The Seeing Southern Travel Magazine
If travel is as important to your life as it is to ours, follow along and discover destinations that will awaken a new sense of discovery. Travel is transformative, illuminating, reviving. Through the stories that you’ll find here, we hope you uncover some locations that awaken a sense of awareness in you that you can’t shake.
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The Best of Seeing Southern
Many journeys change us. We hope you’ll find inspiration from these special experiences and destinations.
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Travel Resources
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Uncovering the History of Rock City Barns
Join us as we spend 2024 researching and uncovering Rock City barn history.
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I’m always on the lookout for items that make travel easier and more efficient. I’m also eager to discover amenities at destinations that I can bring home and utilize in my daily life. Here’s a list of our favorites items, the best luggage, soothing lotions, inspirational books, and all things electronic (including cameras). Here’s our wish list for you.
5 Rules When Riding the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Remember these five rules when you’re aboard the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway that departs from Blue Ridge, Ga.
Drive Tanks and Crush Cars in Morganton, Georgia
Who doesn’t have a dream of driving tanks and crushing cars? Visit Tank Town USA in Morganton, GA, where these dreams come true.
Enjoy Breakfast at The Sawmill Place in Blairsville, Georgia
Farm to Table at The Sawmill Place Kitchen + Market in Blairsville, Ga.
Sopping Sorghum in Blairsville
Every October, thousand descend on the small mountain town of Blairsville, Ga., to celebrate everything sorghum. Follow the crowds to Meeks Park, eat a biscuit or climb a pole, and welcome fall.
Fall at the Folk Collaborative
A stretch of the Blue Ridge Mountains is considered Appalachia. And for the most part, most of us know nothing about these roots. At The Folk Collaborative, in McCaysville, places you in the middle of this culture.
The Battle of Tunnel Hill
The reenactment of the Battle of Tunnel Hill, Georgia.
Take Me Back to the Old Sautee Store in Helen
There’s no place that defines my childhood like The Old Sautee Store in Helen. And more specifically, the free cheese.
A Colonel and a Governor: Hardman
Hardman Farm is Georgia's finest example of an intact working farm during the turn of the 20th century. The farmhouse has had three owners, the first and builder was Civil War Colonel James H. Nichols. It was called West End because of its location in the valley.
In the Hills of Clayton
There’s lots to do in the mountains of North Georgia, and Clayton welcomes you with beautiful scenery and some great eats.
Pick Mercier Orchard
Mercier Orchard is a 4th generation family and veteran-owned and operated apple orchard founded back in 1943 by Bill and Adele Mercier. Located in Blue Ridge, Ga, Mercier Orchard offers a bite into Georgia agritourism.
Helen to the Atlantic
Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race takes place the first weekend in June each year.
A Walk to Remember
We’ve watched in wonder and fright at Nik Wallenda does what few of mankind is capable of doing.
The Battle of Chickamauga Revisited
The 150 year anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga at Lookout Mountain, Georgia.
Heat rises at the 2024 Blind Willie McTell Music Festival in Thomson, Georgia.