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Originally Posted by CAKD
My SIL is coming to visit me this Thursday. Since we have only been here a few months I have no idea what we could do. She has never been anywhere on the East coast. But we are limited on time. She arrives Thurday evening and flies out Sunday afternoon. I don't want to spend the entire time in the car. Many have suggested Biltmore but that would be 3 1/2 or more hours each way. I have yet to go out to Wilmington or surrounding areas. Are there things to do out there? I am not looking for nightlife or anything just points of interest. Quaint towns with good browsing potential. Also curious to know if there are any old plantation homes around here to go to? I would love to take her through some old neighborhoods as well with large estate homes and such. I know they are here just not where  All suggestions welcomed! I need a game plan! Thanks!
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You don't have to wander too far from Charlotte to have lots to do
Head up to Huntersville near Mt. Island Lake and visit Latta Plantation - a 19th century cotton plantation, very interesting.
This is a great time of year to head to Winston Salem (a quick trip up the interstate) to visit "Old Salem". It's like a miniture Williamsburg, Virginia. They have special decorations and their famous cookies for sale right now for the holidays - google them for more info.
OH, and don't miss an opportunity to see the great new movie "Happy Feet" at the Discovery Place Omnimax theater - a really cool place.
To see the stately old homes of Charlotte head up Providence Rd and take a right on Colville - to wander the streets of Eastover and see the Duke Mansion. Then get back on Providence Rd and take a left on Queens Road to ride thru Myers Park. From there you can head over to the Nature Museum off of Princeton.
Anything else specific you want to know about?
