Category: North Carolina

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The Best of Bull City: The Essential Weekend Travel Guide for Durham, North Carolina

Rounding up all the best things to see, do, and eat in Durham.

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Checking In: A Cozy Log Cabin in the Heart of Blowing Rock, North Carolina

A log cabin surrounded by plants and flowers

Sharing an honest review of the log cabin at the Azalea Garden Inn in Blowing Rock, North Carolina As I hit publish on this post, it’s 93°F in my home city of Charlotte, North Carolina. But in Blowing Rock, just two hours away? It’s a perfect 72°F. The mountains call me frequently in the fall, …

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Traveling Light: A Packing List for Greensboro, North Carolina

Alyssa wears a black jumpsuit and sneakers

Opening up my suitcase and sharing my real-life packing list for a weekend in Greensboro, North Carolina As much as I was looking forward to our recent trip to Greensboro, North Carolina, I dreaded packing my suitcase for the weekend in equal measure. Though summers in North Carolina are not nearly as intense or long-lasting …

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The Ultimate Weekend Travel Guide to Greensboro, North Carolina

A mural that reads "Downtown Greensboro"

Sharing a weekend getaway guide to Greensboro, North Carolina, with all the best things to see, do, and eat! I didn’t mean to take quite so long to visit Greensboro. But when you’re exploring the region one weekend at a time, well, your travels can feel like they move at a glacial pace. But one …

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What’s New at Carowinds for 2023

Alyssa stands in front of the Aeronautica Landing sign at Carowinds

Carowinds, a thrilling amusement park situated on the border of North and South Carolina, is celebrating 50 years of fun in 2023. In addition to the park’s usual heart-pounding roller coasters, family-friendly attractions, and a splashing-good water park, Carowinds is upping the ante this year with a flurry of new park additions and a calendar …

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Traveling Light: A Packing List for Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Alyssa wears a dress with a sweater on top in Winston-Salem

After every trip, I like to crack open my suitcase and share everything I packed for a recent weekend away. Today I’m sharing what I packed for three days in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In mid-March, Michael and I spent a lovely weekend in Winston-Salem: a charming city with two names and more historical firsts than …

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Double the Delight: A Perfect Weekend Travel Guide for Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Alyssa stands in front of Reynolda House

In conjunction with my goal to get back in the air every month, I’m also making the time to explore my home region more deeply this year (there are four weekends in a month, after all!). A late spring opportunity to explore Winston-Salem simply couldn’t be missed – and because it’s so close to Charlotte, …

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Charlotte Restaurant Review: Greenway Restaurant at CPCC

Exterior of the Greenway Restaurant in Charlotte

What you need to know to score a reservation to this well-kept secret fine dining experience (and psst… it’s only $15!).

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Day Trip Travel Guide: Albemarle, NC

Alyssa walks in front of a mural that reads "Greetings from Stanly Co." in Albemarle

I’m back with another regional guide! Today we’re visiting Albemarle, just one hour East of Charlotte. Stanly County, North Carolina, is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. As the home to Morrow Mountain State Park, Lake Tillery, and Uwharrie National Forest, this region offers so many different ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Locals know this and …