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So we moved to Charlotte about a year ago and love all the local events. However, there is nothing like the excitement of a roadtrip and getting to your final destination. What are some of your favorite places to visit within a short driving distance from Charlotte?
I'll share ours: Asheville, NC ~ about a 2 hour drive
We fell in love with Asheville after hiking Mount Mitchelle. Its probably our favorite drive just because we know we'll have an excellent meal once we get there. There are so many vegetarian friendly restaurants that offer scrumptious food. Plus being able to walk to most of the breweries is awesome!
Some of our favorite spots include: The Laughing seed, LAB, The Green Sage, Jack of the Wood.
Loves - what a fantastic list! I'm actually saving it on my computer so I an visit some of the places I haven't seen yet!
I mentioned the Virginia Creeper Trail to my husband (he's a mountain biker, I just have a cruiser) a few months ago and we would both love to do it. I'm kind of paranoid about going fast on my bike. Since it's all downhill, do you get going really fast? How steep is it?
Loves - what a fantastic list! I'm actually saving it on my computer so I an visit some of the places I haven't seen yet!
I mentioned the Virginia Creeper Trail to my husband (he's a mountain biker, I just have a cruiser) a few months ago and we would both love to do it. I'm kind of paranoid about going fast on my bike. Since it's all downhill, do you get going really fast? How steep is it?
YOU HAVE GOT TO DO IT! Don't be paranoid, even little kids do it on their bikes. You really don't go flying down the mountain, it's a very gradual grade with only some pedaling required
And the scenery is just so awesome - don't miss it, you'll love it!
Im going to provide photos for some of the great recommendations above
Once the leaves peak in the Mountains head up to Mount Airy
Take 77 up but take 52 to 85 back so you can Swing by Pilot Mountain //www.city-data.com/forum/north-carolina/794565-pilot-mountain-mt-airy-photos.html
I will warn you if you want to see the downtown active go during the Morning
the town shuts down at 2p.m. Its Mayberry after all.
Then stop by Old Salem Old Salem Museums and Gardens | Home Page
while you are in Winston go check the next best mansion in this state the Reynaulda House
unlike Biltmore you can go at your own pace with audible tour. It also muesum for American Art.
You will more likely cross students doing a quiet school projects. It also has a botanical Garden
nurtured by Wake Forest . Directions
To finalize your trip stop by Mrs Hanes Cookies who makes home made Moravian cookie
Tours are welcome Mrs. Hanes' Cookies | Pictorial Tour
After Thanksgiving go view the Festival Of Lights also in Winston area
Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u35eLUNTu3o
Other than Carolina Beach Nothing is Finer than to watch a Carolina Sunset
at the Outer Banks See these two threads to understand my passion for these places //www.city-data.com/forum/coast...ks-photos.html
Im going to provide photos for some of the great recommendations above
Once the leaves peak in the Mountains head up to Mount Airy
Take 77 up but take 52 to 85 back so you can Swing by Pilot Mountain //www.city-data.com/forum/north-carolina/794565-pilot-mountain-mt-airy-photos.html
I will warn you if you want to see the downtown active go during the Morning
the town shuts down at 2p.m. Its Mayberry after all.
Then stop by Old Salem Old Salem Museums and Gardens | Home Page
while you are in Winston go check the next best mansion in this state the Reynaulda House
unlike Biltmore you can go at your own pace with audible tour. It also muesum for American Art.
You will more likely cross students doing a quiet school projects. It also has a botanical Garden
nurtured by Wake Forest . Directions
To finalize your trip stop by Mrs Hanes Cookies who makes home made Moravian cookie
Tours are welcome Mrs. Hanes' Cookies | Pictorial Tour
After Thanksgiving go view the Festival Of Lights also in Winston area
Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u35eLUNTu3o
Other than Carolina Beach Nothing is Finer than to watch a Carolina Sunset
at the Outer Banks See these two threads to understand my passion for these places //www.city-data.com/forum/coast...ks-photos.html
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