Dewey Purinton
Dewey Purinton voted up Cookie Roma's answer

You grow up, get a job, move out on your own to a place that allows pets, pay your own way.  If the landlord doesn't allow it you don't want to  jeopardize your families current housing. 

Dewey Purinton
Dewey Purinton voted up John Doe's answer

I'm not that far South, but in West Virginia, there are many historical sites to visit....too many to list! If you're coming in the fall, it'll be that much better with the leaves changing! As far as good food....plenty of places to find authentic regional food!