Tag: Charlotte Day Trips

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Beyond the Greens: A Day Trip Guide to Pinehurst for Non-Golfers

Alyssa stands on the steps of Agora in Pinehurst

“Oh, do you golf?” If I had a dollar for every time I heard that in the weeks leading up to a recent trip to Pinehurst, well, I could probably afford to buy a set of clubs and hire an instructor. No, sorry, to answer your question, I don’t golf (but I am flattered you …

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

The Essential Day Trip Guide to Waxhaw, North Carolina

The Waxhaw water tower in the background with a brick building in the foreground

Sharing your ultimate day-trip travel guide to Waxhaw, North Carolina, a charming town just 45 minutes from Charlotte.

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Make a Quick Getaway With These 22 Essential Day Trips from Charlotte, North Carolina

Alyssa stands outside of a vintage car in Kannapolis

We’re so lucky to have so many incredible day trip destinations within a three-hour drive of Charlotte. What are you waiting for? Find your next weekend adventure!

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Day Trip Travel Guide for Salisbury, North Carolina

Alyssa drinks a bottle of Cheerwine in Salisbury, NC

Salisbury, North Carolina: Home of Food Lion and Cheerwine (and you, for the day!).

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

12 Things You Should Know Before Riding Amtrak’s Piedmont Train

A train pulls away from the station, it is emblazoned with NC

Considering a ride on the Piedmont train, which connects Charlotte to Raleigh? Here’s what you need to know before you book.

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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 …

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 …

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The Ultimate Day Trip Guide for Concord, North Carolina

Alyssa stands in front of Gibson Mill Market

Heading to Concord, North Carolina? Here is the ultimate day-trip guide, with all the best things to do and to eat, drink, and shop.