Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, CaryThe Triangle Area
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Brevard for camping, hiking, up the road to the Cradle of Forestry, and up further to the WNC Arts Center on the BRP.
I second Brevard. Love that little town. Check out the Habitat ReStore while you're there (have lots of neat vintage stuff) and the old fashioned soda shop!
I have to second Poggly Woggly's suggestion. We did that not too long ago & it was a great day.
Actually we have three aquariums in the state, so any one would be a nice day trip. North Carolina Aquariums
For the winerys we have a few in the area and there are well over 100 in the state. In the past we have picked a few in a given area & just driven between them. Many have outside areas so bring along a picnic lunch & chat folks up for some dinner suggestions. NC Wine Country | Explore North Carolina Wine Country
To get some other ideas, maybe swing by your AAA office. They have books on each state & will have tons of flyers & information. If you are a member it is free, otherwise I think there is a charge for the book.
We are childfree too, and I still would suggest the zoo, or aquariums. You don't have to have kids to enjoy those places. I know they sound kind of kid-ish, but you can take your time, enjoy the exhibits & get some great pix at those places. My husband & I love doing those types of day trips.
We are childfree too, and I still would suggest the zoo, or aquariums. You don't have to have kids to enjoy those places. I know they sound kind of kid-ish, but you can take your time, enjoy the exhibits & get some great pix at those places. My husband & I love doing those types of day trips.
I would second the zoo, but not in the summer. My BF and I went last month and had a great time. We really liked how many of the "exhibits" were set up on large plots of land that mirrored the animals natural habitat. It really felt like the most humane zoo I've ever been to...but it was pretty warm and the majority of animals were all hiding in the shade and not moving....at all. Plus, the Polar Bear exhibit is closed for major renovations.
We plan to go back in the fall or early spring and see if there is more activity.
Well, I'd head to the mts in the summer. It's a little far for a day trip, but doable. I'd head for Boone/Blowing Rock. It's about 3 hrs from Durham.
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