Middleton Place Plantation in South Carolina boasts what it calls the United States' oldest landscaped gardens. In bloom since 1741, the gardens are home to many of the hallmarks of Southern horticulture, including magnolias, azaleas, and Spanish moss.
Rooted in the Mississippi Delta, the blues sprang from spiritual music and field hollers, spinning a cultural thread that follows the great black migration from South to North.
Since 1630, Boston's North End has continually evolved. Today, the area's diverse population keeps both the historic charm and colorful culture of the region full of life.
Cutting a swath of lights from the upper reaches of Harlem down through the heart of Manhattan, Broadway beckons to the starstruck like a blazing theater marquee.