If you’re looking for a day trip from Nashville, Nearest Green Distillery is a must-visit spot in Shelbyville. During the research stage of planning my family trip to Tennessee, I stumbled across Nearest Green Distillery—a black and woman-owned distillery with a remarkable history to boot. Instantly, I was hooked and knew that we had to check it out. Nearest Green Distillery was born to honor the legendary Nathan Green, also known as Uncle Nearest, the …
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Trying to plan your next family vacation and not quite sure where to go? Allow me to make some recommendations on the best summer destinations for families in the United States. Every destination you’ll find here is exciting, kid-friendly, and doesn’t require the use of a passport. Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure or a relaxing mountain escape, you can find it here. Without further ado, let’s get into the good stuff. Here are …
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Historic Hampton House in Miami Review
by Tykesha77A few short miles away from Miami’s world-famous South Beach, there’s a little-known historic gem — the Hampton House Motel. Once dubbed, the “first luxury hotel for Negroes in the South,” this Negro Motorist Green Book establishment was the epitome of Black excellence in Miami, Florida in the 1960s. I’ve traveled the world on a quest to learn as much as I can about the histories and cultures of people across the globe. As a …
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Thomasville, Georgia: Jack Hadley Black History Museum Tour
by Tykesha77I travel to Thomasville, Georgia, frequently to visit my dad, who moved to the city a few years ago, after marrying a Thomasville native. In all of my visits, I never took the time to learn and explore the city until recently. I truly believe that history is the key to unlocking the DNA of a town, city, or region. So, I did a little research to create a list of things to do and …
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Where to Stay in Wilmington, DE: Sheraton Suites Downtown Wilmington Hotel Review
by Tykesha77If where to stay in Delaware means family-friendly amenities, comfy quarters, and being at the center of downtown Wilmington, you’ll find everything you want at the Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown. Scroll down for our complete review! After spending the better parts of a year at home, we decided to have our first family adventure with a road trip to Wilmington, Delaware. We only planned to explore the city for two days and wanted our lodging …
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If you love the outdoors, then get ready to step into paradise. Located near iconic tourist destinations like Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park, Kanab, Utah is the ideal home base to kick off your next family adventure. Featuring a plethora of breathtaking canyons, sand dunes, and caves, this town is filled with fun for the entire family. There are so many fun things to do in Kanab, Utah for families that it’s hard …
