A good deal gets even better with early bird rates A great way to experience North Carolina wine country this winter is via the Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport. This money-saving passport is especially economical when you take advantage of early bird rates from through Oct. 1. Passport holders receive either one or two tastings at 17 wineries and breweries. Each passport can … [Read more...] about Save on Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport Thru Oct. 1
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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
Circle K Day: Save 30¢ per gallon and 50% on food & drink September 7
Circle K is celebrating Circle K Day (redo) on Thursday, September 7 2023. At participating locations (in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida) customers can fuel up and save 30¢ per gallon between 4 and 7 p.m. Circle K Day was originally August 31, but because of Hurricane Idalia, it was postponed for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. In addition, from 6 … [Read more...] about Circle K Day: Save 30¢ per gallon and 50% on food & drink September 7
76 Station Customer Appreciation Event: Gas $1.76/gallon Sep 7
76 Gas Station, at 1200 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is holding a customer appreciation event on Thursday, September 7, 2023. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., regular unleaded fuel is $1.76 per gallon when you use the Fuel Forward App. There will be a variety of fun and family-friendly activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. including food samples from a local food truck and … [Read more...] about 76 Station Customer Appreciation Event: Gas $1.76/gallon Sep 7
Cool off at one of these 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls — a photo guide
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! We've included the … [Read more...] about Cool off at one of these 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls — a photo guide
12 family day trips from the Triangle
Looking for some new things to do with kids? If you have kids, you know that there are plenty of fun, inexpensive things for kids Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, including parks, museums, splash pads and much more. But it's worth the short drive to check out some of these slightly out-of-town attractions. All are within two hours from the Triangle. Know of others … [Read more...] about 12 family day trips from the Triangle
NC By Train: 50% off through end of July
NC By Train is offering 50% off regular adult fare tickets on all Piedmont and Carolinian routes in North Carolina though the end of July. This could be a great chance to reconnect with family, or explore history, or just get away for a while. This deal is for travel within North Carolina on the Piedmont and Carolinian. There are NO blackout dates. There are ten daily trips between … [Read more...] about NC By Train: 50% off through end of July
Kids’ tickets $5 all summer for train travel with N.C. By Train — no blackout dates
Ready for summer adventures with the family? Consider going by train! From May 29 to September 4, 2023, kids ages 2-12 can travel on the Carolinian and Piedmont trains for $5, each way, with the purchase of a regularly priced adult ticket on N.C. By Train. Use code V256 for this promotion. If you're traveling to Charlotte, make sure to check out Charlotte on the … [Read more...] about Kids’ tickets $5 all summer for train travel with N.C. By Train — no blackout dates
Day trip: Visit Hillsborough, NC, and immerse yourself in history, art and nature
Hillsborough, North Carolina, the county seat of Orange County, is an ideal spot for a day trip from anywhere in the Triangle. It boasts everything you could want to fill a day (or more), including history, art, nature, good food and some fun shopping. Downtown Hillsborough is compact and walkable, and the attractions outside of downtown are a very short drive away. This Hillsborough itinerary … [Read more...] about Day trip: Visit Hillsborough, NC, and immerse yourself in history, art and nature
Going to see N.C. State in Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte? Here’s everything you need to know
Duke's Mayo Bowl will take place on on Friday, December 30th, 2022, at 12 p.m., at Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint Street, Charlotte, NC. The game will pit the University of Maryland Terrapins against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. Are you heading to Charlotte to cheer on the Pack? Read on for everything you need to know! This game marks the 21st anniversary of this bowl game in … [Read more...] about Going to see N.C. State in Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte? Here’s everything you need to know
