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2022 Thrill Seekers
Thrill Seekers! You may want to sit down for this, as Carolina Traveler shares their 2022 thrill seeker adventures. In this issue we share incredible thrill-seeking adventures, like skydiving,...
Relive the Golden Age of Aviation in a Biplane
CLEAR? CONTACT! Biplane Ride over the OBX Isn’t it funny how doing the things that scare you the most can make you feel the most alive? The wind smacking your face as you glide through the clear...
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You’ll Love This Kid-Friendly Museum Trail in Downtown Raleigh
If it’s a kid-friendly itinerary you’re hoping to plan, we’ve created a great trail of museums and activities that will fill your day with adventure and learning opportunities. In total, the trail covers 1.7 miles of walking (not including the walking you’ll do at...
Take the Ferry to These Three Southeastern NC Beach Towns
The North Carolina coast is dotted with stunning beach towns, but some of the most beautiful getaways are more remote than others. Utilizing the North Carolina Ferry system is the perfect way to reach these beach towns surrounded by the ocean. While visiting these...
10 Best Family-Friendly Christmas Lights Shows in South Carolina
10 Best Family-Friendly Christmas Lights Shows in South Carolina With colder weather on the way, now’s the time to start creating your Christmas bucket list! A great place to start is by including some must-see Christmas lights in South Carolina this holiday season....
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You’ll Love This Kid-Friendly Museum Trail in Downtown Raleigh
If it’s a kid-friendly itinerary you’re hoping to plan, we’ve created a great trail of museums and activities that will fill your day with adventure and learning opportunities. In total, the trail covers 1.7 miles of walking (not including the walking you’ll do at...
Take the Ferry to These Three Southeastern NC Beach Towns
The North Carolina coast is dotted with stunning beach towns, but some of the most beautiful getaways are more remote than others. Utilizing the North Carolina Ferry system is the perfect way to reach these beach towns surrounded by the ocean. While visiting these...
10 Best Family-Friendly Christmas Lights Shows in South Carolina
10 Best Family-Friendly Christmas Lights Shows in South Carolina With colder weather on the way, now’s the time to start creating your Christmas bucket list! A great place to start is by including some must-see Christmas lights in South Carolina this holiday season....
Sanford For All Seasons
Streets full of yesteryear charm blend easily with modern additions like Depot Park and its kid-spritzing fountain. Here in Sanford, there’s a bit of everything – for foodies and art lovers, live theater to railroad history, plus room to roam in nature. You’ll hardly...
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Sanford For All Seasons
Streets full of yesteryear charm blend easily with modern additions like Depot Park and its kid-spritzing fountain. Here in Sanford, there’s a bit of everything – for foodies and art lovers, live theater to railroad history, plus room to roam in nature. You’ll hardly...
Meet a Hellbender
Snorkel in a mountain river In the frigid depths of the water, a revolting beast staggers among dark hiding places. Searching for a crawfish, toad, or snake to prey upon, the hellbender is a professional at waiting for the right time to strike. If you're looking for...
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Meet a Hellbender
Snorkel in a mountain river In the frigid depths of the water, a revolting beast staggers among dark hiding places. Searching for a crawfish, toad, or snake to prey upon, the hellbender is a professional at waiting for the right time to strike. If you're looking for...
Relive the Golden Age of Aviation in a Biplane
CLEAR? CONTACT! Biplane Ride over the OBX Isn’t it funny how doing the things that scare you the most can make you feel the most alive? The wind smacking your face as you glide through the clear sky is a reminder of why you put yourself in scenarios that take you to...
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Relive the Golden Age of Aviation in a Biplane
CLEAR? CONTACT! Biplane Ride over the OBX Isn’t it funny how doing the things that scare you the most can make you feel the most alive? The wind smacking your face as you glide through the clear sky is a reminder of why you put yourself in scenarios that take you to...
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Fall Destinations 2022
Fall in the Carolinas is a magical time. The crowds are gone from the beaches and the mountains...
Raven Cliff Falls Suspension Bridge
Do you dare to cross the wobbly cable bridge, some 420 feet above the gorge? Caesars Head State...
Take a walk with carnivorous plants
You’ve likely heard of Venus flytraps and maybe even pitcher plants, but have you ever seen them...
Fall Destinations 2022
Fall in the Carolinas is a magical time. The crowds are gone from the beaches and the mountains...
Raven Cliff Falls Suspension Bridge
Do you dare to cross the wobbly cable bridge, some 420 feet above the gorge? Caesars Head State...
Take a walk with carnivorous plants
You’ve likely heard of Venus flytraps and maybe even pitcher plants, but have you ever seen them...
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Fall Destinations 2022
Fall in the Carolinas is a magical time. The crowds are gone from the beaches and the mountains...
Sanford For All Seasons
Streets full of yesteryear charm blend easily with modern additions like Depot Park and its...
See NC Fall Colors By Train
Experience North Carolina’s transportation heritage first-hand on a fall color ride through the...
Visit A Pumpkin Patch For Fall Fun
Pumpkin patch visitors of all ages have a blast enjoying hay rides, corn mazes, duck races,...
Top 5 Dog-Friendly Beaches in North Carolina
With such a beautiful coastline, North Carolinians know all about the fun of a good beach day....
Fall Destinations 2022
Fall in the Carolinas is a magical time. The crowds are gone from the beaches and the mountains...
Sanford For All Seasons
Streets full of yesteryear charm blend easily with modern additions like Depot Park and its...
See NC Fall Colors By Train
Experience North Carolina’s transportation heritage first-hand on a fall color ride through the...
Visit A Pumpkin Patch For Fall Fun
Pumpkin patch visitors of all ages have a blast enjoying hay rides, corn mazes, duck races,...
Top 5 Dog-Friendly Beaches in North Carolina
With such a beautiful coastline, North Carolinians know all about the fun of a good beach day....
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2022 Thrill Seekers
Thrill Seekers! You may want to sit down for this, as Carolina Traveler shares their 2022 thrill...
It’s for the Birds! Raptors Centers in the Carolinas
Learn About The Remarkable Life of Raptors Center for Birds of Prey The Center for Birds of...
The Best Places for Snow Tubing in NC
Snow tubing is such a wonderfully easy sport to master that even your youngest family members can...
2022 Thrill Seekers
Thrill Seekers! You may want to sit down for this, as Carolina Traveler shares their 2022 thrill...
It’s for the Birds! Raptors Centers in the Carolinas
Learn About The Remarkable Life of Raptors Center for Birds of Prey The Center for Birds of...
The Best Places for Snow Tubing in NC
Snow tubing is such a wonderfully easy sport to master that even your youngest family members can...
11 of the Best Christmas Light Displays in North Carolina
Top 11 Kid-Friendly Christmas Lights Shows in North Carolina Find the best Christmas lights in...
10 Best Family-Friendly Christmas Lights Shows in South Carolina
10 Best Family-Friendly Christmas Lights Shows in South Carolina With colder weather on the way,...
Defy Gravity at Mystery Hill
This weekend, take your family out for a unique adventure hidden away in the mountains of western...
11 of the Best Christmas Light Displays in North Carolina
Top 11 Kid-Friendly Christmas Lights Shows in North Carolina Find the best Christmas lights in...
10 Best Family-Friendly Christmas Lights Shows in South Carolina
10 Best Family-Friendly Christmas Lights Shows in South Carolina With colder weather on the way,...
Defy Gravity at Mystery Hill
This weekend, take your family out for a unique adventure hidden away in the mountains of western...
Tour NC Lighthouses
This road trip will take you to ten NC lighthouses. You’ll even get the adventure of hopping on a...
See NC Fall Colors By Train
Experience North Carolina’s transportation heritage first-hand on a fall color ride through the...
Tour NC Lighthouses
This road trip will take you to ten NC lighthouses. You’ll even get the adventure of hopping on a...
See NC Fall Colors By Train
Experience North Carolina’s transportation heritage first-hand on a fall color ride through the...
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Visit A Pumpkin Patch For Fall Fun
Pumpkin patch visitors of all ages have a blast enjoying hay rides, corn mazes, duck…
The Best Corn Mazes in the Carolinas
Farms in the Carolinas are home to some of the best corn mazes. And these…
The Best Apple Picking and Apple Festivals in North Carolina and South Carolina
Apple season is more than apple picking! In the Carolinas it means donuts, cider, slushies,…
Outer Banks Hang Gliding
You can indulge your flying dreams with hang gliding lessons in the Outer Banks. After…
Bryson City Moonlight Zipline
Moonlight and glow sticks illuminate this exhilarating high-wire mountain adventure. Yes this really is a…
Indoor Skydiving
With your arms raised, you fall face first into hurricane-force winds. The further forward you…
Megalodon Shark Teeth
Your hunt for the elusive megalodon shark tooth will yield a pocketful of fossilized shark…
Thrill Seekers: NASCAR Driving Experience
Satisfy your need for speed when you get behind the wheel of a real NASCAR…
Thrill Seekers: Waterfall Rappel
Outfitters in the Green River area of North Carolina (southeast of Asheville) have upped the…
Charleston Horse Carriage Tours
A horse-drawn carriage tour is on the must-do list of every visitor to Charleston. We…
Charleston Restaurant Tours
Have you ever wondered where a chef goes to dinner? Or what they order? It’s…
Whitewater Thrills! The Best Whitewater Rafting In The Carolinas
We’ve highlighted the six best whitewater rafting tours in North Carolina and South Carolina ranging…
Save On Animal Adventures
From Hendersonville to Scotland Neck, Carolina Traveler teamed up with four amazing animal adventures to…
Plan the Ultimate Day Trip to The Blowing Rock
The Blowing Rock is a beautiful Western North Carolina attraction that offers stunning views and…
North Carolina Beer: Top Breweries for Families in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem
Microbreweries have risen in popularity over the past twenty years, with new specialty brewing companies…
Explore The Coast With A Weekend Ferry Excursion
For decades, the only way to reach certain areas of the North Carolina coast was…
Peanut Trail: Five Delicious Places to Shop for Local NC Peanuts
Did you know that North Carolina ranks fifth in the country for peanut production? Commercially-grown…
How To See The Wild Horses Of The Outer Banks
While it is possible to find wild horses on your own, the best bet for…
A Family Favorite: The Museum of Life and Science in Durham
For some, a day at the museum might sound a little boring. This is not…
How to Spend a Perfect 3 Day Weekend in Corolla
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Top 14 Kid-Friendly Christmas Lights Shows in North Carolina
When people say Santa lives “up north,” you’ll swear they are talking about North Carolina,…
The 13 Best Christmas Tree Farms in North Carolina
Selecting a Christmas tree is a memorable tradition for many families and children. Examining every…
Hunt For A Missing British Fort On Bear Island, NC
Emerging from the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Emerald Isle and Ocracoke, NC, a stunning 4-mile…
What Is There To Do At Hammocks Beach And Bear Island?
In this article you’ll learn how to get to Bear Island (spoiler alert: there is…
See The Outer Banks With A Historic Ferry Tour
Since 1947 the State has operated a ferry network providing a vital lifeline connecting residents…
The Best Snow Tubing in NC
When winter hits in North Carolina, locals split into two teams: those who are dreaming…
Celebrate a Carolina Christmas Aboard Delightful Holiday Trains
The holiday season brings many magical experiences for families across North Carolina. Hopping aboard a…
South Carolina’s 8 Best Attractions for Animal Lovers
These family-friendly adventures offer peeks into the lives of animals such as lions, alligators, and…
Top 12 Animal Adventures in North Carolina
A hike near the Blue Ridge might mean spotting a brown bear. A boat trip…
Find Hidden Gems: Weekend Things To Do in Franklin
While many seek out Franklin for the the slow pace and relaxing mountain town vibe,…
The Appalachian Rivers Aquarium: is it Fun for Kids?
When is the last time your kids had a hands-on experience with turtles, salamanders or…
15 Fabulous Fall Day Trips in Western North Carolina
Nature’s Lessons You won’t need to travel far from mountain cities like Asheville, Hendersonville or…
Explore 18th Century Native American Life with A Cherokee Day Trip
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Courtyard of the Cherokee
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Tour the Civil War Trails that Connect Historic Sites Across North Carolina
The Tar Heel State was the scene of some of the fiercest fighting of America’s…
9 Fantastic Fun Parks Across North Carolina
The splash at the bottom of a water slide. The squealing tires of a go-kart….
Wild and Wonderful Outdoor Spring Day Trips
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Whirligig Park In Downtown Wilson
The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, a one-of-a-kind experience, is now open in Historic Downtown Wilson. …
Top 10 State Parks in North Carolina
In an attempt to honor the natural diversity of our epic state, we narrowed it…
North Carolina’s Most Historic Place
The flight only lasted 12 seconds and traveled a mere 120 feet, but it was…
All Hands on Deck! Kids Love the Battleship USS North Carolina
The Battleship USS North Carolina, completed and launched only a few months before the onset…