Side trip from Charlotte, NC
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Side trip from Charlotte, NC
I am attending a conference next month in Asheville, NC, from there I will have meetings in and around Charlotte, NC. A weekend falls in the middle of my time in Charlotte, so I am looking for ideas of places to go, things to do since it doesn't make sense to fly home and then come back. I could stay the weekend in Charlotte, of course, but I have been there several times and would like to take the opportunity to see something else in the area. I'd like to go somewhere within a 4 hour (or so) drive from Charlotte where I could stay for a couple nights and then go back to Charlotte. With the exception of Charlotte itself, I am unfamiliar with North Carolina, so I am looking for ideas. I'll be traveling by myself and am interested in a variety of things - mountains, coast, interesting towns, history, art, music, beer, wine, local food, hiking, biking, swimming, relaxing by the pool, hanging out in a scenic spot reading my book - just whatever. Any ideas that you have are greatly appreciated.
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The NC beaches are gorgeous but that is busy time there. I also like the Research Triangle area. Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill all have their own charms. You could look at Fearington outside of Chapel Hill if you like s more rural area.
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Thanks Birdie. I had initially thought of the beaches, but being August, I am sure it will be very busy. I don't mind busy, but I know I am late in making my plans, so availability might be an issue.
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You can go to the beach for the weekend. Look at Litchfield Inn at Pawley's Island. BUT what day in August--the eclipse day--Monday, the 21st? You will REALLY want to plan if that is the day.
But back to the beach--4 hours to Pawley's and a good stay right ON the beach at Litchfield Inn or check Litchfield by the Sea (bookings.com).
You could go to Asheville. You could go to Winston-Salem. You could go to Charleston (3.5 hours).
But back to the beach--4 hours to Pawley's and a good stay right ON the beach at Litchfield Inn or check Litchfield by the Sea (bookings.com).
You could go to Asheville. You could go to Winston-Salem. You could go to Charleston (3.5 hours).
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I don't know what your budget is but I've always enjoyed the Washington-Duke Inn across the street from Duke. Great bar. There's a nice running loop that goes back through the woods. You're walking distance from the gardens and art museum. You can catch a Durham Bulls game if they're in town and go to one of the funky restaurants that are springing up in Durham.
And you can visit the lemurs!!
https://www.washingtondukeinn.com
http://blog.durham-nc.com/whats-new-...r-2017-edition
http://lemur.duke.edu
Also a bit pricey but nice is Fearington.
https://www.fearrington.com/inn/
There are some cute places to stay in Chapel Hill too and some great restaurants.
Or you can always go furniture shopping at Furnitureland South. It takes a weekend to walk through the place.
And you can visit the lemurs!!
https://www.washingtondukeinn.com
http://blog.durham-nc.com/whats-new-...r-2017-edition
http://lemur.duke.edu
Also a bit pricey but nice is Fearington.
https://www.fearrington.com/inn/
There are some cute places to stay in Chapel Hill too and some great restaurants.
Or you can always go furniture shopping at Furnitureland South. It takes a weekend to walk through the place.
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I mentioned Winston-Salem. There is Old Salem there, an historical village with the Southern Decorative Arts Museum. At Reynolda House there is also a Georgia O'Keefe exhibit beginning in August. They have a AAA baseball team and some very good dining. I think it's more interesting than Durham. Not far from Winston is the BBQ caapital of the world, Lexington, NC and the Childress winery/vineyards.
I don't think I see when you are coming.
I don't think I see when you are coming.
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I mentioned Winston-Salem. There is Old Salem there, an historical village with the Southern Decorative Arts Museum.
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I went to Old Salem a few months ago and loved it. There's a very good bakery there too
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I went to Old Salem a few months ago and loved it. There's a very good bakery there too
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