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๐€ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ง ๐€๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ง๐ฌ, ๐†๐€. ๐ˆ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“Immerse yourself in Athens, Georgiaโ€™s vibrant and creative energy in 2025. The yea...
01/18/2025

๐€ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ง ๐€๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ง๐ฌ, ๐†๐€. ๐ˆ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“

Immerse yourself in Athens, Georgiaโ€™s vibrant and creative energy in 2025. The year ahead brings an exciting array of new attractions, special events and milestone celebrations that further enrich the cityโ€™s storied cultural scene.

๐๐„๐– ๐ƒ๐„๐•๐„๐‹๐Ž๐๐Œ๐„๐๐“๐’ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐€๐“๐“๐‘๐€๐‚๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐’

๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ-๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—”๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฎ
Just steps from downtownโ€™s lively center, the brand-new Akins Ford Arena is redefining the cityโ€™s entertainment scene. This 8,500-seat, state-of-the-art venue will host an exciting array of events throughout 2025. As the home of the Athens Rock Lobsters FHPL hockey team and the UGA Hockey Ice Dawgs, the arena is set to thrill sports fans. With its top-tier programming and unbeatable location, Akins Ford Arena is set to become a cornerstone of Athensโ€™ entertainment landscape.

๐—•๐—ฒ๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ: ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ธ๐—ผ๐—ต๐—น ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜† ๐—–๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—บ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜
๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐Ÿญ โ€“ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿด, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ
Experience one of the finest private collections of Florentine baroque art outside Italy at The Georgia Museum of Art. โ€œBeyond the Medici,โ€ an exhibition showcasing works masterpieces acquired over 40 years by Houston-based art collector Sir Mark Fehrs Haukohl.

๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—”๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜†
Athentic Brewing Company is elevating Athensโ€™ beverage scene in 2025 with its entry into the world of distilling. In August 2024, Athentic announced a partnership with Drayton Distillery, a collaboration that brings craft spirits to the forefront of its offerings. Production began in fall 2024, and the first releasesโ€”vodka, an agave spirit and white rumโ€”are set to debut in 2025.

๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ-๐—ช๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ
Rivet House, Athensโ€™ newest boutique hotel, has already made waves since its opening in June 2024. Recognized as a finalist in Interior Design Magazineโ€™s 2024 Best of Year Awards, this 50-room gem redefines modern hospitality.

๐€๐๐๐ˆ๐•๐„๐‘๐’๐€๐‘๐ˆ๐„๐’ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐€๐๐๐”๐€๐‹ ๐„๐•๐„๐๐“๐’

๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ๐˜๐—ต ๐—”๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ & ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ป
In 2025, Five and Ten marks its 25th anniversary as a cornerstone of Athensโ€™ dining scene. Originally founded by two-time James Beard Award-winning chef Hugh Acheson, this flagship restaurant put Athens on the national culinary map. Now under the stewardship of UGA Grady College alum Peter Dale, Five & Ten continues to honor its rich legacy while embracing fresh perspectives.

๐—”๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ
๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐Ÿณ-๐Ÿต, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ
Wine enthusiasts and food lovers wonโ€™t want to miss Athens Wine Weekend 2025, a highly anticipated three-day event held February 7-9 at The Classic Center. This celebration will feature a dynamic lineup of wine tastings, educational seminars and gourmet pairings from top local chefs, including participants from Five & Ten, Pretty Boy, South Kitchen + Bar and The Pine Bar.

๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ๐˜๐—ต ๐—”๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐˜†๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ
๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฏ โ€“ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ
The Lyndon House Arts Center will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of its iconic Juried Exhibition, a cornerstone of Athensโ€™ vibrant arts community. This milestone event invites Athens-area visual artists to submit works in any medium for consideration.

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—”๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜
๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—น ๐Ÿฒ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ
Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Third Annual Athens Beer Fest, set for Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 1 pm to 4 pm at The Classic Centerโ€™s 440 Foundry Pavilion. This exciting event invites beer lovers to sample the latest and greatest brews from some of the regionโ€™s top breweries.

๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฑ๐˜๐—ต ๐—”๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—”๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—น ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜
Celebrating 15 years of performance and community, the Athens Showgirl Cabaret, founded in 2010 by Kelly and Alice Divine, continues to bring drag, burlesque and variety shows to Athens. A portion of the tips from each show supports local charities, with the Boybutante AIDS Foundation, Inc. being a regular recipient.

๐ˆ๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐•๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ง๐š ๐ŸŽนThe year 2025 marks the bicentenary of the birth of the Waltz King and global music ...
01/16/2025

๐ˆ๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐•๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ง๐š ๐ŸŽน

The year 2025 marks the bicentenary of the birth of the Waltz King and global music star, ๐™…๐™ค๐™๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฃ ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™–๐™ช๐™จ๐™จ ๐™„๐™„. His queen Vienna, the world capital of music, will be celebrating it to the full. A packed, contemporary festival program that spans numerous genres will be held throughout the city in 2025.

๐—๐—ผ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—œ๐—œ (๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ, ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿด๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ โ€“ ๐—๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฏ, ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿด๐Ÿต๐Ÿต) was no less than a pop star of his time who enjoyed immense fame and success. His timeless works remain relevant today and his melodies reflect the joy and sophistication of Viennese culture. Vienna is putting the spotlight on Strauss, one of the cityโ€™s greatest musical stars, to mark his 200th birthday.

๐‘บ๐’•๐’“๐’‚๐’–๐’”๐’” ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ฝ๐’Š๐’†๐’๐’๐’‚: ๐‘ฒ๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ธ๐’–๐’†๐’†๐’
The motto of the vienna.info Tourist Board for the Strauss anniversary year 2025 is โ€œKing of Waltz. Queen of Musicโ€. Strauss was already celebrated as the Waltz King during his lifetime. His queen is Vienna, the world capital of music. It was here that geniuses such as Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss were able to unleash their full creativity. Today, the cityโ€™s cultural scene is buzzing. Viennaโ€™s stages attract 10,000 visitors a night.

๐‘ฑ๐’๐’‰๐’‚๐’๐’ ๐‘บ๐’•๐’“๐’‚๐’–๐’”๐’” ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐‘ฝ๐’Š๐’†๐’๐’๐’‚: ๐’•๐’‰๐’“๐’๐’–๐’ˆ๐’‰๐’๐’–๐’• ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’š๐’†๐’‚๐’“
Vienna will be the big stage for a packed Strauss program in his anniversary year. The city has launched โ€œJohann Strauss 2025 Viennaโ€ under the direction of Roland Geyer with the aim of creating a year-round festival program. Building on the three program pillars of PUR, MIX and OFF, the program spans an arc from classical Strauss concerts and operettas to contemporary performance art. Vienna will be celebrating its diversity and cultural vibrancy with an enormous range of artistic performances and city-wide events.

๐™…๐™ค๐™๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฃ ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™–๐™ช๐™จ๐™จ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ ๐™‘๐™ž๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™– ๐™ž๐™ฃ ๐™›๐™ž๐™œ๐™ช๐™ง๐™š๐™จ:
โ€ข 65 productions
โ€ข Roughly 250 days of events
โ€ข Approximately 40 partners
โ€ข More than 400 artists
โ€ข 69 locations across all 23 of Viennaโ€™s districts
โ€ข 10 genres: concerts, music theater, dance, drama, installations, exhibitions, science, circus, performance, film/video
โ€ข Some 90,000 tickets; a further 200,000 visitors expected to attend with free admission.

๐‘บ๐’•๐’“๐’‚๐’–๐’”๐’” ๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’๐’•๐’” ๐’๐’‡ ๐’‚๐’๐’ ๐’Œ๐’Š๐’๐’…๐’”
All of Viennaโ€™s major music institutions are taking part, including the Vienna Music Society, the Wiener Konzerthaus, the MusikTheater an der Wien, the Volksoper Wien and the Wiener Staatsoper. This year, Strauss can also be found in surprising places throughout the city, both indoors and outdoors.

๐‹๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ ๐จ๐ง ๐€๐ฆ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐š ๐ˆ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐ŸŒดIn 2025, Amelia Island is inviting travelers to indulge in its most delectable line...
01/14/2025

๐‹๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ ๐จ๐ง ๐€๐ฆ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐š ๐ˆ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐ŸŒด

In 2025, Amelia Island is inviting travelers to indulge in its most delectable lineup of culinary experiences yet. An emerging culinary destination, Amelia Island has inspired the creation of several food-focused events in recent years. Whether seeking elevated dining, foodie festivals, or interactive culinary adventures, there is something to suit every palate.

๐—”๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—œ๐˜€๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ | ๐—๐—ฎ๐—ป. ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿณ-๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ
Kick off the year with a 10-day celebration of award-winning dining across the island. Enjoy signature dishes and tasty deals at many of the islandโ€™s most popular hot spots.

๐—œ๐˜€๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—˜๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—™๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ด๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น | ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿฎ-๐Ÿฐ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ
A tradition for more than 50 years, this iconic festival is a feast for the senses with fresh seafood, a colorful parade, live entertainment, fireworks, artisan vendors, and much more.

๐—™๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ | ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฑ-๐Ÿญ๐Ÿด, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ
Fresh-caught perfection awaits at this acclaimed event at Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa. Watch top chefs compete in a unique culinary showdown, savor the creations, and cast your vote for the champion โ€“ with Atlantic Ocean views and sprawling tree canopies as a backdrop.

๐—”๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—œ๐˜€๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต | ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ. ๐Ÿญ-๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ
A month-long culinary exploration featuring specially crafted prix-fixe menus across the islandโ€™s hottest spots. With $1 from every meal benefiting a local charity, Dining Month is about great food for a great cause.

๐—œ๐˜€๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น | ๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜. ๐Ÿฐ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ
Enjoy tastings from local microbreweries, live music, food trucks, shopping, and family-friendly fun in the heart of Fernandina Beach. Children under 12 can attend for free.

๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—”๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—œ๐˜€๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ | ๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜. ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ-๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฏ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ
For a more intimate experience, try an all-inclusive culinary weekend at the charming
Addison on Amelia Island, with cooking classes, farmers market tours, and indulgent meals. Enjoy a three-course breakfast each morning, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and evening social hours with complimentary beverages.

๐—”๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—œ๐˜€๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ | ๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜. ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿณ-๐Ÿญ๐Ÿต, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island invites you to experience haute cuisine under the stars with world-class chefs, sommeliers and mixologists. This event promises unforgettable flavors and luxurious ambiance in a stunning oceanfront setting.

๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ณโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‡-๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—น๐˜๐—ผ๐—ป, ๐—”๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—œ๐˜€๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ | ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต๐—น๐˜†
During this intimate, interactive culinary adventure, a renowned chef creates two entrees and desserts artfully paired with wines. Guests are invited to learn about recipes, techniques, ingredients, and the history of various cuisines while enjoying a remarkable hands-on dining experience.

๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ข๐—บ๐—ป๐—ถ ๐—”๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—œ๐˜€๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜ & ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ | ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต๐—น๐˜†
Each month, the Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa hosts a quaint, southern-inspired farm-to-table dinner at The Sprouting Project, the answer to hyper-local sustainability. The themed five-course dinner begins with a tour of the resortโ€™s aquaponic greenhouse, organic gardens, the barrel room, and collection of beehives.

๐–๐š๐ญ๐œ๐ก ๐Ž๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐œ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฐ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ, ๐€๐‹ ๐ŸšฃMontgomery Whitewater Park, an all-season outdoor adventure center lo...
01/13/2025

๐–๐š๐ญ๐œ๐ก ๐Ž๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐œ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฐ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ, ๐€๐‹ ๐Ÿšฃ

Montgomery Whitewater Park, an all-season outdoor adventure center located in the heart of Alabamaโ€™s capital city, is now the premier winter training site for international whitewater athletes. In April of 2024, the brand-new 120-acre park hosted the Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross Olympic Team Trials, where paddling phenom Evy Leibfarth clinched her seat on the U.S. Olympic team before going on to win a bronze medal in Paris.

But the excitement isnโ€™t reserved for just the pros. This February park patrons can enjoy a front-row seat to the action, getting the rare opportunity to watch as elite athletes from Canada, South America and beyond navigate Montgomery Whitewaterโ€™s advanced competition channel, all while cozied up by the fire roasting smores, enjoying live music at Eddyโ€™s, the onsite restaurant and bar, or skating on the parkโ€™s 5,000 square foot real-ice rink. For visitors seeking their own adrenaline-filled adventure, Montgomery Whitewaterโ€™s newly expanded land-based offerings include a dynamic ropes course with two thrilling ziplines for guests to enjoy.

Easily accessible from I-85 and I-65, the park is conveniently located less than 5 minutes from remarkable downtown cultural attractions like the Equal Justice Initiativeโ€™s Legacy Sites, The Rosa Parks Museum at Troy University and the Civil Rights Memorial.

๐“๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐–๐ข๐ง๐ž & ๐…๐จ๐จ๐ ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ ๐ซ๐ž๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐Ÿ–-๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐ŸฝTampa Bay Wine and Food Festival - Tampabaywff, the region's premie...
01/11/2025

๐“๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐–๐ข๐ง๐ž & ๐…๐จ๐จ๐ ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ ๐ซ๐ž๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐Ÿ–-๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿฝ

Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival - Tampabaywff, the region's premier culinary event, is back on Tampaโ€™s vibrant waterfront for five unforgettable days from April 8-12, 2025. The festivalโ€™s third edition promises to be its most exciting and expansive yet.

Building on the sold-out success of last yearโ€™s events, 2025 festivities will gather more restaurants, more chefs, and more wine and spirit producers for the ultimate celebration of Tampa Bay and the regionโ€™s remarkable culinary scene. Notable new events joining the lineup this year are โ€œExperience St. Peteโ€ on Wednesday evening and โ€œExperience Tampaโ€ the following night, with the fan-favorite Chef Showdown competition and highly anticipated Grand Tasting returning bigger and better than ever. The festival is thrilled to welcome the return of celebrity chef and Tampa Bay local, Chef Robert Irvine, as this yearโ€™s host, adding an additional spark of entertainment to the five-day celebration. Joining him will be Executive Chef, Fernando Desa, of GOYA Foods; with honorary chef host of the entire festival week, Chef Sean Brasel of Meat Market.

The 2025 Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival features six extraordinary events across five days. The celebration begins on Tuesday, April 8 with โ€œAn Evening at the Tampa Club,โ€ an invite-only cocktail event. On Wednesday, April 9, the new โ€œExperience St. Peteโ€ shines the spotlight on culinary gems from neighborhoods across St. Pete and its surrounding communities. Another exciting new addition, โ€œExperience Tampa,โ€ will take place on Thursday, April 10, widening the scope of last yearโ€™s Hyde Park-focused event to highlight more of Tampaโ€™s top culinary destinations. Choose from several participating restaurants for a dazzling four- or five-course meal paired with exceptional wine and cocktails. On Friday evening, the unmissable festival highlight โ€œIrvine Spirits Chef Showdownโ€ competition is back and bigger than ever with two new battle categories, Battle Surf nโ€™ Turf hosted by Meats by Linz and Battle Smokehouse. Sixteen of Tampa Bayโ€™s top chefs, including all reigning champions, will battle head-to-head in eight thrilling showdowns including Fried Chicken, Seafood, Taco, Truffle, Pasta, Burger, Surf nโ€™ Turf, Smokehouse.

The festival finale โ€œGrand Tastingโ€ event features a roster of more than 40 of Tampa Bayโ€™s premier dining destinations serving an elevated spread of delectable bites alongside a collection of world-class wines, craft cocktails, curated by Breakthru Beverage Florida, with brews featuring Stella Artois.

For the third year running, the festivalโ€™s charitable partner is the Eat Smart campaign, a 501 ยฉ(3) nonprofit program that provides healthy meals and nutritional guidance to the local community and Floridaโ€™s youth through programs in our event destinations, local school systems and partner education non-profits.

๐•๐ข๐ž๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ง ๐‹๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐“๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฌรธ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ ๐ŸŒŒLast yearโ€™s unexpected Northern Lights sightings over North Ameri...
01/09/2025

๐•๐ข๐ž๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ง ๐‹๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐“๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฌรธ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ ๐ŸŒŒ

Last yearโ€™s unexpected Northern Lights sightings over North America have left viewers with a desire for more. Now, new flights through England to one of the worldโ€™s most renowned spots for Aurora-viewing Tromsรธ, Norway make viewing even easier this winter. From December through March, Off the Map invites travelers to visit Tromsรธ for an island holiday rich in activities, dramatic scenery, cuisine, culture, and, of course, the Northern Lights. And, yes, a holiday in Tromsรธ IS an island holiday โ€“ the majority of Tromsรธ city is located on Tromsรธya Island.

๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—™๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐˜€/๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ๐˜€รธ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€
New flights from Manchester, Bristol and London are direct to Tromsรธ in Northern Norway. There, travel experts introduce the โ€œgateway to the Arcticโ€ via new itineraries with Tesla transport, adventure-filled activities and distinctive accommodations.
The new Tromsรธ Experience combines exhilarating ways to explore the Arctic wilderness: traveling via private Tesla in the snowy landscape, picnicking on a remote island, gliding past mountain ranges via husky sled, and hunting for the Northern Lights. Located 210 miles above the Arctic Circle, the city, known for its research into the Aurora Borealis, is also considered to be โ€œThe Paris of the Northโ€ with its rich culture and the worldโ€™s northernmost university.

๐Ÿฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ๐˜€รธ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ
1๏ธโƒฃ ๐˜ผ๐™ฃ ๐™„๐™จ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ก๐™ž๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ - The Majority of Tromsรธ sits on an island and blends coastal culture with city sensibility. The Tromsรธ experience begins with a visit to Sommarรธy, another small island with a reputation for crystal clear water, sandy beaches and rugged mountain ranges, for a picnic lunch.
2๏ธโƒฃ ๐˜ผ๐™˜๐™˜๐™ค๐™ข๐™ข๐™ค๐™™๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™จ ๐˜ฟ๐™š๐™จ๐™ž๐™œ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™Ž๐™๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™˜๐™–๐™จ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™‰๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™๐™š๐™ง๐™ฃ ๐™‡๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ๐™จ - Accommodations are at the luxury three-bedroom Polar Night apartment where guests can enjoy panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, star gaze and search out the Northern Lights from the comfort of their beds.
3๏ธโƒฃ ๐™Ž๐™ช๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™–๐™—๐™ก๐™š, ๐™‡๐™ค๐™˜๐™–๐™ก ๐˜พ๐™ช๐™ž๐™จ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š ๐™–๐™จ ๐™๐™ง๐™š๐™จ๐™ ๐™–๐™จ ๐™„๐™ฉ ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ข๐™š๐™จ - Norwegian cuisine and beverages are highlights of the itineraries. The programโ€™s Arctic Tasting experience features local, sustainable ingredients, fresh seafood and meats, plus artisanal beers and spirits.
4๏ธโƒฃ ๐˜ผ๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ซ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™š๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐˜พ๐™๐™–๐™ก๐™ก๐™š๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™š ๐™๐™ง๐™–๐™ซ๐™š๐™ก๐™š๐™ง๐™จ ๐™ค๐™› ๐˜ผ๐™ก๐™ก ๐˜ผ๐™™๐™ซ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™ง๐™š ๐™‡๐™š๐™ซ๐™š๐™ก๐™จ
โ–ช๏ธ Travel through Tromsรธ s in a Tesla, designed for maximum viewing with oversized windows and quiet travel. The journey takes place, distraction-free, in silent harmony with the environment.
โ–ช๏ธ By day, guests can learn to mush with a team of huskies during a sledding adventure by the fjords.
โ–ช๏ธ They can also choose the thrill of snowmobiling through the wintry landscape of the Lyngen Alps.
โ–ช๏ธ Take it to the hills by ascending to the top of Storsteinen Mountain via Fjelheissen cable car for stunning views of Tromsรธ.
โ–ช๏ธ For a calmer adventure, an exploration of the Arctic Cathedral shows off the venue which hosts concerts throughout the year.
โ–ช๏ธ In the evening, channel your inner explorer with a private Aurora hunting experience led by local guides experienced in locating the best Northern Lights spots.
5๏ธโƒฃ ๐™‰๐™š๐™ฌ ๐˜ฟ๐™ž๐™ง๐™š๐™˜๐™ฉ ๐™๐™ก๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™๐™ง๐™ค๐™ข๐™จรธ
All gateways connect through England for a direct flight to Tromsรธ.

๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐š๐ฒ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝAs the colder months approach, savvy travelers are on the lookout for the perfect getaway, and t...
01/08/2025

๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐š๐ฒ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ

As the colder months approach, savvy travelers are on the lookout for the perfect getaway, and this year, Nayarit is taking center stage as one of the best places to visit in 2025. This stunning state on Mexicoโ€™s Pacific Coast offers a captivating blend of pristine beaches, vibrant cultural experiences, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered, making it the ultimate fall and winter escape.

๐—” ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—บ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€
Nayarit boasts over 200 miles of Pacific coastline, dotted with golden beaches, turquoise waters, and lush mountain backdrops. Destinations like Sayulita, Punta Mita, and San Blas provide the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure, offering everything from world-class surfing and paddle boarding to sun-soaked afternoons under swaying palm trees.

Sayulita, a bohemian surf town, charms with its colorful streets, artisanal shops, and beachfront bars. Punta Mita, on the other hand, is the epitome of luxury with its high-end resorts, championship golf courses, and stunning sunset views over the Pacific. San Blas, a quieter and more traditional town, is known for its historic fort, serene estuaries, and birdwatchingโ€”a haven for nature enthusiasts.

๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป๐˜€
Nayaritโ€™s magic extends beyond its beaches. This year, the state has expanded its roster of โ€œPueblos Mรกgicosโ€ (Magical Towns) to include Amatlรกn de Caรฑas, Ixtlรกn del Rรญo, and Ahuacatlรกn, adding to the allure of established favorites like Compostela, Jala, and Mexcaltitan. These towns are recognized for their rich heritage, vibrant traditions, and warm hospitality, making them must-visit destinations for travelers looking to experience the heart of Mexico.

๐—–๐˜‚๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—™๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€
Nayaritโ€™s culinary scene is as diverse as its landscapes. The state is famous for its fresh seafood, particularly ceviche, aguachile, and grilled fish, best enjoyed at a beachfront palapa with toes in the sand. Visitors can savor local specialties such as zarandeado fish, a traditional dish marinated and grilled to perfection, and try lesser-known delights like tlaxtihuille, a pre-Hispanic dish made from corn and shrimp.

๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ
From adrenaline-pumping activities to serene escapes, Nayarit offers endless outdoor adventures. Fall and winter are primetimes for whale watching, as humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of Banderas Bay.

Adventurers can also explore the Sierra Madre Mountains through guided hikes, horseback riding, or ATV tours, immersing themselves in lush jungles, waterfalls, and panoramic vistas. For those seeking underwater adventures, Nayaritโ€™s Marietas Islands are a snorkeling and diving paradise, home to vibrant coral reefs and the famous Hidden Beach.

๐—–๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—™๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€
Fall and winter in Nayarit are marked by lively festivals and cultural celebrations that showcase the stateโ€™s rich traditions. Visitors can experience Day of the Dead festivities in the Magical Towns, attend the colorful patron saint festivals, or explore traditional Huichol art and crafts. The vibrant music, dance, and colorful costumes create an immersive cultural experience that adds a unique layer to any visit.

๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ง ๐‘๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐žโ€™๐ฌ ๐ง๐ž๐ข๐ ๐ก๐›๐จ๐ซ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐๐ฌ โšœ๏ธBaton Rouge isnโ€™t just Louisianaโ€™s Capital city โ€“ itโ€™s a vibrant tapestry of neighbo...
01/06/2025

๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ง ๐‘๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐žโ€™๐ฌ ๐ง๐ž๐ข๐ ๐ก๐›๐จ๐ซ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐๐ฌ โšœ๏ธ

Baton Rouge isnโ€™t just Louisianaโ€™s Capital city โ€“ itโ€™s a vibrant tapestry of neighborhoods, each with a different story to tell though its distinct characteristics. From the charming streets of the Garden District to the buzzing arts and entertainment of Downtown, Baton Rougeโ€™s diverse enclaves invite visitors to uncover hidden gems, savor local flavors and immerse themselves in the cityโ€™s genuine warmth and hospitality.

๐——๐—ข๐—ช๐—ก๐—ง๐—ข๐—ช๐—ก
Baton Rouge offers a true taste of Louisiana with a metropolitan feel, home to unique historic architecture, frequent weekend festivals and classic yet creative flavors.
๐Ÿ”ธ ๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’† ๐’•๐’ ๐‘ฌ๐’‚๐’•: For those seeking good โ€˜Ole Louisiana Cajun-Creole cuisine,๐™‹๐™ค๐™ค๐™ง ๐˜ฝ๐™ค๐™ฎ ๐™‡๐™ก๐™ค๐™ฎ๐™™๐™จโ€™ crawfish and Poor Boys have been a downtown staple since the late 1960โ€™s. Another riverfront option, Matherne's Market at 440 on 3rd - Downtown is a cherished family-owned business.
๐Ÿ”ธ ๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’† ๐’•๐’ ๐‘บ๐’•๐’‚๐’š: Downtown boasts an array of sophisticated yet charming overnight accommodations just steps away from the Mississippi River, including
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown Classical Revival style building.
๐Ÿ”ธ ๐‘พ๐’‰๐’‚๐’• ๐’•๐’ ๐‘ซ๐’: No visit to Baton Rouge is complete without a stop by the landmarks that shaped the cityโ€™s history, like the ๐™‡๐™ค๐™ช๐™ž๐™จ๐™ž๐™–๐™ฃ๐™– ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š ๐˜พ๐™–๐™ฅ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ก and Louisiana's Old State Capitol buildings.

๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—จ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—”๐—ก๐—” ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ ๐—จ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—–๐—”๐— ๐—ฃ๐—จ๐—ฆ
LSU is celebrated for its stately oaks, championโ€™s spirit and deep-rooted traditions. Each fall, the campus comes alive with enthusiastic tailgating culture and a renewed energy that unites all.
๐Ÿ”ธ ๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’† ๐’•๐’ ๐‘ฌ๐’‚๐’•: For those cheering on LSU, The Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room โ€“ Highland is a legendary staple offering rooftop campus views, made-from-scratch food and classic tailgating games, while Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, adorned with LSU memorabilia, is perfect for enjoying their signature โ€œCajundillasโ€ and Death Valley cocktail.
๐Ÿ”ธ ๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’† ๐’•๐’ ๐‘บ๐’•๐’‚๐’š: Overlooking scenic University Lake on the campus of LSU, The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU convenient location offers a unique experience to visitors seeking the spirited university culture.
๐Ÿ”ธ ๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’† ๐’•๐’ ๐‘ท๐’๐’‚๐’š: The epicenter of LSU gamedays is Tiger Stadium โ€“ also known as โ€œDeath Valleyโ€ โ€“ which becomes the fifth-largest city in Louisiana when the Tigers play at home.

๐— ๐—œ๐——-๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ & ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—š๐—”๐—ฅ๐——๐—˜๐—ก ๐——๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—–๐—ง
Mid-City and the Garden District are among the most diverse areas, offering vibrant, walkable streets filled with unique shopping, dining and a warm, welcoming community.
๐Ÿ”ธ ๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’† ๐’•๐’ ๐‘ฌ๐’‚๐’•: Located in the shadows of Interstate I-10, the ๐™‹๐™š๐™ง๐™ ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™จ ๐™Š๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง๐™ฅ๐™–๐™จ๐™จ district has more than 30 locally owned restaurants, bars and shops, serving up everything from Asian street food with a Southern twist to upscale soul food and European classics.
๐Ÿ”ธ ๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’† ๐’•๐’ ๐‘บ๐’•๐’‚๐’š: The Garden District is known for its quaint and friendly neighborhoods, full of historic properties with architecture dating back to the early 1900โ€™s and surrounded by parks and local businesses. Many charming homes with artsy cottage dรฉcor are available for rent on Airbnb or VRBO.
๐Ÿ”ธ ๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’† ๐’•๐’ ๐‘ท๐’๐’‚๐’š: Stroll through the pleasant natural surroundings and observe Southern Louisianaโ€™s picturesque landscapes and vibrant environment at BREC's Independence Botanical Gardens.

๐—ฆ๐—–๐—ข๐—ง๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ก๐——๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—˜
Scotlandville, home to one of the nationโ€™s largest historically Black universities, Southern University, is a culturally rich neighborhood with deep roots in African American heritage and known for its strong sense of community.
๐Ÿ”ธ ๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’† ๐’•๐’ ๐‘ฌ๐’‚๐’•: Found along the Scenic Highway, ๐™๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™ก๐™š ๐™‚โ€™๐™จ ๐™Ž๐™š๐™–๐™›๐™ค๐™ค๐™™ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐˜ฟ๐™š๐™ก๐™ž invites visitors and locals alike to savor authentic Cajun-Creole Louisiana flavors. At Uncle Gโ€™s, the philosophy is that food should not only taste great, but also be good for you, using only the freshest ingredients. Popular items include fried catfish, boiled shrimp platters and crawfish nachos.
๐Ÿ”ธ ๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’† ๐’•๐’ ๐‘บ๐’•๐’‚๐’š: Conveniently located near the airport and just a quick drive from Downtown, Scotlandville is in close proximity to hotels including WATERMARK Baton Rouge, the Origin Hotel Baton Rouge and Belle of Baton Rouge Casino.
๐Ÿ”ธ ๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’† ๐’•๐’ ๐‘ท๐’๐’‚๐’š: Scotland Saturdays has become North Baton Rougeโ€™s cultural and social hub. This open market is a place where locals and visitors alike come together to celebrate local businesses, performers, and makers.

๐๐ž๐ฅ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฌ๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‹๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ก ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ ๐ŸŽถCelebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—Ÿ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต is a vibrant arts festival in Be...
01/05/2025

๐๐ž๐ฅ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฌ๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‹๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ก ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ ๐ŸŽถ

Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—Ÿ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต is a vibrant arts festival in Belfast that features both local and internationally renowned artists.

Part of The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Out to Lunch takes place in an eclectic mix of venues across the cityโ€™s rejuvenated cobblestoned trading quarter around Belfast Cathedral, which has become the center of Belfastโ€™s cultural and social scene.

The festival is a mix of top acts and emerging talent. Previous performers have included ๐™…๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™„๐™–๐™ฃ, ๐™๐™๐™š ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™ฎ๐™ฅ๐™š๐™จ, ๐˜ผ๐™ง๐™ก๐™ค ๐™‚๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™๐™ง๐™ž๐™š, ๐™ƒ๐™–๐™ฏ๐™š๐™ก ๐™Šโ€™๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ง, ๐™ˆ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฎ ๐˜พ๐™๐™–๐™ฅ๐™ž๐™ฃ ๐˜พ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง, ๐˜ฝ๐™ž๐™ก๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐˜ฝ๐™ง๐™–๐™œ๐™œ and ๐™‰๐™ž๐™จ๐™ ๐™†๐™ช๐™ข๐™–๐™ง. Among the acts announced so far for next yearโ€™s festival are comedians ๐™‡๐™ช๐™˜๐™ฎ ๐™‹๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง, ๐™Ž๐™๐™–๐™ฅ๐™–๐™ง๐™–๐™  ๐™†๐™๐™ค๐™ง๐™จ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™๐™ž and ๐˜ผ๐™ฃ๐™™๐™ง๐™š๐™ฌ ๐™ˆ๐™–๐™ญ๐™ฌ๐™š๐™ก๐™ก, legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers ๐™‡๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™™๐™ž๐™จ๐™›๐™–๐™ง๐™ฃ๐™š, 80s electronica band ๐Ÿด๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿด ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š and award-winning singer-songwriter ๐™€๐™ข๐™ž๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐˜ฝ๐™–๐™ง๐™ ๐™š๐™ง.

The festival will also offer its signature Opera for Lunch and Opera for Tea sessions where you can watch performances of cabaret classics while enjoying a light meal.
The program of some 60 events takes place in a diverse range of venues that include dedicated performance spaces such as Black Box as well as pubs, churches, galleries, and historic buildings.

The festivalโ€™s roots are in the wider Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival which was established in 1999 after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement which brought the โ€˜Troublesโ€™ to an end. It was an attempt to regenerate the north city center through arts and culture and bring people back into the city center in the evening.

The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival takes place in May and it and Out to Lunch have been a resounding success growing year on year to become significant dates in Belfastโ€™s cultural calendar.

๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐€๐ฅ๐š๐›๐š๐ฆ๐š ๐ŸชฝThe ๐™’๐™๐™š๐™š๐™ก๐™š๐™ง ๐™’๐™ž๐™ก๐™™๐™ก๐™ž๐™›๐™š ๐™๐™š๐™›๐™ช๐™œ๐™š ๐˜ผ๐™จ๐™จ๐™ค๐™˜๐™ž๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ (๐™’๐™’๐™๐˜ผ) invites bird enthusiasts and nature lo...
01/03/2025

๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐€๐ฅ๐š๐›๐š๐ฆ๐š ๐Ÿชฝ

The ๐™’๐™๐™š๐™š๐™ก๐™š๐™ง ๐™’๐™ž๐™ก๐™™๐™ก๐™ž๐™›๐™š ๐™๐™š๐™›๐™ช๐™œ๐™š ๐˜ผ๐™จ๐™จ๐™ค๐™˜๐™ž๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ (๐™’๐™’๐™๐˜ผ) invites bird enthusiasts and nature lovers of all ages to celebrate the majestic winter migration of Sandhill Cranes, Whooping Cranes, and other wildlife at the ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ ๐™๐™š๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ซ๐™–๐™ก ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐˜พ๐™ง๐™–๐™ฃ๐™š๐™จ.

This three-day event, held from January 10-12, 2025, will offer a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for attendees of all interests and experience levels. It will take place at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Complex, The Princess Theatre, Decatur Public Library - Al, Cook Museum of Natural Science, Alabama Center for the Arts in downtown Decatur, Alabama.

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ข๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ
Each winter, over 20,000 Sandhill Cranesโ€”along with several pairs of rare Whooping Cranesโ€”flock to WNWR, making it a premier destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Festival-goers will have the unique opportunity to witness these majestic birds up close, as well as enjoy sightings of other wildlife such as ducks, geese, and raptors. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the WNWR Observation Building and Visitor Center (3121 Visitor Center Road, Decatur, AL) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day to observe.

Whether you're an experienced birder or a beginner, the Festival of the Cranes has something for everyone. Visitors can also participate in a variety of workshops, presentations, and exhibits that will deepen their understanding of birds and the natural environment. The event provides a fun, educational experience for families, school groups, and anyone eager to learn more about the wildlife that calls Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge home.

๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ & ๐—˜๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜
The Festival will kick off on Friday, January 10th, with birding expert Christopher Joe leading a guided bird walk at 3:00 p.m., followed by the "Muscle Shoals Meets the 80s" concert at the Princess Theatre. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and will feature the renowned Fiddleworms, along with special guests including Kelvin Holly, Jay Burgess, Gary Baker, and Marty Lewis.

In addition to the concert, attendees can enjoy presentations throughout the weekend from notable speakers, including Brian "Fox" Ellis, storyteller and naturalist; and Dr. James B. McClintock, polar and marine biologist, along with many others.
The Alabama Center for the Arts will host two jam-packed days filled with exhibits, presenters, and activities, including the "Bat Lady" Jimmy Stiles, Hilary Hankey, Jon Armbruster, films, art demos, and more.

The Princess Theatre will showcase nearly a dozen presentations across Saturday and Sunday, including the Wings to Soar Raptor Show and the play "Thank You, Rachel", celebrating the legacy of conservationist Rachel Carson.

๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐•๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฒ, ๐๐• ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ŸŒŸCarson Valley, Nevada, is kicking off 2025 with a host of exciting new venues, events, and...
01/02/2025

๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐•๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฒ, ๐๐• ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ŸŒŸ

Carson Valley, Nevada, is kicking off 2025 with a host of exciting new venues, events, and experiences for visitors and locals alike. From expanded outdoor adventures in the breathtaking Sierra Nevada foothills to revitalized historic sites and a fresh lineup of culinary destinations, the region is embracing a vibrant future while celebrating its rich heritage. Highlights include new family-friendly events, event venues and dining establishments, and the opening of innovative boutique shops, making Carson Valley the ultimate getaway for adventure seekers, history buffs, and food lovers in the year ahead.

Check out these new destinations and experiences in the heart of the Old West โ€” in Carson Valley, Nevada.

๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด & ๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น ๐—š๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€
The town of Genoa may have been founded in 1851 and is known as Nevadaโ€™s first non-native settlement, but that doesnโ€™t mean itโ€™s all about the past. In fact, residents and visitors alike are abuzz about ๐™๐™ก๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง & ๐˜ฝ๐™ช๐™ฏ๐™ฏ ๐˜พ๐™–๐™›๐™š. Homemade clean eats and hand-crafted beverages โ€” including coffee, teas, & specialty botanical bubblers โ€” are on the menu, and modern vibes abide.

Another popular event space is ๐™ˆ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™™๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™ˆ๐™š๐™ง๐™˜๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ก๐™š ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ข๐™ฅ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฎ, which was originally established in 1926 as a grocery and farm supply store but recently underwent a significant remodel. Not all thatโ€™s old is lost, though; in fact, the venueโ€™s bar is the original counter from Minden Mercantile in 1926.

Just south of Minden is the town of Gardnerville, and a popular regional destination is Corley Ranch. While the property itself is anything but new โ€” the historic barn on the working ranch was built in the 1800s, after all โ€” itโ€™s a new experience that is enticing visitors to this heritage favorite: The Gardnerville ranch now offers interactive tours.
Visitors can meet farm animals and explore scenic portions of the nearly 300 acres of lush pasture and learn more about the real working cattle ranch, where hay and pumpkins are some of the featured crops. Kids can feed the animals and even take a pony ride while learning all that goes into keeping a working ranch in order throughout the year.

Retail experiences are top of mind for many travelers, and a unique boutique is the ideal place to commemorate a Carson Valley vacation. Gardnervilleโ€™s The ๐™‘๐™–๐™ก๐™ก๐™š๐™ฎ ๐™ˆ๐™š๐™ง๐™˜ fits the bill, featuring locally raised foods and abundant handcrafted finds. In the spotlight at this small business: women-owned vendors, jewelry, western hats/decor, furniture, farmers market area, photography, lavender goods, honey, soaps, candles, beef, western hats, clothing, art, and more.

And finally, new to the dining and catering scene in Gardnerville is The Valley Larder, offering fresh and tasty custom catering as well as cheese and charcuterie boards. Its popular Farmhouse Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, with locally sourced pastries and products, homemade soups and chili, salads and sandwiches, plus a full-service coffee bar.

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