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Old 11-14-2007, 10:12 AM
 
Location: South Beach and DT Raleigh
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Here are some links from msn.com regarding the most overrated, best thing and biggest secret in the RTP area.
First of all, I find it interesting that they identify Raleigh-Durham as one place and use RDU (the airport designation) constantly to refer to it as such. In any case, I thought these would elicit agreement and disagreement on this board.
The most overrated thing they identify is Streets of Southpoint in Durham
The best thing they identify is Pullen Park in Raleigh
The biggest secret, New Hope Valley Railroad, is something that I didn't even know existed! I think I want to take one of these rides one day!

Here are the links:
MSN City Guides
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Let the debate begin!
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Old 11-14-2007, 10:21 AM
 
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Interesting information!

Not sure when this survey was done but I find it kind of funny they recommend going to the Starlight Drive-in. "catch a movie at the Starlite Drive-In (the kids are real)".

The Starlite closed down almost 8 months ago after the owner passed away!

Welcome to the Starlite Drive In - Durham, NC
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Old 11-14-2007, 10:22 AM
 
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The Starlite closed down almost 8 months ago after the owner passed away!
I was thinking the same thing!
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Old 11-14-2007, 10:44 AM
 
Location: South Beach and DT Raleigh
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That's too funny. I constantly see reviews for restaurants, clubs, etc. as "must go's" in Miami Beach that have also been closed.
I hope that the New Hope Railroad is still there! :-)
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Old 11-14-2007, 10:46 AM
 
Location: South Beach and DT Raleigh
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Interesting information!

Not sure when this survey was done but I find it kind of funny they recommend going to the Starlight Drive-in. "catch a movie at the Starlite Drive-In (the kids are real)".

The Starlite closed down almost 8 months ago after the owner passed away!

Welcome to the Starlite Drive In - Durham, NC
I am guessing that they are juxtaposing the real kids vs. the statue ones at Streets? That's all I can figure.
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Old 11-14-2007, 02:52 PM
 
Location: Austin TX
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The lady, who was the same one in each link, says you can spend all day shopping at Southpoint, but then says it's only something to do if you're dreary-bored?? She must not be very fond of shopping

I was glad to see her link to the railway, I'd been meaning to look into their Santa Trains.
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Old 11-14-2007, 04:05 PM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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The museum in Durham has a Santa Trail.

When my kids were younger, it was FUN! Maybe I'll bribe the 14 year old to go with me!

Vicki
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Old 11-14-2007, 04:24 PM
 
Location: Austin TX
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That's good to hear I just got some museum Santa Train tickets

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The museum in Durham has a Santa Trail.

When my kids were younger, it was FUN! Maybe I'll bribe the 14 year old to go with me!

Vicki
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Old 11-14-2007, 04:32 PM
 
Location: Virginia (again)
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Has anyone done the New Hope Valley RR Santa train?
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Old 11-14-2007, 05:33 PM
 
Location: Austin TX
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Has anyone done the New Hope Valley RR Santa train?
I just started a thread asking the same thing
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