Key West’s Legendary Chart Room Bar

Window seating at the Chart Room Bar

Only in Key West could a real treasure hunter sit in a motel room-turned-bar, tended by an actual gun running pirate smuggler, while charting his search for a lost Spanish treasure ship. All the while listening to one of the most influential musicians to ever sing about the Caribbean.

Tampa’s Maritime Museum of the American Victory Ship

Tampa's American Victory Ship

Today, the Victory ship American Victory serves as a museum. Also, as a memorial to the men and women who served during both war and peace. Carrying ammunition and military equipment to theaters of war to aid in the victory. Bringing our brave service members back home afterward. And humanitarian supplies to war-torn continents, this ship has many stories to tell. Take the time to visit. Listen to her stories, before they are forgotten.

New Orleans has a “New” Brewery Steeped in Local History

Dixie Beer Tasting Flight

In January 2020, Gayle Benson announced a contest to rename the brewery. The winning name hopes to honor the tradition of Dixie beer, while encompassing the community. New Orleans has a deep French influence running through it and their new name, Faubourg says just that. “Neighborhood” in French.

Party like a Pirate in New Orleans’ French Quarter

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop

The oldest bar in the United States and the most haunted place in New Orleans. These are claims made by Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Piano Bar and Lounge. While both of these claims are hard to prove or disprove, it is a very unique place with a lot of history.