Find the cheapest gas prices in the Triangle here. Powered by Gas Buddy. The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas in Raleigh, but you can plug in any zip code to zero in on your area. Below the map are several charts that show the cheapest gas in different parts of the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and more. All information is supplied by … [Read more...] about Find the cheapest gas in the Triangle
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Kids’ tickets $5 all summer for train travel with N.C. By Train
Ready for summer adventures with the family? Consider going by train! Through August 31st, 2021, kids ages 2-12 can travel for $5, each way, with the purchase of a regularly priced adult ticket on N.C. By Train. Use discount code V256 when booking. The offer is valid for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Masks are required on board trains and in … [Read more...] about Kids’ tickets $5 all summer for train travel with N.C. By Train
Photo guide to 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls
North Carolina is a wonderland of waterfalls. This photo guide of nine North Carolina waterfalls, by Harrison Grothoff and Triangle on the Cheap, will inspire you to go on a road trip to explore one or two of these natural beauties. Since most of these waterfalls are in Western North Carolina, they're a bit of a trek from the Triangle, but we think they're definitely worth it! … [Read more...] about Photo guide to 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls
Want To Get Away This Summer? Rent An RV
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Story by Erica Silverstein. Summer is coming! It’s time to leave the house you’ve been stuck in all year and venture out to the beach, the mountains or the parks. But how can you do that safely? Travel is full of cramped airplanes and crowded rest stops that you may not be ready to revisit. Your solution: Rent an RV. This self-contained travel option eliminates the need for airplanes, hotels, … [Read more...] about Want To Get Away This Summer? Rent An RV
10 Drive-Thru Attractions in North Carolina
North Carolina offers many ways to enjoy the journey as well as the destination, especially when the two are one and the same. There are many opportunities to sight-see from your car, whether you’re on your way somewhere else, or the drive-thru attraction is your destination. Visit North Carolina has put together a number of scenic Drive-Thru Vacations in every region of the state, including … [Read more...] about 10 Drive-Thru Attractions in North Carolina
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit coming to Charlotte — here’s what you need to know to plan a road trip!
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The popular Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit is coming to Charlotte. From June 18th to September 12th, 2021, the digital art experience will take place in Camp North End's historic Ford Building. It's being presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts. This is the closest it's coming to the Triangle, for now, so if you're tempted to make a road trip, here are some things to know. What is the Immersive … [Read more...] about Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit coming to Charlotte — here’s what you need to know to plan a road trip!
Hendersonville Cheers! Trail Passport: A Great Holiday Stocking Stuffer for $10
Looking to fill the stockings on your holiday gift list? Stuff them with nearly two dozen wineries, breweries and cideries. The Cheers! Trail Passport is a guide to 23 tasting rooms along this unique trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Hendersonville, NC. The trail features 11 breweries, six vineyards, three cideries and a meadery. In addition to all that, two wineries operate second … [Read more...] about Hendersonville Cheers! Trail Passport: A Great Holiday Stocking Stuffer for $10
Scenic drives for North Carolina fall color in the Mountains and the Triangle
If you're seeking North Carolina fall colors, there are many beautiful, scenic drives in North Carolina, especially Western North Carolina, where you can experience vibrant fall foliage as part of a stunning landscape. Since so many North Carolinians head toward the mountains for fall colors (for good reason) we reached out to ExploreAsheville.com for advice. They generously shared some … [Read more...] about Scenic drives for North Carolina fall color in the Mountains and the Triangle
Visit Cherokee North Carolina — an itinerary for 2 unforgettable days
If you're thinking about a quick getaway to the mountains, and you'd like to go beyond the familiar destinations of Asheville and Blowing Rock, you're in for a treat. This itinerary for an overnight trip to Cherokee, North Carolina, comes from Julie McElmurry. Not only did she grow up in the area, but her parents ran a campground and tourism-based businesses. Julie has a degree in … [Read more...] about Visit Cherokee North Carolina — an itinerary for 2 unforgettable days
