed below you will find a small group of Atlanta hot spots that cost you nothing! Centennial Olympic Park: Perfectly nestled in downtown Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park was built park was built by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games for Continue Reading
Get the Attraction / Tour Scoop on Atlanta’s Inside CNN Studio Tour #BayouTravel
Last but certainly not least, I am calling for all of my fellow CNN News fans! You don't have to be a CNN News fan to appreciate how the newsroom works. We recently visited the Inside CNN Studio Tour which is part of the CityPASS ticket bundle. I LOVED the CityPASS experience! It is a great to visit several museums at discounted price. You can purchase your CityPASS booklet in advance or your desired Atlanta area attraction day. The Inside CNN Studio Tour is perfect if you're looking for a Continue Reading
Atlanta Tours, Museums & more – Inside the College Football Hall of Fame #BayouTravel
After visiting so many great places while on my recent trip to Atlanta, Georgia, I was just about done in from all the hustle and bustle and the excitement that comes with journeying to new places, but despite my growing exhaustion I still had a few places left to visit before concluding my Atlanta tour and heading back home. One of which: The College Football Hall of Fame. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or a hometown fan, if you find yourself passing through Georgia or are vacationing Continue Reading
Atlanta Family Attractions: Go Wild at Zoo Atlanta & The Georgia Aquarium #BayouTravel
It's HOT in Atlanta especially this time of year but that doesn't deter many tourists that travel every summer! During my stay in the Peach State, I was able to mingle with other tourists like myself and visit several amazing Atlanta attractions. I've already told you about my trip to the World of Coca-Cola Museum and Stone Mountain Park but this post I would like to dedicate specifically to my two family favorite stops: The Atlanta Zoo & the Georgia Aquarium. Having my love for animals Continue Reading
Georgia Family Attractions & Destinations: Stone Mountain Park & Ride the Ducks #BayouTravel
After quite a few successful press tours over the last few months, I don't think it will come as a surprise to any when I reiterate my love for traveling. Even after months of constant go-go-going I'm still not tired of my travels and was recently even given the chance to journey to Atlanta for another press tour, during which I was able to see a lot of fantastic destinations while I enjoyed my stay. During my trip I was able to visit several Atlanta destinations and I can't wait to share my Continue Reading
Atlanta Area Attractions – Family Fun at The World of Coca-Cola #BayouTravel
Nothing says classic to me quite like reminiscing over my child hood with a tall glass of Coca-Cola. During my recent family trip to Atlanta , I was able to make a trip to a place that is near and dear to my heart: the World of Coca-Cola, where the magic behind the iconic sugar drink happens. Or at least, where you can learn about the history of Coca-Cola, anyways. When I created my itinerary, I was so excited to see the many different Downtown Atlanta area attractions available. But when my Continue Reading