North Carolina boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States. If you need to be reminded or convinced, travel some of the state's scenic byways. The N.C. Department of Transportation has carefully selected 62 byway routes as interesting alternatives to the major highways and interstates. The byway routes are separated into three regions: Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal … [Read more...] about Get a FREE book of North Carolina Scenic Byways to plan travel off the beaten path
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Visit Tasting Rooms, Earn Cool Swag with $10 Cheers! Trail Passport
One of North Carolina’s newest craft beverage experiences is the Cheers! Trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Hendersonville. And one of the neatest ways to explore the trail is via the Cheers! Trail Passport. The passport serves as a guide to 24 tasting rooms along the state’s only trail that features beer, wine, cider and mead. The scenic trail includes mountaintop wineries, an artisan … [Read more...] about Visit Tasting Rooms, Earn Cool Swag with $10 Cheers! Trail Passport
Hotel deals in Raleigh, Durham and beyond — exclusive discounts offered
Triangle on the Cheap is partnering with aResTravel to offer exclusive hotel deals to travelers coming to Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill and beyond. If you're traveling to the Triangle, or welcoming guests the Triangle, please check out some of these deals. You can book online. Just enter the travel dates to see the discounts. In addition, you can search for hotel deals in other … [Read more...] about Hotel deals in Raleigh, Durham and beyond — exclusive discounts offered
Budbreak Wine & Craft Beer Festival in Yadkin Valley: Taste 16 Wineries & Breweries for Just $20
A selection of North Carolina’s top wineries and breweries will line Mount Airy’s Main Street on Saturday, Aug. 28, for the annual Budbreak Wine and Craft Beer Festival. This popular boutique festival showcases 16 tasting booths and live music from an up-and-coming Nashville star, all for $20 (in advance). There will also be a barbecue food tent from local restaurant 13 Bones, as well as food … [Read more...] about Budbreak Wine & Craft Beer Festival in Yadkin Valley: Taste 16 Wineries & Breweries for Just $20
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
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!
